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Media Release: Australian-first study opens the door to our mental health crisis.
More than 37,000 homes door-knocked across the country to talk about the mental health of households Believed to be the only mental health study of its kind globally This major investigation revealed huge numbers of Australians are in distress, with many struggling to...
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...
Media Release – ACDC Project Cabramatta June 2022
Sometimes all it takes is a conversation. A new project in Cabramatta aims to talk with community members about their mental health and help link them with wellbeing services in their area. With the COVID-19 pandemic still affecting Australians, the Assisting...
MEET GREENACRE PEOPLE CONNECTORS – Reeta & Jihan
Why did you want to be a People Connector with the ACDC Project? Reeta: I love to help people. The ACDC Project gives me the opportunity to help people and work within a team. Jihan: The ACDC Project is an opportunity to learn more things and hear stories from...
Media Release – ACDC Project Greenacre June 2022
Sometimes all it takes is a conversation. A new project in Greenacre aims to talk with community members about their mental health and help link them with wellbeing services in their area. With the COVID-19 pandemic still affecting Australians, the Assisting...
MEET PERTH PEOPLE CONNECTORS – Bec & Rebecca
Why did you want to be a People Connector with the ACDC Project? Bec: I wanted to be a People Connector to have the opportunity to hear people's stories and experiences using community services. Rebecca: I wanted to be a People Connector so I could engage with...
Media Release – ACDC Project Perth June 2022
Sometimes all it takes is a conversation. A new project in Perth aims to talk with community members about their mental health and help link them with wellbeing services in their area. With the COVID-19 pandemic still affecting Australians, the Assisting Communities...
MEET HURSTVILLE PEOPLE CONNECTORS – Kathy, David & Jenny
Why did you want to be a People Connector with the ACDC Project? Kathy: “The ACDC Project is a new and exciting due to its innovative approach - direct connection with the community. I wanted to be a People Connector because I think talking to individuals is the best...