In 2014 the Commission contributed to the establishment of the independent Consumer Led Research Network, which aims to promote, support and undertake consumer led research activities in NSW. Former NSW Deputy Mental Health Commissioner Bradley Foxlewin chaired the Network until the end of his term in 2016. The Commission continues to provide secretariat support to the Network, which meets quarterly. The Network has received numerous requests from mental health services to provide advice on and contribute to research projects in NSW.