Media Releases: 2020
Support from friends and family crucial to health workers’ wellbeing
8 October 2020
New research from Mental Health Australia reveals how healthcare professionals depend on support from friends and family during the COVID-19 pandemicOver 70% of healthcare workers said COVID-19 restri…
Read moreRecord number of partnership organisations for World Mental Health Day
7 October 2020
More than 60 organisations will partner with the World Mental Health Day campaign this year to encourage everyone to “Look after your mental health, Australia.” From national organisations like the NR…
Read moreLook after your mental health, this October
1 October 2020
Look after your mental health, this October October is Mental Health Month and as part of the 2020 World Mental Health Day campaign, Mental Health Australia is encouraging everyone to make a promise t…
Read moreOne month to go until World Mental Health Day on Saturday 10 October
10 September 2020
As today’s World Suicide Prevention Day and R U OK? Day activities culminate in awareness and action, we are all reminded that it’s now just one month to go until World Mental Health Day on Saturday 1…
Read moreThe best script is what matters to you
3 September 2020
Social prescribing, which involves the referral of patients to non-medical activities to supplement conventional care, should become a standard part of Australian health care, three national health or…
Read moreMental Health Australia rolls out NDIS Psychosocial Community Connectors program
13 August 2020
Mental Health Australia is delighted to announce our partner organisations who will deliver Community Connector services to support people with psychosocial disability to engage with the National Disa…
Read moreMental Health Australia welcomes National Agreement on Closing the Gap
30 July 2020
Mental Health Australia has today welcomed the Government’s announcement and release of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. Mental Health Australia CEO Dr Leanne Beagley says the new target are…
Read moreNational Cabinet meeting marks historic day for mental health in Australia
15 May 2020
Mental Health Australia has welcomed today’s National Cabinet’s focus on the increase of mental illness and anxiety in the community as a result of COVID-19, and the opportunity to discuss the Nationa…
Read moreMental Health Australia welcomes appointment of new Deputy Chief Medical Officer for mental health
13 May 2020
Mental Health Australia has today welcomed the appointment of Associate Professor Dr Ruth Vine as Australia’s first Deputy Chief Medical Officer for mental health. Mental Health Australia CEO Dr Leann…
Read moreMental Health Australia welcomes $74 million boost to mental health services
30 March 2020
Mental Health Australia welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of an additional $74 million boost to mental health services and support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Acting CEO Melanie Cant…
Read moreLook after your mental health, Australia
27 March 2020
Mental Health Australia has today launched a new social awareness and connection campaign to promote positive mental health and wellbeing during this time of physical distancing and heightened anxiety…
Read moreMental Health Australia announces Leanne Beagley as new Chief Executive Officer
7 February 2020
Mental Health Australia has today announced highly experienced mental health and policy professional Leanne Beagley as its new Chief Executive Officer. Currently the CEO of the Western Victoria Primar…
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