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Membership of the MHCT is available in the following categories:

Organisations which are non-government and not-for-profit associations, groups, or organised networks (incorporated or not) that:

  • have a stated mission or objectives significantly concerned with mental health, and/or
  • serve the needs of primary consumers of mental health services and/or carers.

Individuals committed to and able to contribute to the purpose and objectives of the MHCT, including mental health consumers and carers and individuals working within the not-forprofit mental health sector, but not within government departments or agencies.

Associate membership is available to individuals and organisations who are committed to and able to contribute to the purpose and objectives of MHCT and that do not qualify as a member under previous categories. These might include:

  • private (for-profit) mental health services and practitioners;
  • organisations (not-for-profit and for-profit) and individuals whose work or experience is not significantly concerned with mental health;
  • educational institutions; and
  • local government.

Please contact us if you would like to learn more about our membership services and application process on either 62249222 or

[email protected]

Member Engagement Opportunities

Tasmanian Mental Health Leaders Forum

The Tasmanian Mental Health Leaders Forum (TMHLF) is a platform for strategic planning and collaborative action between principal stakeholders within the Tasmanian community mental health sector. Comprised of CEOs and senior managers from MHCT member organisations, the group meets quarterly to identify and examine key issues and factors impacting the Tasmanian mental health sector at state and national levels with a view to guiding sustainable sector development.

 

Regional Mental Health Groups

MHCT partners with local organisations in the south, north and north-west of Tasmania to facilitate Regional Mental Health Group (RMHG) meetings on a triannual basis. The groups provide an interface between the regions and MHCT, ensuring local issues and initiatives are fed into MHCT’s strategic and sector planning. MHCT welcomes cross-organisational participation from frontline and executive staff within the sector as well as stakeholders in the broader community, private and public health arenas.

 

Mental Health Week

Mental Health Week takes place annually in October to coincide with World Mental Health Day on the 10th of October. MHCT’s Communications Team are responsible for the promotion of Mental Health Week within Tasmania and oversees both the Mental Health Week steering committee and the annual small grants program for Mental Health Week activities and events, funded by DHHS. Grant applications are assessed by a panel on a merits basis to ensure a fair division of funds across the state. Click here for more information

 

MHCT E-News

MHCT distributes a monthly members only newsletter via email that includes updates on our work and current issues within the sector. You will be automatically subscribed to the E-News if you are a member and members of MHCT are also eligible to contribute content to the newsletter.

 

Community of Practice

MHCT co facilitates the Community of Practice (CoP) for Organisations that engage Peer Workers. In conjunction with the Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Directorate, we bring people from the public, private and not for profit sector together, to share resources and discuss experiences relating to the engagement of peer workers. The CoP is open to any employer that directly or indirectly engages peer workers.

Policy Submissions

MHCT works to develop sound, evidence-based and sustainable policy positions on issues that impact people living with mental illness and their carers. MHCT reaches out to its members regularly to request input on policy positions or submissions and welcomes feedback from its members at all times. Click here to view some of our recent submissions