Policy Submissions: 2026

Submission into access and affordability of medical specialists inquiry

21 October 2026

On 16 October 2026, Mental Health Australia made a submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Disability Inquiry into access to and affordability of me…

Submission on NDIS Access Changes

2 October 2026

In October 2026, Mental Health Australia made a submission to the Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing's consultation on NDIS Access Changes. The submission responds to the consultat…

Submission on NDIS Support Coordination and Connection reform

2 October 2026

Mental Health Australia made a submission to the Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing's consultation on NDIS Support Coordination and Connection reform. Mental Health Australia under…

Submission to the Inclusive Communities Fund consultation

28 August 2026

In August 2026, Mental Health Australia made a submission to the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing’s consultation on design of the Inclusive Communities Fund (the Fund)…

Submission to the Inquiry into the NDIS Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026

4 June 2026

In May 2026, Mental Health Australia made a submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee Inquiry into the NDIS Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026.The pu…

Joint Submission with Australian Psychosocial Alliance on NDIS New Framework Planning Rules

10 March 2026

Mental Health Australia and the Australian Psychosocial Alliance made a submission to the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing consultation on NDIS New Framework Planning Rules. NDIS New Framew…

Mental Health Australia - 2026-27 Pre-Budget Submission

30 January 2026

Australians are experiencing significant social and economic challenges, which are inherently impacting on our mental health and wellbeing, and that demand Government action and leadership through the…