@NMHC

We provide evidence & advice, and act as a catalyst for change to continuously improve Australia’s mental health and suicide prevention systems.

mentalhealthcommission.gov.au
Joined October 2011
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We've released the Digital Technology Experiences of Children and Young People report, a landmark Australian study on how young people use digital technology and what it means for mental health and wellbeing. Read more 👉 mentalhealthcommission.gov.a…
What is the relationship between digital technology and child and youth mental health? Read the report now.

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We're working with Monash University on Value in Mind: Assessing the Economic Value of Mental Health Services and Supports in Australia. Your input can help us understand which services make the biggest difference in people's lives. Take the survey now 👉 enter.surveyengine.com/r.156…
Help us understand which mental health services and supports make the biggest difference in people’s lives. Take the survey.

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Join us and the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences for the 2026 Stigma and Discrimination Reduction Symposium. 📅 Monday, 14 September ⏰8:30am – 5:30pm AEST 📍Zinc, Federation Square, Naarm/Melbourne and online. Register now for free 👉stigmaanddiscriminationreduc…
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The National Report Card 2025 is out now. Want to know how Australia's mental health system is performing? Read the report and explore the findings 👉 mentalhealthcommission.gov.a…
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We've funded the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne to deliver the 2026 Stigma and Discrimination Reduction Symposium. By learning from each other, we can help create communities where everyone feels included. Register at stigmaanddiscriminationreduc…
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Last week, we published the Commission's first National Stigma and Discrimination Report Card, in partnership with SANE. Join us for a free webinar to unpack the report. Register now 👉 sane-org.zoom.us/webinar/reg…
Understanding stigma and discrimination. Free webinar Monday 20 July 12pm AEST. Register now.

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We have published the Commission's first National Stigma and Discrimination Report Card, in partnership with @SANEAustralia. It provides a national picture of how people with mental health challenges are perceived and treated in Australia 👉mentalhealthcommission.gov.a…
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This Men's Health Week, we recognise the specific mental health challenges men face. 42% of men in Australia have experienced a mental illness at some point in their lifetime. If you or any of the men in your life need support call 👉 @MensLine_Aus 📱1300 78 99 78
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We support the new models of care for youth services drafted for headspace Plus and Youth Specialist Care Centres (YSCCs). They respond to an important gap in services for young people with more serious needs. Our CEO, David McGrath, provides more info 👉 mentalhealthcommission.gov.a…
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New models of care for youth services have been drafted for headspace Plus and Youth Specialist Care Centres (YSCCs). @healthgovau has opened public consultation on the models. Find out more and have your say 👉 consultations.health.gov.au/…
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It's Reconciliation Week and we're taking a moment to talk about social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB). It's the foundation for physical and mental health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Find out more about SEWB from Gayaa Dhuwi: static1.squarespace.com/stat…
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On National Sorry Day we remember and acknowledge the Stolen Generations - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families. Survivors and their kin face worse mental health outcomes and need culturally safe health and healing services.
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It's World Schizophrenia Awareness Day. Schizophrenia is often misunderstood and people may deal with negative stereotypes and attitudes. Our upcoming Stigma and Discrimination Report Card will provide new insights into how stigma affects mental health: mentalhealthcommission.gov.a…
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It's International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). Stigma and discrimination lead to worse mental health outcomes for LGBTQIA+ people. This barrier to care continues to be a focus in our national reporting. Find out more 👉 mentalhealthcommission.gov.a…
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Budget 2026-27 provides important continuity but a clearer pathway is needed for long-term mental health reform. Read our full statement 👉mentalhealthcommission.gov.a…
Budget 2026-27. Read our statement.

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We have set up an Advisory Council to improve how we listen, learn, and respond. This will help make sure our work reflects real life experiences and that reducing stigma is part of decisions that affect workplaces and services. Read more 👉 mentalhealthcommission.gov.a…
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Overseas conflict and rising cost of living is impacting mental health. SBS wrote an article on how seeing distressing content is taking its toll. Our CEO, David McGrath, spoke about the importance of building supportive and connected communities 👉 sbs.com.au/news/article/why-…

'Carrying things that aren't mine': Anxiety in the age of constant crisis

Constant exposure to global crises is fuelling anxiety and reshaping how people stay informed and when they step back.

sbs.com.au
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It's World Day for Safety and Health at Work. As AI in the workplace becomes more common, the fear that AI will replace jobs is very real. Find out more about how workplaces can plan for increasing use of AI and support workers at the same time 👉 mentalhealthcommission.gov.a…
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We've commissioned Monash University to study the economic impacts of mental health interventions in Australia. This project will help to understand which services make the biggest difference in people's lives. Read our media release 👉 mentalhealthcommission.gov.a…
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It's World Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Day. We're working on the Digital Experiences of Children and Young People research project to understand how digital technology affects mental health. Find out more 👉 mentalhealthcommission.gov.a…
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