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Position Vacant

The Network is seeking a Consumer Representative Program Coordinator. 

Working in a small team the CRP Coordinator will take primary responsiblity for coordination and development of the Network's Consumer Representative Program.  Duties include liaising with representatives and secretariats, facilitating support and feedback, and organising meetings and training.

Understanding of consumer participation, representation, and advocacy and/or experience of working in a consumer or advocacy organisation highly desirable, very strong communication skills, ability to work with people with diverse experience, and capacity to manage competing tasks essential.

Salary at MEA Level 5/6 depending on skills and experience, 25 hours per week negotiable. Generous salary packaging available. People with experience of mental health challenges are encouraged to apply.

Selection criteria, duty statement and additional information available hereor by contacting Amanda Davies on 6230 5796 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Applications not addressing the selection criteria will not be considered. Applications close 5pm Friday 27 January 2012.

Consultation on Draft 10 Year Roadmap for National Mental Health Reform

On 17 January 2012 the Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Mark Butler, and the Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Minister for Disability Reform, Jenny Macklin, released the draft Ten-Year Roadmap for National Mental Health Reform for public consultation.  Their announcement can be found here.

You can dowload the draft Roadmap and provide feedback via an online survey at: http://www.health.gov.au/mentalhealth

The consultation period finishes on 1 February 2012.