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NSW government’s $111.8 million plan a much-needed start to systemic reform of mental health system
June 04, 2024
Australians for Mental Health has welcomed today’s announcement by the NSW government of a $111.8 million package of initiatives to support community mental health and wellbeing.
Read More ShareExpansion in support for mental health conditions in Federal Budget welcomed, says Australians for Mental Health
May 14, 2024
Australians for Mental Health are welcoming measures a $361 million package for mental health outlined in today's Federal Budget aimed at increasing the level and types of support available to people suffering from mental...
Read More ShareA Call for Understanding in the Wake of Tragedy
April 27, 2024
By Vanessa Kenny I’m going to be the person that most people are going to hate. I’m going to be the person that is going to call out all the things that came...
Read More ShareAustralia's Mental Health Crisis Demands a Crisis Response
April 23, 2024
OPEN LETTER TO THE PRIME MINISTER, PREMIERS AND CHIEF MINISTER The tragic events of the past week have shown just how much the neglect of mental health care is hurting Australia and Australian communities. ...
Read More ShareAustralians for Mental health announces four new ambassadors to join the fight combatting mental health crisis
April 17, 2024
Australians for Mental Health today welcomes four new ambassadors to our organisation – part of a growing movement to transform the mental health status quo in the nation, and to combat the growing mental...
Read More ShareNew poll reveals a surge in the number of Australians reporting poor mental health and loneliness
April 09, 2024
The release of the Australians for Mental Health’s second National Mental Health Monitor has shown an increase in the number of Australians struggling with poor mental health and loneliness, with only a quarter of respondents saying...
Read More ShareWellbeing indicators in NSW budget an essential response to country in mental health crisis
March 18, 2024
Australians for Mental Health welcomes today’s announcement from the NSW government of an addition to the budget of a performance and wellbeing framework aiming to drive “positive social outcomes” for its citizens.
Read More ShareVirtual Town Hall to explore candidates’ stance on mental health ahead of Tasmanian state election
March 15, 2024
Next week, candidates from the state’s major political parties will be given a chance to explain their mental health policies in the leadup to the state election. Organised by Australians for Mental Health and...
Read More ShareSafe Work Australia report shows worrying decline in the mental health and safety of Australia’s workers
February 27, 2024
Australians for Mental Health is calling for a comprehensive national strategy to improve mental health in workplaces after a Safe Work report revealed a massive increase in serious mental health conditions.
Read More ShareCalls for a new Human Rights Commissioner for Mental Health and Wellbeing to drive government accountability
February 14, 2024
Australians for Mental Health (AfMH) has called for the creation of a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Commissioner within the Australian Human Rights Commission in a pre-budget submission to the Federal Government.
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