ABOUT THE SERVICE AND PROGRAM AWARDS
For 2026 the usual categories have been combined into 2 categories. These 2 categories, Service and Program Excellence, have been broadened to cover all services and programs delivering mental health related care or back up support to services users, service providers or to the general public.
For example, entries could concern any clinical, therapeutic, psychosocial or support activity, workforce development or training, physical health/primary care, or mental health promotion or prevention.
- Mental Health Service Excellence
A specialist mental health organisation or team that delivers a service directly to people who may need support (eg: consumers, carers, family). It can be of any size and delivered by a public, private or NGO entity in Australia.
- Mental Health Program Excellence
An organisation or team that operates on a model of indirect support with the focus on a whole community, population or the workforce. For example, a program to promote awareness of depression, or a staff education program on trauma informed care. It can be of any size and delivered by a public, private or NGO entity in Australia.
Eligibility and Criteria
Please download the Award Information PDF for further information about applying for this category of Award, including, rules, eligibility and entry guidelines.
Key Dates
- Submissions are now closed.
- TheMHS Gala Dinner on Thursday 6th of August in Sydney.