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Screenshot of the cover design from our new NDIS resource. Two stylised hands on an orange background.

Support for people with mental health conditions to access the NDIS

We are pleased to announce the release of a new resource which aims to help people experiencing mental health issues to self-advocate for what they need under the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Read more about the resource.
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Try our self-help tool

Our self-help tool helps you learn your rights and find solutions to some of the most common issues in the mental health system. It will create a personalised self-advocacy plan at the end. Try our self-help tool
L–R: Former Governor General Quentin Bryce and IMHA Senior Consumer Consultant Wanda Bennetts

IMHA wins Lived Experience leadership award

IMHA has won a Lived Experience leadership award at the 2019 Mental Health Service Awards of Australia and New Zealand. Read about the award
Photo of our 12 language cards.

Information about our service is now available in 12 community languages

We are committed to ensuring communities know we exist and how to contact us. Our 12 new language cards provide people with information other languages. Download our free language cards
We want to hear about your experience at IMHA

We want to hear about your experience at IMHA

Help us to improve the IMHA service! Support consumer rights and advocate for improvements in the mental health system by completing this anonymous online survey. Take our quick online survey
Screenshot of of our video 'Introduction to Advanced Statements with Hannah'

Our new videos

With the help of two consumers from our Speaking from Experience advisory group, we have developed new videos about making an advance statement and appointing a nominated person under the Mental Health Act 2014. Watch the videos
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Know Your Rights - Self Advocacy

Know your rights

If you are receiving compulsory mental health treatment you have the right to be involved in all decisions about your assessment, treatment and recovery.

Read more about your rights >

What We Do - Helping Hand

Get help

Receiving compulsory treatment can be lonely and distressing. Getting support helps you to have your say about your assessment, treatment and recovery.

Find out how we can help >

Get Help - Helping Hand

About us

Our advocates are on your side. They are independent from hospitals and mental health services. Our service is free and confidential.

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Are you on a compulsory treatment order?

Call 1300 947 820 to speak to an advocate about your rights and for support to speak up about your assessment, treatment and recovery.

Free phone line to hear your rights

Call 1800 959 353 to hear a free recording of your rights under the Mental Health Act 2014. This phone line is available 24 hours a day.

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