About the Network

The Community Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Research Network (CMHDARN) is a partnership project between Mental Health Coordinating Council (MHCC), the Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA) and the Mental Health Commission of NSW.

CMHDARN was established in 2010 to broaden involvement of the community mental health and alcohol and other drugs sector in practice-based research, to promote the value of research and the use of research evidence in practice.

The overall aim of the Network is to:

• improve the quality of service delivery and, correspondingly, the outcomes for consumers of community-managed services
• promote increased awareness and understanding of co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues.

CMHDARN aims to facilitate the development of a culture of research by providing opportunities and context for the exchange of ideas, the sharing of resources, support and collaboration among community organisations and between community organisations and research bodies, including universities and research institutes.

In order to build the research capacity of the mental health and alcohol and other drugs sectors, CMHDARN shares information and engages with members via its e-communications, website, workshops and webinars, and other activities and resources.

We listen to our members and we seek your engagement.

View our Strategic Plan here 

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