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October 31, 2011
New Mental Health Commission Legislation

In honour of Mental Health Month the Minister for Mental Health, Hon Kevin Humphries has released a guide to the proposed NSW Mental Health Commission entitled, “DELIVERING REFORM to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the NSW community Legislation to establish the NSW Mental Health Commission”. Read our summary or download the guide to this legislation below.

In honour of Mental Health Month the Minister for Mental Health, Hon Kevin Humphries has released a document entitled, “DELIVERING REFORM to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the NSW community Legislation to establish the NSW Mental Health Commission”.

October 17, 2011
Update on the development of NSW Mental Health Commission

Current status on the establishment of the NSW Mental Health Commission from Kevin Humphries, NSW Minister for Mental Health. Click  Newsletter - Oct 2011.pdf 

 The Office of the Hon Kevin Humphries, NSW Minister for- Mental Health, Healthy Lifestyle and Western Sydney-released a newletter updating  progress  on the establishment of the NSW Mental Health Commission.

March 21, 2011
Mental Health Reform Update

The  Federal Minister for Mental Health and Aging, Mark Butler gives an update on what the Gillard Government is doing to advance vital reforms in mental health across Australia.

I’d like to take this opportunity to update you on what the Gillard Government is doing to advance vital reforms in mental health. We know that mental health is an issue that is firmly on the minds of many Australians.

 As I am sure you would be aware, the Prime Minister identified mental health reform as a major priority for this term of government. That is why she appointed me as the first ever Commonwealth Minister for Mental Health.

November 23, 2010
MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMER AND CARER STIGMA SURVEY

The Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA) is undertaking a consumer and carer survey about the behaviour of health professionals towards people with mental illness.

As the peak national body for mental health the MCHA is committed to ensuring fair and equitable mental health services for all Australians.  We understand that feelings of discrimination, victimisation, or negative judgement create a real barrier to effective engagement in mental health treatment.