Mental Health Australia's Submission to the Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee

Mental Health Australia was invited to provide a submission to the Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee, to inform their advice to the Australian Government ahead of the 2026 Federal Budget on economic inclusion and tackling disadvantage.

Our submission highlights the importance of investment in mental health supports as crucial to both social and economic participation, and outlines specific recommendations to:

1. Supercharge investment in mental health services and supports
2. Ensure social safety nets are mental health responsive 
3. Boost employment for people with mental health challenges 
4. Intensify the focus on child developmental supports and mental health promotion and prevention

Thank you to the many members who informed this submission.