Australia's mental health system is failing those most in need – not because of neglect or underfunding, but because of overdiagnosis and misallocation, this report warns. The report shows that programs designed to expand access to care have created a system that treats ordinary distress as pathology. It calls for reform built on five key...

This report proposes reforms to build a sustainable system for people with psychosocial disability within the existing National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) budget. It recommends redirecting funds so support is available both inside and outside the scheme, ensuring access is not determined by eligibility or location. It sets out recommendations to achieve these reforms.

This study explores National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) psychosocial support among Indigenous Australians in South East Queensland, highlighting disparities in access and budget allocation. Findings show higher access for Indigenous participants benefiting those most in need. However, systemic challenges persist including under‑identification, missing utilisation data and housing instability.

This report examines why people with psychosocial disability face barriers to accessing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). It explains how eligibility is assessed, highlights declining access, explores the causes, outlines the impact of reduced support and presents key findings and recommendations.

Research examining official National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participation data to explore how NDIS use varies by geographic areas within Greater Sydney. The report reveals disparities in NDIS participation rates and specific disability rates (across autism, developmental delay, intellectual disability or psychosocial disability) by Local Government Area.