The Every Mind Matters action plan is about recognising that the solving the mental health crisis requires direct action on the drivers of mental ill-health, as well as accessible high quality treatment services. It demands a hard conversation about the policies, cultures and norms that are harming the mental health and wellbeing of Australians, to create an Australia where every Australian has the chance to thrive.
For too long mental health challenges -- through stigma and shame -- have been seen as individual concerns, requiring individual action. We reject that idea. Mental ill-health arises in a context: the public dimension of mental ill-health demands a collective response. And that response starts with all of us, the Australian people, activating our citizenship to demand that our leaders make mental health and well-being a top priority, at the centre of every aspect of national life.
Campaign Launch
Let’s create an Australia where every citizen – regardless of their circumstances – is able to lead their best, mentally healthy life. During Mental Health Month we're launching our Every Mind Matters campaign. We need citizen led action for the Australia we want and deserve.
Get involved by joining our Every Mind Matters campaign launch here.
Every Mind Matters Action Plan
Principle 1: Put the Needs of People First
Principle 2: Whole-of-Government Accountability
Principle 3: Confront the Root Injustices of Mental Ill-health
Principle 4: Overhaul Acute Mental Health Systems
Principle 5: Invest in Community & Connection
Principle 6: Support Families to Nurture Children
Principle 7: Listen & Respond to the Needs of Young People
Principle 8: Dismantle Damaging Work Cultures
Principle 9: Recognise Nature as Central to Human Wellbeing
Principle 10: Guarantee Timely Access to Quality Services
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We know that change is people powered. Sign up to add your voice to the thousands of Australians who know that mental health change is urgently needed.
