Policy Submissions: 2015
Submission on Disability Employment Framework
17 December 2015
Mental Health Australia’s submission to the National Disability Employment Framework – Discussion Paper.
Read moreNational Disability Insurance Scheme Act Review Submission
23 October 2015
In 2015, the Australian Government engaged Ernst and Young to conduct an independent review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme legislation. Mental Health Australia provided a submission to the review on 15 October 2015. The submission covers access criteria, nominee provisions and governance arrangements.
Read moreSubmission to the Department of Health – Priorities for Mental Health Reform
8 September 2015
This submission considers some of the major areas of reform proposed by the National Mental Health Commission’s Review of Mental Health Programmes and Services. It is based on detailed analysis of the…
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Opening Statement to the Senate Select Committee on Health
27 August 2015
On Wednesday, 26 August, Mental Health Australia gave evidence to the Senate Select Committee on Health about the National Mental Health Commission's National Review of Mental Health Programmes and Se…
Read moreMental Health Australia submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Community Affairs Inquiry into the Social Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2015
5 May 2015
Mental Health Australia’s submission to this inquiry calls for the Bill to be rejected in its current state, as it further entrenches systemic discrimination against people with a mental illness. The …
Read moreMental Health Australia’s pre-budget submission to 2015-16 Federal Budget
5 May 2015
In response to an invitation from the Federal Treasurer to individuals, businesses and community groups to provide input on priorities for the 2015-16 Budget, Mental Health Australia emphasised the im…
Read moreSubmission on the National Disability Insurance Scheme Quality and Safeguarding Framework
1 May 2015
Mental Health Australia welcomes the development of a comprehensive framework to ensure that NDIS participants, their families and carers have access to safe and high quality services. In this s…
Read moreNDIS Framework for Information, Linkages and Capacity Building – Submission to the Department of Social Services
16 March 2015
Mental Health Australia raises significant concerns about the NDIS ‘Information, Linkages and Co-ordination’ (Tier 2). Significant more information is required before stakeholders can form a proper view.
Read moreMental Health Australia’s submission to the Development of the Australian Mental Health Care Classification
26 February 2015
The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) has commenced the development of the Australian Mental Health Care Classification (AMHCC). This is a new classification, as at present there is no single national classification system used for mental health care services. Mental Health Australia prepared a submission to both address our concerns in relation to the development of the AMHCC and to inform a diverse range of members and stakeholders on some of the more technical and detailed aspects involved in building the classification.
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