New report highlights level of stigma from health professionals, December 2011

23 December 2011

A study by the Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA) has revealed that the levels of stigma experienced by mental health consumers seeking treatment from mental health and other health professiona…

Young Carers Project Survey launched on Facebook, December 2011

19 December 2011

The Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA) has launched a survey targeting young mental health carers on Facebook over the weekend. The Young Carers Project (YCP) survey app aims to collect in…

Appointment of Mental Health Commissioners, December 2011

11 December 2011

The Mental Health Council of Australia welcomes the appointment of Australia's first national Mental Health Commissioners.

Renewed call for Government to act on the mental health of refugees, November 2011

9 November 2011

A recent report that the company paid to provide mental health services in detention centres has admitted “that prolonged detention of asylum seekers has created high demand for psychiatric services which its staff can't meet” is further evidence that the Government must urgently review the standards of mental health care in all immigration detention centres.

Billions needed to fix Australia’s mental health system, March 2011

3 November 2011

The Federal Government needs to inject billions of dollars into mental health and introduce a suite of reforms to governance and administration if its promise of making mental health reform a major second term agenda is to be fulfilled.

Government must act on refugees mental health, November 2011

1 November 2011

Over 30 key health and mental health organisations and mental health advocates are demanding the Government urgently review the standards of mental health care in all immigration detention centres.

Leading health organisations demand action on mental health standards in immigration detention, October 2011

24 October 2011

Following last night’s alarming look at life inside immigration detention centres on ABC TV’s Four Corners, key health and mental health organisations and mental health advocates are demanding the Gov…

Allan Fels appointed as Mental Heath Commissioner, October 2011

16 October 2011

The Mental Health Council of Australia warmly welcomes the appointment of Professor Allan Fels, AO as Chairman of the Mental Health Commission. “Allan Fels has championed mental health reform and governance issues for many years and his work with the MHCA and other organisations makes him an ideal person to lead the new Mental Health Commission,” said Frank Quinlan, the CEO of the Mental Health Council of Australia.

World Mental Health Day 2011, October 2011

10 October 2011

10 October 2011 was World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day is a time to recognise and acknowledge the advancements and progress we have made in ensuring all Australians have access to a…

Resignation of Monsignor Cappo, September 2011

15 September 2011

The Mental Health Council of Australia acknowledges the very difficult decision taken by Monsignor David Cappo to step down from his position as Chair of the new National Mental Health Commission.

MHCA welcomes the appointment of Mental Health Commissioner, September 2011

7 September 2011

The Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA) welcomes the appointment of Monsignor David Cappo as the first National Mental Health Commissioner of Australia.

Experts gather to guide better coordination for mental health consumers, August 2011

11 August 2011

The Mental Health Council of Australia hosted a forum for mental health consumers, carers, community workers, counsellors, doctors, nurses to provide input to the Coordinated Care measure announced in this year’s budget.

National Disability Insurance Scheme to provide welcome support for people with mental illness, August 2011

10 August 2011

The Mental Health Council of Australia has welcomed the release of the Productivity Commission’s final report into Disability Care and Support and applauds the inclusion of those experiencing disabili…

Government support for Mental Health Commission shows commitment to reform, June 2011

1 June 2011

The Mental Health Council of Australia has welcomed the Government's immediate commitment to reforming mental health with the appointment of Robyn Kruk as CEO of the Mental Health Commission.

Gillard Government delivers on mental health commitments, May 2011

10 May 2011

The Gillard GovernmenT's first budget has delivered on its commitment to mental health with a substantial funding investment and a roadmap for mental health reform in Australia.

Government’s Mental Health Commitments 2011-12 Budget, May 2011

10 May 2011

The Minister for Mental Health, Mark Butler, announced a series of measures in the 2011-12 Federal Budget. These measures included new spending initiatives, the establishment of a mental health commission, and a ten-year roadmap.

New study into mental health disorders in young Australians shows urgent need for funding and reform, March 2011

7 March 2011

A new study published in the Medical Journal of Australia reveals that anxiety and depressive disorders are the leading cause of disability in young Australians.

Frank Quinlan appointed as CEO of Mental Health Council of Australia, March 2011

2 March 2011

Frank Quinlan has been appointed as the new CEO of the Mental Health Council of Australia, the peak NGO representing the mental health sector in Australia.

CoAG paves the way for mental health reform, February 2011

15 February 2011

The COAG health agreement paves the way for the Gillard Government to deliver on its promise to invest in and reform mental health care in Australia.

Ombudsman’s report highlights concerns over mental health at Christmas Island, February 2011

4 February 2011