BEING – Mental Health Consumers

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BEING represents the views & experiences of people who live with mental health issues in NSW. Pls respect our Code of Conduct bit.ly/4dS77np

NSW, Australia being.org.au Joined July 2012

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BEING – Mental Health Consumers @BEINGMHC 5d

Today's newsletter covers the Human Rights Act public hearings, the launch of a new campaign "Right Help. Right Time" and the make up of BEING's new board following our AGM, plus the latest in events and advocacy opportunities.
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BEING – Mental Health Consumers @BEINGMHC Nov 5

🏆 Congratulations to Lynda Hennessy, Anne Francis and Paula Hanlon – recipients of this year's BEING Distinguished Service Awards!

Recognising exceptional contributions to advancing the mental health consumer movement in NSW.

Read their stories: bit.ly/3X6tlPq

BEING – Mental Health Consumers @BEINGMHC Nov 4

Join BEING CEO Giancarlo de Vera and 40+ speakers at the inaugural Unleashing Lived Experience Forum, 17–18 November in Sydney.

Two days exploring how lived experience can drive meaningful change across services, policy and systems.

Register: livedexperienceforum.aventedge.com

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BEING – Mental Health Consumers @BEINGMHC Nov 3

Yesterday, BEING CEO Giancarlo de Vera told a NSW parliamentary inquiry why we urgently need a Human Rights Act bit.ly/47Ze8C4.
1 in 2 mental health consumers hold back from care for fear of involuntary treatment.
It's time NSW caught up.
#HRA4NSW #MHCC #MHCN #Wayahead

BEING – Mental Health Consumers @BEINGMHC Nov 2

Today's newsletter includes statements on the lack of Access and Affordability of specialist services and another on the need for responsible reporting, plus an invitation for all consumers to complete the National Human Rights Survey launched last week.
bit.ly/3Wj1Yl0