Membership
Member Benefits
Mental Health Australia prides itself on providing members with a range of benefits and value to advocate for lasting mental health reform.
Meet Our Members
Mental Health Australia members share our vision for a mentally healthy nation where the wellbeing of all Australians is protected and enhanced by strong service systems and social attitudes that promote recovery.
How to become a member
Mental Health Australia members share our vision for a mentally healthy nation where the wellbeing of all Australians is protected and enhanced by strong service systems and social attitudes that promote recovery.
Our membership brings together a diverse range of organisations from across Australia to be a strong voice on mental health reform and stigma reduction.
Apply for membership
Mental Health Australia members share our vision for a mentally healthy nation where the wellbeing of all Australians is protected and enhanced by strong service systems and social attitudes that promote recovery.
Our membership brings together a diverse range of organisations from across Australia to be a strong voice on mental health reform and stigma reduction.
Membership of Mental Health Australia is available in two categories:
National mental health organisations (Full)
Full membership is for organisations that:
Have a primary focus in mental health and who play a significant national role in service delivery, advocacy, research, or sector leadership. These organisations demonstrate national reach and national impact, operating across at least four states or territories either through physical presence or digital delivery that engages people nationally.
Examples include:
- National peak bodies representing mental health service providers, consumers, carers, or clinicians.
- National research organisations conducting mental health research or data collection that informs national policy.
- National advocacy organisations focused on mental health reform, prevention, or promotion.
- State and territory mental health peak bodies recognised as the peak for their jurisdiction.
We encourage prospective members to reach out to our membership and governance team to discuss eligibility before applying membership@mentalhealthaustralia.org.au
Non-national organisations with an interest in mental health (Associate)
Associate membership is for organisations that:
Have a primary focus on broader social services, welfare, education, or community support, and who have a secondary or complementary interest in mental health, typically operating in at least 1 state/territory (local, regional, or state based)
Examples include:
- Social service organisations with mental health adjacent programs.
- Local or state‑based advocacy groups.
- Training providers offering some mental health content.
- Community organisations delivering wellbeing activities.
We encourage prospective members to reach out to our membership and governance team to discuss eligibility before applying membership@mentalhealthaustralia.org.au
Membership Fee Structure
The Board of Mental Health Australia sets annual membership fees to sustain our work as the national peak body and to ensure organisations of all sizes can access the benefits of full or associate membership.
To maintain the quality of our advocacy, and member engagement activities, membership fees are reviewed each year and adjusted in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This approach ensures our pricing remains fair, transparent, and reflective of changes in the broader economic environment.
If you have any questions, please contact membership@mentalhealthaustralia.org.au to discuss.
Annual Full Member Fees
| Full Members Annual Income | Annual 25/26 Fee (GST incl) |
| $1 - $250,000 | $285 |
| $250,000 - $500,000 | $456 |
| $500,000 - $1m | $741 |
| $1m - $2m | $855 |
| $2m - $5m | $1,140 |
| $5m - $10m | $2,280 |
| $10m+ | $4,560 |
Annual Associate Member Fees
| Associate Members Annual Income | Annual 25/26 Fee (GST incl) |
| $1 - $250,000 | $142 |
| $250,000 - $500,000 | $211 |
| $500,000 - $1m | $279 |
| $1m - $2m | $410 |
| $2m - $5m | $695 |
| $5m - $10m | $1,009 |
| $10m+ | $1,390 |