About Us
About Mental Health Australia
For over 25 years Mental Health Australia has advocated for mental health reform, and we continue to drive policy changes and proactively put mental health on the agenda.
We have over 150 members, including service providers, professional bodies, organisations representing people with mental ill-health, family, carers and supporters, researchers and state and territory mental health peak bodies.
As the national peak for mental health, we unite the mental health sector to present a cohesive voice to government, and provide practical policy solutions to influence decision-making, which in turn, improves the mental health system and the mental health of people in Australia. We work to strengthen the impact and influence of the mental health sector and embed a human rights approach across the mental health system.
The views and expertise of people with lived and living experience of mental ill-health, family, carers and supporters, along with our member organisations, underpins our work. We believe that by bringing together diverse perspectives across Mental Health Australia’s members, the community and governments, we will create greater change and more innovative solutions, than what any of us could do working alone.
Our Values
Our organisational values are Curiosity, Courage and Connection.
Strategy
Mental Health Australia's Strategy 2024 - 2029
As the leading peak body in the mental health sector, our strategy is focussed on collaborating with our members, the Australian Government, and people with lived and living experience of mental ill-health, and their family, carers and supporters, to reform the mental health system.
Our strategic goals for 2024-2029 are:
- We drive better mental health policies and systems
- We unite and strengthen the mental health sector.
Read more about our goals and how we will work to achieve them in our Strategy 2024-2029.
Partner With Us
Mental Health Australia prides itself on providing members with a range of benefits and value to advocate for lasting mental health reform.
Our History
For over 25 years Mental Health Australia has advocated for mental health reform.
Our Governance Structure
Mental Health Australia is a company limited by guarantee. We have over 150 member organisations.
Meet our Members
Mental Health Australia members share our vision for a mentally healthy nation where the wellbeing of all Australians is protected and enhanced by strong service systems and social attitudes that promote recovery.
Reconciliation Action Plan
Mental Health Australia’s ultimate aim is for mentally healthy people, mentally healthy communities. Reconciliation is essential to achieving this.
Careers with Mental Health Australia
There has never been a better time to join our team. Click below to view our current vacancies.
Working at Mental Health Australia offers the opportunity to become involved with a national peak body that unites the voices of the mental health sector and advocates for policies that improve mental health. Mental Health Australia respects, values and encourages diversity and inclusion. We believe that diversity in our people enriches our organisation as well as the communities we serve.
