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Mental Illness Education Act Inc (MIEACT)

http://mieact.org.au/

Role: General Board Member Type: Not-for-Profit & Community Organisations Location: Unincorporated ACT, Australian Capital Territory
Community development Education Health
Annual Budget: $750,001-$1,500,000
Number of Paid Staff: 21 - 50
Number of Volunteers: 21-100
Current Board Size: 4-7
Board Meetings (frequency): every two months
Board Meetings Held: At Night

Area of Expertise Being Sought:
Accounting / Finance / Investment, Advocacy / Government Relations, Fundraising, Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Law & Legal Services, Marketing / Branding, Mental Health

Board Meetings (Mode):
Face-to-face, Online/Dial-in, Hybrid

Targeting:

Payment:
Reimbursement of expenses

Any further information about this vacancy:

Join the Board of Mental Illness Education ACT (MIEACT)

🌱 Help us shape a mentally healthy future for our community

Mental Illness Education ACT (MIEACT) is seeking passionate and skilled individuals to join our Board of Directors.

For more than 30 years, MIEACT has empowered schools, workplaces, and communities across the ACT and region with evidence-based mental health education, driven by the voices of lived experience. We are recognised as a trusted partner in reducing stigma, building resilience, and fostering inclusion.

We are looking for Directors who bring expertise, governance acumen, and a strong commitment to community impact. Skills in finance, fundraising, marketing, law, digital innovation, or government relations are highly valued. Individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why join us?

✔ Play a vital role in shaping strategy and impact for a respected community organisation

✔ Expand your governance experience in a supportive, collaborative environment

✔ Advocate for mental health and amplify lived experience voices

Commitment: 6–8 Board meetings per year plus occasional committee work. Positions are voluntary, with expenses reimbursed.

If you are ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply with your CV and short statement of interest by 28 October 2025 to sheryle.moon@gmail.com and HR@mieact.org.au .

For a confidential discussion, please contact [MIEACT President, Sheryle Moon, sheryle.moon@gmail.com or 0419 543 837 .

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