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4,200,000
Australians have experienced symptoms in the past 12 months (ABS, 2022)
%
Almost half of all Australians have experienced a mental disorder at some time in their life ( ABS 2022)
People may not be receiving support because they are:
experiencing social isolation.
not receiving support from a suitable mental health service.
unsure what services are available to help them.
ACDC Project aims to help people by:
making contact with people who are disconnected or isolated.
providing helpful information and resources.
helping people to connect with support, recovery and prevention services.
ACDC Project in the Community
MEET THE SOUTH BURNETT PEOPLE CONNECTORS – Norman, Natty, Kalchiri and manager Tristan
How do you think the ACDC Project will help people in South Burnett? Norman: People in the community will have more understanding of what each service does around the south Burnett. Tristan: The ACDC Project gives an opportunity to capture the voice of the local South...
Exciting news: CMHA’s ACDC Project has won a prestigious Award!
We are delighted to announce that Community Mental Health Australia received a Mental Health Service Award of Australia and New Zealand in the category Mental Health promotion or Mental Illness Prevention with the Assisting Communities through Direct Connection (ACDC)...
MEET THE CUMBERLAND PEOPLE CONNECTORS – Christopher, Sariya and Sonia
How do you think the ACDC Project will help people in Cumberland? Sariya: ACDC project can help in various ways for the Cumberland community. The ACDC project can assist the Cumberland community to connect with services or give them a brief insight the services...
