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Increasing NGO data in the National Report Card

From Mental Health Australia for the National Mental Health Commission.

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Increasing NGO data in the National Report Card
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Non-Government Organisation (NGO) Data

In our Report Card 2024, we committed to working with Mental Health Australia (MHA) and the sector to explore ways to better reflect non-government services in our Report Card.

In its report, Increasing NGO data in the National Report Card, MHA gave the Commission several short- and longer-term recommendations to consider. These recommendations helped shape Report Card 2025 and will help shape future reports. 

MHA worked with the sector to help the Commission better understand data for non-government mental health services. This work also identified ways to build a more complete picture of mental health services in future Report Cards. 

MHA consulted with 11 organisations to develop draft findings and recommendations for the Commission to consider. These were then tested and improved through a sector webinar. More than 40 people attended, including representatives from community organisations and lived experience groups. 

The Commission will continue to consider the Report’s recommendations. This will include working with data custodians to test what is possible. 

MHA’s work was grounded in consultation with the sector. It is an important step in building our shared knowledge of the non-government mental health sector. We thank MHA and its members for their time, expertise and commitment to this project.

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