Mental health and wellbeing Budget 2021-22, “the foundation for a truly integrated national system.”
National Mental Health Commission Chair, Lucy Brogden AM, has described the 2021-2022 Federal Budget as, “a genuine shift in our national response to mental health, wellbeing and suicide prevention.”
Yesterday’s $2.3 billion budget announcement presents a commitment to a more preventive, compassionate and person-centred mental health and suicide prevention system.
“In 2021, more Australians than ever are recognising the importance of seeking help for their mental ill health, and governments and the sector are united in their commitment to meet this need,” Mrs Brogden said.
“To achieve this we need both system reform and additional services. This budget addresses both. We also need an ongoing commitment to building our evidence base to enhance knowledge, services delivery and outcomes.”
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