Mental Health Community Coalition ACT: Organisational Behavior Assignment

Internal Code: MAS906

Organisational Behavior Assignment:

Antisocial Behaviour Response and Support in Housing ACT: Introduction: The Mental Health Community Coalition ACT (MHCC ACT) is the peak body representing the not for profit Community Mental Health sector in the Australian Capital Territory. Founded in 2004 the organisation promotes a diverse range of community agencies and local consumer and carer groups that support people recovering from a mental illness in the community. MHCC ACT works inclusively with all stakeholders to support the development of community based services and promote the interests of consumers, carers and not for profit community organisations. The Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Association ACT (ATODA) is the peak body representing the non-government and government alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) sector in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). ATODA seeks to promote health through the prevention and reduction of the harms associated with ATOD. ATODA works collaboratively to provide expertise and leadership in the areas of social policy, sector and workforce development, research, coordination, partnerships, communication, information and resources. ATODA is an evidence informed organisation that is committed to the principles of public health, human rights and social justice. MHCC ACT & ATODA appreciate the opportunity to comment on Improved Support – Stronger Communities: Antisocial Behaviour Response and Support in Housing ACT. The issue of antisocial behaviour is very relevant to people living with mental illness and ATOD issues. For a small minority of this population group such behaviour may be a symptom of their illness, but it is also true that people living with mental illness are likely to be disproportionally affected by antisocial behaviour in public housing in the ACT. Question: 1. Your task to identify 1 opportunity for improved service delivery between the organisations and provide recommendations for change.