NDIS Transition Leaving People With Severe Mental Illness Behind

A report recently released by Community Mental Health Australia (CMHA) highlights some of the difficulties and barriers which are being experienced by people with a psychosocial disability in applying for the NDIS.

MHACA is one of two organisations in the Northern Territory that have contributed data to the research being conducted by CMHA in conjunction with University of Sydney. Our experience of the transition process is consistent with national trends, which suggest that a lower than expected proportion of people with psychosocial disability are being accepted on to the scheme.

Download the Community Mental Health Australia Media Release

Download the report at https://tinyurl.com/y3so6cnh

Read an article from ProBono Australia on this issue https://probonoaustralia.com.au/news/2019/04/people-with-severe-mental-illness-left-behind-in-ndis-transition/

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Mental Health Association Central Australia
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Mental Health Association Central Australia

#InternationalWomensDay – Equal Futures Fair 2026

Join us on Saturday 7 March 2026 5pm–8pm at the Women's Museum of Australia (2 Stuart Terrace, Alice Springs) for an evening of connection, celebration and community.

✨ Women-led businesses stalls
✨ Local services information stalls
✨ Local musicians
✨ Panelists and guest speakers

Entry is by donation with a FREE healthy BBQ from 5pm–6pm.

International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The 2026 theme #BalanceTheScales calls on all of us to work towards a more equitable future.

Bring your friends and family — we’d love to see you there! 💜

This is a collaborative event between MHACA, Women's Safety Services of Central Australia, Central Australian Women's Legal Service, 8CCC Community Radio 102.1fm - Alice Springs & Tennant Creek, Multicultural Community Services of Central Australia, Rotary Club of Alice Springs, CatholicCare NT, Women's Museum of Australia and Alice Springs Town Council with Northern Territory Government's support.

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#InternationalWomensDay – Equal Futures Fair 2026 Join us on Saturday 7 March 2026 5pm–8pm at the Womens Museum of Australia (2 Stuart Terrace, Alice Springs) for an evening of connection, celebration and community. ✨ Women-led businesses stalls ✨ Local services information stalls ✨ Local musicians ✨ Panelists and guest speakers Entry is by donation with a FREE healthy BBQ from 5pm–6pm. International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The 2026 theme #BalanceTheScales calls on all of us to work towards a more equitable future. Bring your friends and family — we’d love to see you there! 💜 This is a collaborative event between MHACA, Womens Safety Services of Central Australia, Central Australian Womens Legal Service, 8CCC Community Radio 102.1fm - Alice Springs & Tennant Creek, Multicultural Community Services of Central Australia, Rotary Club of Alice Springs, CatholicCare NT, Womens Museum of Australia and Alice Springs Town Council with Northern Territory Governments support. #IWD2026
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