Who We Are
Our Promise
Meet Chloe
Why Choose Shine Bright?
What We Do
We understand that navigating the NDIS system can feel overwhelming, especially when managing mental health challenges. That’s why we offer specialized support for NDIS participants with a focus on improving your overall well-being and functioning.
At Shine Bright Mental Health, we provide private, professional, and compassionate mental health support, with a special focus on individuals affected by domestic and family violence (DV). Whether you are seeking support to recover from past trauma, navigate your current situation, or rebuild your confidence and independence, we are here to help.
Shine Bright Mental Health Support provides practical, engaging and clinically informed mental health education for organisations, services, businesses and community members. Our training is suitable for frontline workers, support services, tradespeople, business owners, legal professionals, administration teams, community groups and anyone who wants to better understand mental health and how to respond safely and effectively.
What is a Credentialed Mental Health Nurse?
A mental health nurse is a registered nurse who holds a recognised specialist qualification in mental health nursing. Mental health nurses work across the full spectrum of care — in hospitals, community settings, private practice, government, and remote areas.
Mental health nursing is one of the most demanding and rewarding specialties in the nursing profession. Mental health nurses work with people of all ages — from adolescents to older adults — across conditions including depression, anxiety, psychosis, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, substance use disorders, personality disorders, and trauma. They provide care in inpatient units, community health teams, private practice, forensic settings, aged care facilities, remote health services, and government departments.
Unlike general nursing, which tends to focus on physical health and task-based care, mental health nursing is centred on therapeutic relationships. The ability to build trust, communicate effectively, and engage with people in complex and distressing situations is at the core of the discipline. Mental health nurses are trained to conduct mental state examinations, assess risk, deliver evidence-based psychosocial interventions, administer and monitor psychotropic medications, and coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams.
Mental health nurses in Australia can pursue the Credentialed Mental Health Nurse (CMHN) credential — administered by ACMHN — which formally recognises specialist expertise and provides access to Medicare Benefits Schedule item numbers. ACMHN is the peak professional body representing mental health nurses across Australia, with over 2,200 members in every state and territory.
A credentialed mental health nurse is a registered nurse who holds a recognised specialist qualification in mental health nursing, they provide the following service:
Liaise
with a number of health providers
Coordinate
care for the client
Support
Clients and their family during life crises and transition periods
Respond Quickly
and flexibly to work with clients for the duration of care
Inform
about mental health maintenance and restoration
Work in Various Settings
across the full range of clinical and service settings
Provide Therapy
with a range of different methods and approaches
Work Anywhere
in urban and rural areas providing vital support
The Care a Mental Health Nurse Provides is:
Holistic
Takes into consideration the holistic needs of the client
People Focused
Mental Health Nurses work with clients to meet recovery goals as defined by them
Informed by Context
Looks at the clients lived experience in partnership with their family and community
Based on knowledge and experience
Mental Health Nurses have the qualifications, skills and experience to provide high-quality care in all contexts.
Holistic
Takes into consideration the holistic needs of the client
People Focused
Mental Health Nurses work with clients to meet recovery goals as defined by them
Informed by Context
Looks at the clients lived experience in partnership with their family and community
Based on knowledge and experience
Mental Health Nurses have the qualifications, skills and experience to provide high-quality care in all contexts.
Meet Our Credentialled Mental Health Nurse – Chloe Brown
With over 10 years of experience as a Mental Health Nurse and 2 years of being credentialed, I’ve worked across all age groups, continually updating my skills through postgraduate studies to ensure I provide the highest level of care.
