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
People may not be receiving support because they:
Are experiencing social isolation.
Are not receiving support from an appropriate mental health service.
Are unsure what services are available to help them.
ACDC Aims to help people by:
Making direct contact with people who are disconnected or isolated.
Providing helpful information and resources.
Helping people to get in contact with support, recovery and prevention services.
ACDC in the Community
Expression of interest delivery of ACDC Project
Expressions of Interest for delivery of ACDC Project Funding open for organisations across Australia Community Mental Health Australia (CMHA) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations to deliver the Assisting Communities through Direct...
People Connector Capacity Building Project
People Connector Capacity Building Report The Assisting Communities through Direct Connection (ACDC) Project of Community Mental Health Australia (CMHA) had six intended outcomes, one of them being - Building the capacity of People Connectors with respect to the...
MEET CABRAMATTA PEOPLE CONNECTORS – David & Vevyan
Why did you want to be a People Connector with the ACDC Project? David: I believe that the ACDC Project gives people a voice. And more than just an opportunity to talk, it gives people the tools and resources to address the challenges they face every day. Vevyan: I...
