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National Mental Health Commission @NMHC

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

Joined October 2011
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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.

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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…
Just announced: economic modelling and evaluation to support future mental health reforms

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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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Stigma and discrimination reduction must be at the centre of mental health reform. Raising awareness matters, but awareness alone is not enough. Our CEO, David McGrath, explains why 👉 mentalhealthcommission.gov.a…
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We're partnering with @SANEAustralia to develop a National Stigma & Discrimination Report Card. We're committed to monitoring and reporting on experiences of stigma & discrimination. The reports aim to empower people, guide policy & improve outcomes: mentalhealthcommission.gov.a…
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Today is Trans Day of Visibility, a time to celebrate trans, gender‑diverse and non‑binary people. It's also a reminder that there's still work to do to end stigma and discrimination. Gender‑affirming care supports better mental health outcomes. Find out more 👉 tdov.org.au
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World Bipolar Day raises awareness about bipolar disorders and works to reduce stigma. Sharing resources helps people better understand the condition. Stigma and discrimination can delay diagnosis and treatment, creating barriers to care. Find out more 👉 worldbipolarday.org
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Happy Neurodiversity Celebration Week! Around 15–20% of Australians are neurodivergent, which means their brains learn and process information in different ways. Diverse ways of thinking make us stronger. Find out more 👉neurodiversityweek.com/resou…
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On #IWD, we recognise the mental health needs of women. In Australia, 2 in 3 women face sex and gender bias in healthcare, and over 30% see it in mental health support. These barriers can be changed through gender‑responsive, accessible care. #IWD2026
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We recognise that many people in Australia may feel distressed by recent overseas conflicts, whether they are directly affected, have loved ones in the region, or those who are feeling stressed from ongoing news coverage about the conflicts. Support 👉 mentalhealthcommission.gov.a…
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Today is Mental Health Nurses' Day – a chance to recognise and celebrate the vital role that mental health nurses can and do make in providing compassionate, evidence‑based care to individuals and to helping create a safer and more equitable mental health system @ACMHN
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