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ASMOF – The Doctors Union – has welcomed a landmark ruling by the NSW Industrial Relations Commission today, which vindicates its case and delivers an appropriate pay increase to support NSW psychiatrists and ease pressure on the mental health system in crisis. ASMOF Councillor Dr Ian Korbel said the decision was an important victory for … Continued
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Key Facts: Administrative reforms in GP practices could significantly boost healthcare productivity GPs report that PBS authority scripts, inconsistent digital forms, and government paperwork are major time-wasting activities The RACGP recommends integrating Online PBS Authorities with GP software, standardising digital forms, and funding administrative work through MyMedicare These changes could free up thousands of hours … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE 1 OCTOBER 2025 LIFELINE SYDNEY & SUTHERLAND PARTNERS WITH INDEPENDENT CINEMAS TO INVITE AUSTRALIANS TO CONNECT AT THE MOVIES ON MENTAL HEALTH DAY FRIDAY OCTOBER 10 TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CRISIS SUPPORT This Mental Health Day (Friday 10 October), Lifeline Sydney and Sutherland and the Mark Sarfaty Cinema & Performing Arts Benevolent Fund are inviting local … Continued
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The Journey Clinic opens in Melbourne with two pioneering services: a residential addiction program and Australia’s first individualised and dedicated, outpatient altered-state therapy clinic. First residential addiction treatment program in the world to integrate altered-state therapies for people with underlying post-traumatic stress disorder and treatment-resistant depression. Model of care combines the humanism and community of … Continued
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Key Facts: 71% of GPs nominated mental health reasons as a top reason for patient presentations in 2025, up 10% since 2017 One in five patients over 15 delayed or avoided mental health care due to cost, with women more likely to postpone treatment 57% of GPs identified mental health as an issue causing concern … Continued
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The Mental Health Coalition of South Australia (MHCSA) today launches Mental Health Month, emphasising the importance of meaningful connections throughout life’s pivotal moments under the theme “Connecting When It Counts.” The month-long initiative challenges traditional perceptions of mental health discussions, moving beyond crisis conversations to celebrate proactive wellbeing and community connection. “Quite often when we … Continued
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Key Facts: One in 4 Children are affected by someone’s drinking. The consequent breakdown of the family leads to very destructive ‘acting out’ behaviour, particularly in teenagers, and this is where Alateen, for children whose lives have been affected by an alcoholic, proves so effective. Helen Gillies [email protected] m: 0414337682 Al-Anon Family Groups is an … Continued
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Key Facts: 28% of students are drinking energy drinks and 39% are eating more foods like chips and chocolate when studying long hours or late at night. 25% of students are cutting back on exercise in the lead up to exams. ReachOut is reporting year on year increases in the wellbeing impacts of study stress … Continued
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Major longitudinal study should serve as a wake up call to protect Australians’ mental health Australians for Mental Health has urged governments and decision makers to take the latest Household, Income, Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey findings seriously, after it revealed growing distress among its respondents. The HILDA report, which has been … Continued
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Climate action is mental health action: Australians for Mental Health Australians for Mental Health is urging all governments to take steps to slow climate change, after the first national climate risk assessment warned of the associated impacts on mental health. The assessment outlines how extreme heat, floods, bushfires, poor air quality and shifting … Continued
