Let's Get to Work is an employment strategy and, a way forward to address one of the most important productivity and health issues in Australia. It outlines the actions that need to be taken and provides a detailed background and rationale to these recommended actions.

The Let's Get To Work strategy has been developed by the Mental Health Council of Australia following almost 12 months of background research, consultation, and extensive drafting and revision. It is about moving beyond rhetoric to action.

Work is one of the most important defining aspects of who we are, our sense of meaning, value and belonging. The therapeutic value of work cannot be overstated. There are many people with mental illness whose participation in work has been limited by policy settings, a lack of support resources, and a lack of information and awareness. This limited participation is not only impacting negatively on Australia's productivity, but also on the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.

It is evident that Australia lags well behind other countries in addressing the employment of people who experience mental health issues. This is despite many sets of words proclaiming a commitment to improving the rate of employment amongst people with a mental illness.