Top End Mental Health Consumers Organisation (TEMHCO) Incorporated

What Top End Mental Health Consumers Organisation (TEMHCO) Incorporated does

Top End Mental Health Consumers Organisation (TEMHCO) Incorporated is a community-led, not-for-profit mental health consumer organization based at its Palmerston, Northern Territory drop-in centre. It serves adults aged 18 and over experiencing low to moderate mental health challenges through a safe, non-clinical environment, information and referral pathways, peer mentorship, advocacy, community connection, members-only group activities, and the NT Peer Workforce Project.

TEMHCO's delivery model combines a weekday physical centre with a formal intake process and digital content. Core operational funding comes from the NT Government, NTPHN and DSS, with additional grant support from the City of Palmerston and NT Mental Health Coalition; tax-deductible donations and an undisclosed annual membership fee provide other sources of support. The organization has no app disclosed, while its online mindfulness, meditation and light-chair-exercise resources extend access to members at home or work.

Name

Top End Mental Health Consumers Organisation (TEMHCO) Incorporated

Legal name

Top End Mental Health Consumers Organisation Incorporated

Website

https://temhco.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Top End Mental Health Consumers Organisation (TEMHCO) is a Palmerston-based not-for-profit providing peer-led, non-clinical drop-in support, group activities, advocacy, and workforce training for adults experiencing low to moderate mental health challenges in the Northern Territory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Peer-led community mental health support services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFACAI

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

Keywords

• Peer-led mental health support
• Community drop-in services
• Mental health advocacy
• Consumer voice representation
• Peer workforce training

Headquarters

HQ city

Palmerston City, Northern Territory

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: TEMHCO accepts donations from individuals, businesses, and organizations. The organization is a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) endorsed from 01 March 2019, allowing donors to claim tax deductions for contributions.
2. Government Funding: Core operational funding provided by NT Government, NTPHN (Northern Territory Primary Health Network), and DSS (Department of Social Services) to support mental health consumer services and peer workforce development.
3. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees collected from members accessing members-only activities and services. The membership includes an intake process with trial days before formal membership is confirmed.
4. Grant Funding: Additional grant support from City of Palmerston and NT Mental Health Coalition for specific programs and community initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TEMHCO delivers non-clinical, peer-led mental health support from a drop-in centre in Palmerston, NT. Core offerings include informal drop-in support and referrals, members-only therapeutic group activities (Art, Music, Textiles, Self-Care), the NT Peer Workforce Project for accredited peer-worker training and employment, and online mindfulness/meditation and light chair exercise resources. All services are designed for adults (18+) with low to moderate mental health challenges and are delivered by people with lived experience or qualified contractors.

Product overview

TEMHCO is a not-for-profit community organization providing a unified suite of non-clinical, peer-led mental health support services centered around its Drop-In Centre in Palmerston, NT. The core offering consists of the Drop-In Service for informal support and community connection, paired with Members-Only Group Activities including Art Sessions (Ange), Music Sessions (Crystal), Textiles Sessions (Sachi), and Self-Care/Wellbeing Sessions (Rose). Supporting programs include the NT Peer Workforce Project for accredited training and career pathways, plus digital resources including Mindfulness and Meditation (25 weeks) and Light Chair Exercises (20 weeks). All services are designed for adults experiencing low to moderate mental health challenges, with the organization acting as a bridge between clinical mental health services and community support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drop-In Service Walk-in community service offering informal information about local services, referral pathways, community events, and non-clinical peer-led support at 3 Maluka Drive, Palmerston NT (weekdays 9:00am–2:30pm). Open to anyone seeking connection or guidance, with coffee/tea provided in a safe, non-clinical environment.
• Members-Only Group Activities Members-only program of therapeutic group activities supporting self-confidence, well-being, and community connection, including Art Sessions, Music Sessions, Textiles workshops, and Trims & Pamper / Self-Care sessions delivered by qualified contractors. Available exclusively to current TEMHCO members following the formal intake process.
• NT Peer Workforce Project Workforce development program that supports individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges to complete accredited training in Mental Health and Community Services via external RTOs, with work placement and employment support, and workplace mental health awareness promotion.
• Mindfulness and Meditation Resources Online resource offering 25 weeks of mindfulness and meditation content including breathing techniques, body scan, grounding meditation, sound meditation, loving kindness, yoga, sleep meditation, and guided imagery, accessible via YouTube for members to use at home or work.
• Light Chair Exercises Online resource providing 20 weeks of light chair exercises including seated exercises, dance, yoga, and stretching, with new sessions uploaded every Monday for members to do at work or home to keep body and mind active.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• City of PalmerstonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrant supporter providing funding for specific community programs and initiatives in the Palmerston region.
• NT Mental Health CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrant supporter supporting mental health advocacy and coalition initiatives across the Northern Territory.
• Marie-Clare BoothbyminorOthersIn-kind supporter providing services or resources to TEMHCO. Marie-Clare Boothby is listed as Member for Brennan.
• BunningsminorOthersIn-kind supporter providing products or resources to support TEMHCO's operations and programs.
• CTA (Create Train Achieve)minorOthersIn-kind supporter listed with the organization, related to training and education services.
• Anglicare NTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a resource partner providing mental health and community services information to TEMHCO members.
• Beyond BlueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health support organization listed as a resource partner for members seeking additional support.
• Catholic Care NTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity services organization listed as a resource partner for members.
• DCLS (Disability, Community and Life Stories)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource partner organization listed on TEMHCO's resources page.
• GrowminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health support organization listed as a resource partner for community mental health programs.
• LifelineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrisis support organization listed as a resource for members needing immediate mental health support.
• 1800respectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSexual assault, domestic and family violence support service listed as a resource partner.
• MIFANTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health organization listed as a resource partner on TEMHCO's resources page.
• Mission AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational community services organization listed as a resource partner for members.
• NTMHC (NT Mental Health Coalition)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health coalition organization providing advocacy and resources for NT mental health services.
• TeamHEALTHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health service organization listed as a resource partner for community support.
• Salvation ArmyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity services organization listed as a resource partner providing support services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Flourish Australia: Large NSW-based peer-led mental health organisation delivering community-based psychosocial support and peer workforce programs; closest analogue to TEMHCO's drop-in + peer workforce combination at greater scale.
• TeamHEALTH: Queensland peer-led mental health organisation delivering recovery-focused community programs — comparable consumer-led service model and explicitly listed as a TEMHCO resource partner.
• Lived Experience Australia: National peak body for people with lived experience of mental ill-health; TEMHCO Board member Paul Milne is a former Deputy Chair, evidencing close operational and governance alignment.
• Being – Mental Health and Wellbeing Association: WA-based peak body for mental health consumers and carers providing peer support, advocacy, and lived-experience workforce development; mirrors TEMHCO's advocacy and peer workforce remit at state level.
• Grow Australia: Australia-wide mutual-support mental health organisation using peer-led group meetings, very similar consumer-led model to TEMHCO. Listed as a TEMHCO resource partner, evidencing direct operational alignment.
• One Door Mental Health: NSW consumer-led mental health organisation providing information, advocacy, and peer support — closely comparable to TEMHCO's consumer voice, advocacy, and drop-in information services.

Broad incumbents

• Wellways Australia: Established community mental health and disability services provider with peer support, rehabilitation, and recovery services overlapping TEMHCO's drop-in and capacity-building work.
• Mission Australia: Large national community services organisation providing mental health and homelessness support among other services; listed as a TEMHCO resource partner and an obvious broad-incumbent comparator.
• Mental Health Foundation Australia: National mental health promotion and advocacy body; comparable mission around awareness, advocacy, and consumer voice, though operating at policy/national scale rather than community-delivery.
• Mind Australia: Major national community mental health provider offering psychosocial rehabilitation and peer support; broader portfolio but overlapping service categories with TEMHCO's drop-in and recovery-oriented support.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TopEndMentalHealthConsumersOrganisation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/temhco

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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