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Australians for Mental Health welcomes Labor’s promise to help new parent

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Australians for Mental Health welcomes Labor’s promise to help new parents Australians for Mental Health has endorsed Labor’s election commitment to provide free mental health support to parents before and after their child’s birth.    The $16.7 million promised would go towards opening eight new peri-natal mental health centres.    The announcement builds on the … Continued

Election commitments welcome but it’s time for systemic long-term reform

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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10 April 2025   MEDIA RELEASE Election commitments welcome but it’s time for systemic long-term reform Our mental health system continues to fail those with severe and complex mental health challenges, as election commitments from both major parties ignore the long-term structural change the sector urgently needs. Mental Health Coordinating Council … Continued

A Transformative Event Is Coming To The Sydney Opera House This Weekend, with Two Thousand Attendees Expected To Attend

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This Sunday, April 13th, the Sydney Opera House will welcome two thousand attendees for a transformative event featuring a powerful and inspiring lineup.    Wayfinders: Ordinary People Changing the World is a FREE event designed to offer hope, clarity, and a path to personal and collective transformation.   In-person speakers are: Dr Julia Baird – Australian journalist … Continued

NEW ‘VOTE YOUR MIND’ WEBTOOL REVEALS MAJOR HEALTH INEQUITIES IN AUSTRALIA

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NEW ‘VOTE YOUR MIND’ WEBTOOL REVEALS MAJOR HEALTH INEQUITIES IN AUSTRALIA A new webtool reveals just how much Australians are paying in out-of-pocket costs for mental health services in each electorate around the country.    The Vote Your Mind webtool, launched by grassroots advocacy group Australians for Mental Health, allows people to see what the out-of-pocket … Continued

Australian College of Mental Health Nurses Welcomes Government’s $1 Billion Mental Health Investment

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The Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN) welcomes the Albanese Government’s $1 billion commitment to expand mental health services while highlighting the need for a strong mental health nursing workforce to deliver these promises. This significant commitment acknowledges the critical importance of accessible mental health care and addresses several longstanding gaps in the current … Continued

Free mental health support for Queensland’s Emergency Service Workers

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Queensland, April 2025: Black Dog Institute is offering free world-class mental health support for emergency service workers and volunteers who have been impacted by recent severe weather events in Queensland. The National Emergency Worker Support Service (NEWSS), established by Black Dog Institute and UNSW Sydney in 2020, achieves PTSD recovery rates of more than 80 … Continued