National Review of Mental Health Programmes and Services delivered to the Commonwealth Government

National Review of Mental Health Programmes and Services delivered to the Commonwealth Government
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The National Mental Health Commission is pleased to have delivered the 2014 National Review of Mental Health Programmes and Services to the Commonwealth Government.

The Review examines existing mental health programmes and services across all levels of government, and the private and nongovernment sectors. It focusses on assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of programmes and services in supporting individuals experiencing mental ill-health and their families and other support people to lead a contributing life and to engage productively in the community.

The Commission has taken a whole-of-system, whole-of-government and whole-of-life perspective to the Review. Throughout our consultations, the Commission has found a strong commitment to mental health reform to deliver better outcomes for people who need mental health supports and programmes and a strongly shared view about directions for reform.

We would like to acknowledge the contributions of all those we consulted. Indeed, the strength of these contributions is no better illustrated than in the more than 2,000 submissions we received.

Consideration of the Review Report now is a matter for the Government.

We look forward to continuing working with the Government and the mental health sector – particularly people with a lived experience, their families and other support people – to collectively achieve our vision that all Australians achieve the best possible mental health and wellbeing.

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Acknowledgement of Country

The Commission acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands throughout Australia.
We pay our respects to their clans, and to the elders, past present and emerging, and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, sea and community.

Diversity

The Commission is committed to embracing diversity and eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of health services. The Commission welcomes all people irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Lived Experience

We acknowledge the individual and collective contributions of those with a lived and living experience of mental ill-health and suicide, and those who love, have loved and care for them. Each person’s journey is unique and a valued contribution to Australia’s commitment to mental health suicide prevention systems reform.