Mental Health Consumer Reference Group Seeking Expressions of Interest

Expressions of interest are sought for participation in a mental health Consumer Reference Group.The reference group will provide advice to an existing well-established non-government body, which will be responsible for establishing the infrastructure of the new national mental health consumer organisation.

The Department of Health and Ageing is coordinating expressions of interest through an on-line process. Information about the role of the reference group and how to apply is available  at www.health.gov.au/mentalhealth.

The reference group will be comprised of members with a diverse range of experience, skills, knowledge and backgrounds; and who have a commitment to a shared vision leading to improved quality of life, social justice and inclusion for people with mental illness in Australia.

Expressions of interest can be submitted until Monday 4pm AEDT 20 February 2012.