Engage, empower, enable choice in private mental health.
The Private Mental Health Consumer Carer Network (Australia), or the Network is dedicated to effective consumer and carer participation as the driving force in all elements of change in private sector mental health services.
The Network was formed in 2002 to promote the interests of members of the community requiring private mental health services. The vision of the Network is to promote effective advocacy as the driving force behind all changes in mental health services delivered in private sector settings. The Netwrok is an integral part of key policy and decision-making processes affecting many Australians. The Network provides a strong voice for consumers, their families and the community. In sharing the experience of mental health problems. The Netwrok addresses common issues and encourages people to seek help.
The Network advocates for improved private mental health services, advises on issues, which affect people with a mental health problem or mental illness and their families, and increases the involvement of individuals, families and other interested parties in mental health matters. The Network builds and enhances relationships with all mental health providers, funders and users and develops links with professional bodies to improve services. The Network ensures responsiveness and accountability to the rights and needs of those people and their families affected by a mental health problem or mental illness and encourages awareness and education about mental health issues.
With your support the Network provides a vehicle for advocacy that empowers community members to participate and drive change. As members you will have:
Membership is currently free and open to:
Individuals - people who have or are experiencing a mental health problem.
Families - people whose lives are or have been affected by virtue of their close association with someone experiencing mental health problems.
Friend of the Network - people who have an interest in mental health services delivered within private sector settings.
A downloadable copy of our brochure and membership application is located under the Public Documents section of this website.