We have three categories available to members of the community wishing to join us.
1. Individual Members
— any person who:
Identifies as having a current or past lived experience of psychological or emotional issues, distress or problems, irrespective of whether they have a diagnosed mental illness and/or have received treatment; and
Identifies as a mental health consumer and has been, or is, a consumer of mental health services.
2. Consumer Group Members
– any group who:
Has a substantial proportion of its committee of management comprised of people who identify as having a current or past lived experience of psychological or emotional issues, distress or problems, irrespective of whether they have a diagnosed mental illness and/or have received treatment.
3. Associate Members
– any individuals or organisations who:
Have knowledge, experience or qualifications that may be beneficial to the Association, and who have an interest in the Association’s purpose and objectives. (These members do not have voting rights).
Membership is subject to Board approval at the monthly meetings. Applicants will be advised of the outcome thereafter.
We currently have over 1300 members and this number is growing every day.
By joining as a member you are helping mental health consumers to be a voice for positive change in services and our communities.
Membership is open to all those who support our objectives, including individuals, groups, organisations and businesses.
We offer free, lifetime membership to mental health consumers and affordable memberships for organisations.
