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CEO Update: Balancing immediate action and long-term reform
17 July 2025
Mental Health Australia acknowledges Australia's First Peoples, and in particular to the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people who are the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we conduc…
Read moreCEO Update: NAIDOC Week – The Next Generation: Strength, Vision, and Legacy
10 July 2025
Mental Health Australia acknowledges Australia's First Peoples, and in particular to the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people who are the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we conduct much …
Read moreCEO Update: Reflecting on the Productivity Commission’s review of the National Agreement and next steps
3 July 2025
Mental Health Australia acknowledges Australia's First Peoples, and in particular to the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people who are the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we conduct much …
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CEO Update: Coming together for change
27 June 2025
Mental Health Australia acknowledges Australia's First Peoples, and in particular to the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people who are the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we conduct…
Read moreCEO Update: The Australian community left waiting for mental health reform
19 June 2025
Mental Health Australia acknowledges Australia's First Peoples, and in particular to the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people who are the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we conduct much …
Read moreCEO Update: A time for action
12 June 2025
Mental Health Australia acknowledges Australia's First Peoples, and in particular to the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people who are the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we conduct much …
Read moreCEO Update: We need collective action from governments to improve mental health
5 June 2025
Mental Health Australia acknowledges Australia's First Peoples, and in particular to the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people who are the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we conduct much …
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CEO Update: Why Meaningful Connections Matter this World Mental Health Day
10 October 2024
World Mental Health Day on 10 October is a time to put mental health in the spotlight, raise awareness and break down stigma. This year for Mental Health Australia’s World Mental Health Day campaign we have focussed on why meaningful connections matter, and why they are so important for good mental health.
Read moreCEO Update: Help is needed way earlier for better child mental health
2 October 2024
Today, National Children’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds will address the National Press Club in Canberra, bringing children’s safety and wellbeing into focus.
Read moreCEO Update: Coming together to address gaps in psychosocial supports
25 September 2024
Our sector is undergoing significant changes including multiple, large-scale reforms in psychosocial supports. Which is why tomorrow we’re establishing a Mental Health Australia Members Psychosocial Network to create a platform for member input to our policy and advocacy positions in this area, and to facilitate collective advocacy on addressing the gap in psychosocial supports outside the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Read moreCEO Update: Improving mental health – a blanket ban on social media is not the answer
18 September 2024
The proposal to set a minimum age for access to social media and other digital platforms announced by the Australian Government last week has sparked intense debate about the effects of online content on young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
Read moreCEO Update: We all have a role in preventing suicide
11 September 2024
It’s crucial to pause and reflect on the urgent need for collective action in preventing suicide. On 10 September each year, we have the opportunity to rally together for World Suicide Prevention Day.
Read moreCEO Update: Standing with Defence and veteran communities for change and accountability
4 September 2024
Last week Mental Health Australia co-hosted the Members and Leaders Forum with Mental Health First Aid, which brought together leaders, advocates, and professionals across the mental health sector to learn from our overseas counterparts about a whole-of-system approach to mental health care.
Read moreCEO Update: Building a stronger future for mental health care
28 August 2024
Last week Mental Health Australia co-hosted the Members and Leaders Forum with Mental Health First Aid, which brought together leaders, advocates, and professionals across the mental health sector to learn from our overseas counterparts about a whole-of-system approach to mental health care.
Read moreCEO Update: Governments progress mental health sector priorities
21 August 2024
The future of mental health in Australia has taken a promising step forward over the last week, as the Australian and state and territory governments have shown a united front in addressing some of the recommended priorities of the mental health sector.
Read moreCEO Update: Unified sector priorities for Ministers’ meeting
14 August 2024
Mental Health Australia has been joined by 80 mental health organisations across the country calling for Health and Mental Health Ministers to take serious action at the Ministers’ meeting this Friday.
Read moreCEO Update: A new era of unity and advocacy
7 August 2024
Today we are launching our next 5-year strategy, which marks a pivotal moment in Mental Health Australia’s journey.
Read moreCEO Update: The importance of regional responses
31 July 2024
The latest release of data from the National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing published on Friday gives us new information about the level of mental health challenges in more specific areas than we’ve had before.
Read moreCEO Update: Using data to drive change
24 July 2024
Last week Mental Health Australia was pleased to host a special webinar in collaboration with the National Mental Health Commission for our members to learn more details about the recently released National Report Card 2023.
Read moreCEO Update: National Mental Health Report Card
10 July 2024
NAIDOC WEEK - A special message from Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia, CEO, Rachel Fishlock, and last week The National Mental Health Commission released the 2023 National Mental Health Report Card, which presents concerning data about the state of mental health in Australia.
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