Mental Health Australia is seeking a partner for the delivery of a report on the state of multicultural mental health in Australia.In May 2023, the Commonwealth Government announced a funding allocation through Embrace Multicultural Mental Health Project (Embrace Project) for the delivery of a report on the State of Mental Health for Multicultural Australia.  ..read more

Last week Mental Health Australia was pleased to host a special webinar in collaboration with the National Mental Health Commission for our members to learn more details about the recently released National Report Card 2023 ..read more

Join Mental Health Australia, the national peak body for mental health, in a new role as a Communication Officer ..read more

NAIDOC WEEK - A special message from Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia, CEO, Rachel Fishlock, and last week The National Mental Health Commission released the 2023 National Mental Health Report Card, which presents concerning data about the state of mental health in Australia ..read more

Mental Health Australia is deeply concerned that the national rates of mental ill-health are not improving, with some cohorts even experiencing worsening mental health, as highlighted in today’s 2023 National Mental Health Report Card from the National Mental Health Commission. It is clear from this data that significantly more investment and reform is needed to build the mental health system the Australian community needs and deserves ..read more

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide last month published our book, Shining A Light: Stories of Trauma & Tragedy, Hope & Healing, honouring those with lived experience who have contributed to our landmark inquiry ..read more

We’re on the precipice of significant reform in psychosocial services. Australian, State and Territory Governments are finalising the Analysis of the Unmet Need for Psychosocial Support Outside the NDIS, and have agreed to jointly design and fund Foundational Supports outside the NDIS ..read more

As the winter solstice approaches this Friday, communities across Australia will recognise the day in a variety of ways from bonfires to naked swims. In the regional New South Wales town of Albury, the 21st of June has an even more profound significance ..read more

In his last presentation to the United Nations Human Rights Council as a Special Rapporteur, Mr Dainius Pūras articulated what so many in the mental health – and particularly lived experience movement – have been calling for ..read more

The current political debate around our country’s migration policies has highlighted the importance of us having a community and culture that celebrates and respects diversity; provides a strong sense of belonging and inclusion; and includes a mental health system that supports the needs of all people in Australia, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities ..read more