This report examines the extent to which mental health policy intent, legal obligations and fundamental principles are being realised in practice. It identifies examples of emerging good practice with the potential to be adopted at scale and contribute to the realisation of policy objectives. It finds overseas-born Australians more likely to delay mental health support.

This brief outlines practical policy solutions to deliver a tailored approach to improve outcomes for participants with psychosocial disability with existing funding. It recommends priority actions informed by sector and lived experience expertise which, if implemented, would improve the efficacy of funding already committed to the NDIS.

This statement outlines specific recommendations for Health and Mental Health Ministers as the next immediate steps to commit to at their meeting in June 2025 to improve child and youth mental health in Australia. The recommendations cover mental health in education, digital mental health supports, workforce capacity and waiting times.

This paper outlines a diverse cross-section of psychosocial services shown to be effective and valued by people with lived experience of mental ill-health, family, carers and supporters. The advice in this paper also shows the principles which should underpin the design of any future psychosocial services.

Mental Health Australia’s 2023 'Report to the nation' provides a 'pulse-check' of the mental health and wellbeing of people in Australia. Compared to 2022, Australians’ overall mental health remains the same, though with some increases in people feeling happier and more connected.