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BEING's Regional Roadshow arrives in Tamworth today! Hoping to see Giancarlo and Kylie in their flannel shirts and enjoying the local music scene once their meeting day is done!

Visit the blog to keep up to date with all the latest news.
https://t.co/xRL6YUG10n

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Asst Police Comr. Peter Cotter has verbally committed to making it mandatory for officers to turn on their bodycam when exercising their powers. https://t.co/3WaE7Q3vpn

Bodycam footage is start but we need cultural reform too and an alternative to the police as first responders.

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A big day for the Roadshow in Dubbo yesterday visiting the Safe Haven, Dubbo Base Hospital & Mission Australia. Thanks everyone for your hospitality ♥️

We hear your needs: more staff, GPs, services & peer worker recognition.

Read more in our blog https://t.co/xRL6YUG10n

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BEING and the NMHCA have issued a joint media release following the broadcast of last night's ABC 4 Corners episode entitled "Brutal Force" exposing the abuse of power by NSW Police.
Click to read the release and to watch the episode on ABC iVIew.
https://t.co/GDxnHpRxH6

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Today's MMM considers tonight's 4 Corners episode, called "Brutal Force" which asks a critical question: when police abuse their power, who holds them to account?

Click here for more on this and other stories in today's newsletter https://t.co/D8zSIUwwMw.

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Tonight, ABC Four Corners will air "Brutal Force" looking into abuses by NSW Police including against Jodi Knott, a mental health consumer. https://t.co/1mDhaKTOsp

We are appalled at the footage and issued a statement https://t.co/v63LjTwnS4.

Airs 8:30pm on ABC TV & ABC iview.

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After a quick laundry run our Roadshow heads to Dubbo and Tamworth next week! (June 1-5)

If you work with/support people living with mental health challenges, we'd love to meet. Spots available in Tamworth on the Thu 4 & Fri 5.

Click to request a meeting https://t.co/y6uE0GtmUt

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Concerned that the NDIS Reform Bill's cost cutting will undermine the rights-based NDIS system, the NMHCA has made a submission laying out its concerns.
It calls for a delay so genuine co-design with consumers can take place.

Click here to read in full https://t.co/k1l5vyuhEs

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On our last day on the FNC we visited Endeavour House & the Port Macquarie MHU. Thanks to everyone we spoke to for your honestly & courage. We've learned so much.♥️

Next up Coffs Harbour June 16-18. Visit our microsite for details or to request a meeting! https://t.co/HYf4AjNKi2

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National Reconciliation Week starts today.
We're promoting the work of IALEC to amplify their voice behind the theme 'All in for Reconciliation.'
Let's reflect on how we can all work to be part of the solution.
https://t.co/tZxjf0kXcA

#nrw2026 #mentalhealth

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The National Mental Health Consumer Alliance has released a position paper to support the tabling of a national Human Rights Bill from a consumer perspective.
Click to read. https://t.co/ukfvE3j97w

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It's our last day on the Mid North Coast.
After visiting Nurturing Connections, Hospital in the Home (HITH) and the Aboriginal-led Safe Haven yesterday, we'll be dropping in to the Endeavour Clubhouse before heading home today.

See the microsite for more https://t.co/HYf4AjNKi2

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Deeply moved & honoured to be guests at the Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corp Sorry Day event, Kempsey.

"Through collective truth-telling, we CAN pave a path toward healing and find meaning within the trauma endured," said BEING CEO de Vera.

Murrungbu/thank you for hosting us

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Thank you to everyone who made yesterday an incredible first day on the Mid North Coast leg of our Regional Roadshow! SO many meetings, including with BEING members, Mission Australia and Mid Coast Connect!

Visit our Roadshow blog for more details! https://t.co/xRL6YUG10n

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Acknowledging the grief and trauma caused to indigenous Australians on National Sorry Day.

Click to listen to Healing Foundation CEO Shanna Dodson on why urgent change and accountability matter for Stolen Generations survivors and their families https://t.co/bTbZs2B27P.

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In MMM this week our CEO reflects on the importance & impact of our Regional Roadshow "We're All Ears!" as we arrive in Port Macquarie and Kempsey.

Plus the latest mental health consumer news, events & story-sharing opportunities.

Click here to view https://t.co/XUuAvCN2tN

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BEING's Regional Roadshow arrives in Port Macquarie today and we're looking forward to meeting you ♥️

Check out the schedule for the next 3 months and send us a request to meet. https://t.co/1LtXLBYSMh

Next week, Dubbo & Tamworth!

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IDHOBIT 18 May 2026
For and end to discrimination and a kinder, more compassionate world.

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Help us create a new guide to support older Australians living with mental health challenges.

Complete the survey below and share your views on: rights, dignity, and supported decision-making, dementia, housing, connection, and the importance of joy!

https://t.co/WVK0Ch1tPH

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BEING CEO Giancarlo recently joined a discussion on The Boldness, a disability rights/current affairs program aired on 3CR Radio in Melbourne.

In this episode, now available to stream Giancarlo shares their thoughts on the proposed cuts to the NDIS https://t.co/dSoFgY2LGL .