I want to personally extend my heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those directly affected by the tragic events this weekend at Bondi Junction in Sydney. This is a time for mourning across Australia ..read more

After the devastating events at Bondi Junction our thoughts and condolences go out to everyone impacted by the incident.Traumatic events such as these can cause new or trigger existing mental health challenges. Anyone experiencing distress can access supports 24/7: Lifeline on 13 11 14 Beyond Blue’s Support Service on 1300 224 636 https://mhaustralia.org/need-help We urge the media to adhere to Mindframe’s safe reporting guidelines ..read more

Over the past week, the extreme rain events across the majority of eastern Australia - including in the capital cities of Sydney and Brisbane - have highlighted the mental health implications of the climate crisis for our communities, our wellbeing and our mental health system ..read more

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

Yesterday I joined CEOs and executive leaders, support coordinators and workers, policy makers, advocates and academics at the 2024 NDIS Conference to deliver a keynote speech on the transformation of the provision of psychosocial supports through the NDIS and Foundational Supports outside the NDIS ..read more

The circumstances in which we’re born, grow, work, live and age have a huge impact on our mental health and wellbeing. Research measuring this impact suggests that social determinants of health such as income level, employment status, access to housing and social connection, can account for between 30 to 55 per cent of health outcomes ..read more

The recent introduction of the ‘Right to Disconnect’ legislation has brought employee mental health and wellbeing to the forefront of public discussion. Safe Work Australia’s latest report on psychological health in Australian workplaces shows we have a long way to go ..read more

Last week was an important milestone in the evolution of Australia’s mental health system, with representatives of the Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Senior Officials Lived Experience Group joining us for the first induction session in Canberra ..read more

The term ‘Intersectionality’ refers to the ways in which different aspects of a person’s identity can expose them to overlapping forms of discrimination and marginalisation. It is interesting then, is it not, that this week and next sees the intersection of Harmony Week and Neighbour Day - both initiatives are about shedding stigma, celebrating diversity and building connection ..read more

Mental Health Australia was pleased to work in partnership with Suicide Prevention Australia to develop this joint submission to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. Mental Health Australia also thanks the many members, individuals and representatives of the National Mental Health Consumer and Carer Forum who contributed to this submission ..read more