Media Releases: 2014
40 per cent of mental health services lose staff amid funding uncertainty
7 December 2014
A national survey of not-for-profit mental health agencies has found funding uncertainty is having an alarming impact on services. “The results of this survey are worse than we anticipated. Indeed, 73% of respondents said they would be forced to reduce local options for consumers. That’s deeply concerning,” Mental Health Australia CEO Frank Quinlan said today.
Read moreNDIS uncertainty threatening the delivery of services to people with mental illness
26 November 2014
Mental Health Australia has today called for governments to ensure the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) does not reduce services for people with mental illness. At the I…
Read moreA practical blueprint to reform mental health
17 November 2014
Mental Health Australia is calling on the Federal Government to commit to a ten year program of action to reform mental health. This follows the release of Mental Health Australia’s final submis…
Read moreMEDIA ALERT: World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2014
28 September 2014
To mark World Mental Health Day, sector peak Mental Health Australia is running their ‘Mental Health Begins with Me!’ campaign, encouraging people to take personal ownership of their own mental health and wellbeing.
Read moreSuicide a tragic consequence of a failing mental health system
10 September 2014
Systemic reform of the mental health system is the best way to prevent suicide, according to Mental Health Australia. Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, highlighting the need for governments and t…
Read moreLong term mental health reform waits for NMHC review
13 May 2014
The MHCA was tonight encouraged to see the Commonwealth Government meet its pre-election commitments to mental health. “We welcome the expected funding commitment to youth mental health, Headspace, the Mental Health Nurse Incentive Programme, and the 12 month extension of funding to the Personal Helpers and Mentors Programme. “We are concerned about some of the measures, and the long term impact they may have on the mental wellbeing of the nation – especially young people. "During this period of substantial reform we must ensure that existing services are maintained or new services established, so that vulnerable people are not left without support while systemic change is implemented.
Read moreNDIS too important to rush
14 April 2014
The roll-out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme should be focussed on getting it right, not getting it quickly says CEO of the Mental Health Council of Australia Frank Quinlan following his a…
Read morePeak body welcomes Bartnik to NDIA
2 April 2014
The Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA) today welcomed the appointment of former WA Mental Health Commissioner Eddie Bartnik to the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) as their new strat…
Read moreMHCA welcomes mental health focus in drought package
26 February 2014
The Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA) today welcomed the Abbott Government’s new drought assistance package, praising the focus on increased mental health services in regional Australia. “Part…
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