Mental Health Victoria
Wednesday 12 May 2021
Mental Health Victoria CEO Angus Clelland said last night’s Federal Budget announcement represents the “start of a long-overdue generational shift in mental health and suicide prevention investment”.
MHV welcomed last night’s announcement of a record $2.3 billion investment in mental health and suicide prevention over four years to 2025.
Stand-out budget initiatives included $820 million in commitments for the expansion of the fledgling national adult community mental health centre program, enhancement of headspace, and establishment of child mental health and wellbeing hubs.
“As long-time advocates for investment in accessible, multidisciplinary service hubs in the community, we are delighted that the Federal Government has prioritised this initiative. This investment, along with the expansion of digital mental health and suicide prevention services, will improve the mental health and wellbeing of hundreds of thousands of
The Hon Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care
The Morrison Government is continuing to guarantee essential services by investing $2.3 billion in the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan to lead landmark reform in mental health support and treatment for Australians in need.
Based on the principles of Prevention, Compassion and Care, the Plan will invest $1.4 billion in high quality and person-centred treatment, which includes the development of a national network of mental health treatment centres for adults, youth and children through the Head to Health and headspace programs.
Mental health and suicide prevention are key priorities for the Morrison Government in keeping Australians safe and a central feature of Australia’s Long-Term National Health Plan.