Jonathan Harms author

Jonathan Harms was born in Perth, Western Australia, studying Arts and Law at UWA. Graduating in 1997, his first job was in capital works for the HDWA Mental Health Division. Since that, he has worked in various capacities for MPs, as a plaintiff lawyer and in government, community managed organisations and private corporations. He joined Mental Health Carers (ARAFMI) NSW in 2009, becoming CEO in 2012. He initiated various engagement processes including the Carer Peak Advisory Committees, Carer Support Worker Forums and the Mental Health Carer Advocacy Network, as well as process development within MHCN, with the organisation achieving accreditation in early 2021. He is a current board member of the Mental Health Coordinating Council and recently, co-led MHCN’s successful bid for the delivery of a state-wide systemic advocacy service for people experiencing psychosocial disability under the Disability Advocacy Futures Program (DAFP).