Research & Projects: 2026

New research: The Connection Deficit: Built for connection, yet drifting apart.
1 October 2026
New research from Mental Health Australia for Mental Health Month shows people value connection and belonging, but many of us feel like we’re drifting apart. The research report, The Connection D…
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Mental Health Australia - Essential polling report: A public mandate for mental health action
19 August 2026
Mental Health Australia commissioned Essential Research to explore how Australians view access to mental health support and how well governments are meeting mental health needs.This report focuses on …
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Increasing NGO data in the National Report Card: Report
19 August 2026
Mental Health Australia was pleased to work with the National Mental Health Commission in 2025-26 to explore opportunities to improve representation of non-government (NGO) services in the Commission’…
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National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement Advocacy
29 July 2026
Mental Health Australia has released a suite of guidance papers to support Commonwealth, state and territory governments as they develop the next National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement.
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