MEDIA RELEASE For immediate release Thursday 4 June, 2026 State Budget Once Again Fails 19,000 South Australians Still Waiting for Mental Health Support The Mental Health Coalition of South Australia (MHCSA) says today’s State Budget has delivered nothing for the 19,000 South Australians with severe mental illness who continue to go without the community-based mental … Continued
Key Facts: – The Australian Mental Health Prize has opened nominations for its 2026 awards, calling for Australians whohave made outstanding contributions to mental health to be recognised for their leadership, advocacy,research and care. – Nominations for the 2026 Australian Mental Health Prize are now open and close on Friday 31 July, 2026.– Visit the … Continued
Key Facts: EVENT DETAILS: What: Coastrek, Sunshine Coast When: Friday 17 July Distances: 20km, 30km, 50km To Donate: To support Coastrek and make a donation to Beyond Blue visit www.coastrek.com.au/donate Beyond Blue is dedicated to offering immediate, quality mental health support via phone 1300 22 46 36, email and webchat: www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support. For all national Coastrek … Continued
Key Facts: Mark Gresser is trekking 6000kms across Australia to raise funds for youth mental health. He’ll receive a special welcome when he crosses the line at Byron Bay. When Perth man Mark Gresser reaches Byron Bay tomorrow (May 30) after his 10-month, 6000-kilometre walk across Australia to raise awareness of youth mental health, … Continued
Key Facts: Women's Health and Equality Queensland (WHEQ) will attend FarmFest in Toowoomba from 2–4 June 2026 to connect with women and girls from regional Queensland and promote their free 1800 4 WOMEN counselling and support service. The 1800 4 WOMEN service offers free, confidential support for mental health challenges, domestic and family violence recovery, … Continued
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Disability will hold its final public hearings on Thursday 28 May and Friday 29 May 2026 for its inquiry into the health impacts of alcohol and other drugs. The witnesses appearing will include peak bodies for the alcohol industry, academic researchers, and national service … Continued
Women’s Mental Health Australia (WMHA) is proud to announce the appointment of Katrina Locandro as Chief Operating Officer, recognising her significant contribution to the organisation’s growth and impact over the past six years. Since joining WMHA in 2020 in a community-focused role, Katrina has played a central role in shaping the organisation’s strategic direction alongside … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RANZCP launches youth psychiatry training as AIHW data reveals youth are Australia’s biggest users of community mental health services Australia’s peak psychiatry body is launching a new subspecialty in youth psychiatry, as government data confirms that teenagers aged 12 to 17 are the highest users of specialised community mental health services … Continued
Key Facts: Roses in the Ocean launches storytelling series for National Volunteer Week 2026 (18-24 May), highlighting volunteers' lived experiences in suicide prevention The campaign theme Your Year to Volunteer calls on Australians to contribute to stronger communities through meaningful volunteer work Volunteers use their personal experiences to provide peer-based support, contributing to community initiatives … Continued
Key Facts: A new analysis of 24 years of Australian data found a long-term trend of deteriorating mental health among adolescents and young adults had the steepest decline between 2019 and 2021 – and is only now showing a clear rebound. The mental health of young Australians has been deteriorating since the mid-2010s, with a … Continued
