Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Today’s announcement of major changes to the way we fund and administer hospitals shows that the Rudd Government is committed to reforming the health system, however, hospital reform is only one part of the health system reform Australia desperately needs.
Read More... "Health Reform – Next Step Must be Mental Health Reform"Thursday, January 28, 2010
David Crosbie, CEO of the Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA), told the 7.30 Report last night that greater investment is needed in community-based treatment options for people with a mental illness.
Read More... "Desperate need for community mental health beds"Tuesday, January 26, 2010
The Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA) has welcomed the appointment of Professor Pat McGorry as Australian of the Year for 2010. Professor McGorry is not only a highly respected leader within the mental health sector, he is someone who has changed the way we respond to youth mental health in Australia and internationally.
Read More... "Pat McGorry: a great choice as Australian of the Year!"Thursday, January 21, 2010
More acute mental health beds and more doctors is not the answer to Australia’s mental health needs – it is more community-based beds which will improve mental health outcomes, according to David Crosbie, CEO of the Mental Health Council of Australia.
Read More... "We need more mental health beds, but not in hospitals!"Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Up to 80 per cent of inmates in Australian prisons have a mental illness and magistrates in regional areas are sending mentally ill people to jail as there is often no treatment or mental health facilities available. David Crosbie, MHCA CEO, told ABC current affairs last night that many magistrates are not always able to access appropriate mental health care and too many inmates are sent to prison without the treatment they need
Read More... "Lack of services mean mentally ill sent to prison, not treated"Wednesday, December 23, 2009
You could be forgiven for thinking that expensive presents, lavish meals and excessive alcohol are going to automatically create more love between everyone at Christmas. The reality is often very different,” according to David Crosbie, CEO of the Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA).
Read More... "Christmas – it’s just not that perfect!"Friday, October 30, 2009
The Rudd Government’s response to Who Cares ...? Report on the inquiry into better support for carers is welcomed by the Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA) as a major acknowledgment of the issues facing carers, however we urge the Government to consider the critical practical issues identified in the MHCA report, Advocacy to Adversity: The Lives and Hopes of Mental Health Carers.
Read More... "Response to Who Cares ...? welcomed but Government should also consider more practical steps to assist mental health carers"Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Adversity to Advocacy: The Lives and Hopes of Mental Health Carers was officially launched by the Hon Jenny Macklin at Parliament House today.
Read More... "New report highlights the reality gap between policy and practice"Friday, October 9, 2009
10 October is World Mental Health Day, but mental health issues affect millions of Australians every day of the year.
Read More... "Mental Health Day is 365 days a year"Thursday, October 8, 2009
To celebrate World Mental Health Week, the Mental Health Council of Australia is today hosting a unique forum at the National Press Club to discuss models of mental health care in Australia. Does Doctor Know Best? - Making the Most of Primary Mental Health Care will bring together consumers, professionals, carers and bureaucrats to discuss the current model of primary care and the way mental health consumers access primary health care treatment.
Read More... "Mental Health Forum: a press club first"Friday, August 28, 2009
An $11 million funding allocation to charitable and non-profit organisations has been welcomed by the Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA) as a positive initiative which will assist many community organisations deliver enhanced services to Australians in need.
Read More... "New community funding welcomed"Thursday, August 27, 2009
An Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report on mental health services in Australia shows an increase in mental health funding and visits to GPs – but it doesn’t tell us whether this investment in mental health is improving outcomes for people with mental health problems.
Read More... "AIHW Report: is the investment making people better?"Tuesday, July 28, 2009
The Review of Suicide Statistics in Australia released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare presents a disturbing picture, according to the CEO of the Mental Health Council of Australia, Mr David Crosbie.
Read More... "Suicide data reveals shocking picture"Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Unlike many other lobby groups, the Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA) has not called on the Rudd Government for more funds in the 2009 budget, despite clear evidence of a growing demand for mental health services and prevention
Read More... "Budget needs accountability"Friday, May 8, 2009
Federal Government moves to increase the excise on beer are not only welcomed, but should be expanded to apply an increased excise on all alcohol products, David Crosbie, CEO of the Mental Health Council of Australia, said today.
Read More... "Beer tax increase doesn’t go far enough"Friday, May 1, 2009
The Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA) and the National Mental Health Consumer and Carer Forum (NMHCCF) today welcomed many of the recommendations in Who Cares…? Report on the inquiry into better support for carers, but want to see a strong Government commitment to ongoing funding and support for their implementation.
Read More... "Who Cares...? launched – but what next for carers of people with mental illness?"Friday, May 1, 2009
The Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA) today welcomed the Dunt review of mental health services in the ADF and congratulated the Government on initiating measures which will improve the mental health of members of the Australian Defence Forces and ex-service men and women.
Read More... "Inquiry will improve mental health of Australian Defence Forces"Friday, March 20, 2009
The Minister for Housing, the Hon Tanya Plibersek MP today launched Home Truths: Mental Health, Housing and Homelessness in Australia, a landmark report by the Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA).
Read More... "MHCA launches Home Truths"Thursday, March 5, 2009
A new internet channel, Mentalympians.tv, will be launched at the 6th Annual International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership in Brisbane today.
Read More... "Mental Health TV - A World First"Monday, February 16, 2009
The Health and Hospital Reform Commission report released today highlights fundamental issues about our health system and the importance of reforming the way we respond to mental health.
Read More... "Health Commission Report = Blueprint for Mental Health Reform"Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Two new services offering real prospects of improved access to quality mental
Read More... "MHCA Welcomes New Services in NSW and the ACT"Monday, December 22, 2008
The MHCA welcomes the Australian Government’s White Paper on Homelessness, The
Read More... "MHCA Welcomes Homelessness White Paper"Thursday, December 4, 2008
A new federal model for disability employment services has been warmly welcomed by the
Read More... "Disability Employment Model will open opportunities for mental health consumers"Friday, November 21, 2008
The Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA) has welcomed the Rudd Government’s
Read More... "Mental Health Council welcomes campaign against binge drinking"Wednesday, November 19, 2008
The Members’ Policy Forum (MPF) of the Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA) met in
Read More... "Communiqué from Mental Health Council of Australia Members’ Policy Forum"Thursday, October 23, 2008
A new national survey of mental health (the first in ten years) released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed the extent of mental health problems across Australia.
Read More... "Over 2 million Australians have unmet mental health needs "Wednesday, October 22, 2008
“Most mental health carers would gladly refund their one-off Christmas bonus if they could be guaranteed better mental health services for the person they are caring for,” according to David Crosbie, CEO of the Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA).
Read More... "Keep the money - give me proper care! "Thursday, October 16, 2008
Ministers, Members of Parliament, the Australian Federal Police and representatives of the mental health and drug and alcohol sectors met at Parliament House this morning to discuss critical issues relating to the justice system and drug and alcohol use in Australia.
Read More... "Parliamentary Forum discusses Justice and Drugs "Monday, October 13, 2008
Today’s signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Life Insurance Industry and Mental Health Sector at Old Parliament House in Canberra is a historic event. The parties began working together in 2001 to improve life insurance outcomes for Australians suffering from, or with a history of mental illness. This unique collaboration was formalised in 2003 and was again signed in 2004 and 2006 - and remains a world first.
Read More... "Mental health community and life insurance industry sign MoU "Friday, October 10, 2008
The World Federal MAKING MENTAL HEALTH A GLOBAL PRIORITY: SCALING UP SERVICES THROUGH CITIZEN ADVOCACY AND ACTION.
Read More... "Launch of World Mental Health Day "Friday, October 10, 2008
A new report has found Australians are accessing mental health care at unprecedented levels with the cost of the new Medicare Items for mental health services now three times higher than the initial budget estimate. The 2nd Report on the Mental Health and the New Medicare Services released today by the Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA) also revealed that since the introduction of the new Medicare Items for mental health services:
Read More... "Over 900,000 Australians have mental health plans"Thursday, September 25, 2008
The release today of the Senate Community Affairs Committee Inquiry into Mental Health Services -Towards Recovery: Mental Health Services in Australia – provides the basis of genuine reform in mental health for all Australians. The Report has been commended by the Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA).
Read More... "New Senate report a road map to mental health reform "Monday, September 8, 2008
A Sydney university survey has highlighted the urgent need for early intervention in diagnosing and helping young people with mental health problems, the MHCA said today.
Read More... "Mental Health services failing young people "Monday, June 30, 2008
The tragic murder of Dr Khulod Maarouf-Hassan is the subject of tonight’s Australian Story (ABC TV) and highlights the ongoing failure of Australia’s mental health system.
Read More... "Australian Story highlights mental health system failures "Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Fixing Australia’s mental health system is a key priority area if we are serious about fixing up the existing health system – that’s the message from the new AIHW report Australia’s Health 2008.
Read More... "Fix mental Health and you fix Health "Thursday, June 12, 2008
The Hon Nicola Roxon MP, Minister for Health and Minister with responsibility for Mental Health, will be the Guest Speaker at the 2nd Annual Grace Groom Memorial Lecture, which will be held at the National Press Club, Canberra, on Thursday 12 June 2008 from 12.00 – 2.00 pm.
Read More... "Nicola Roxon, Minister for Health - Address at Grace Groom Memorial Lecture, 12 June 2008 "Thursday, June 12, 2008
A new National Advisory Council on Mental Health, announced today by Health Minister Nicola Roxon, will bring a range of expertise to government policy and decision making.
Read More... "Government's Advisory Council will enhance mental health reform "Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Mr David Crosbie, CEO of the Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA) has welcomed the announcement of the Rudd Government’s new Social Inclusion Board, commended the appointment of a well respected and experienced group of advisors, but also issued a note of caution in relation to their ongoing role.
Read More... "Social Inclusion Board must recognise links to mental health "Wednesday, May 21, 2008
The release today of the Senate Community Affairs Committee Inquiry into Mental Health Services -Towards Recovery: Mental Health Services in Australia – provides the basis of genuine reform in mental health for all Australians. The Report has been commended by the Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA).
Read More... "MHCA appears before Senate Committee "Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Carers of people with mental illness are urged to make a submission to a new parliamentary inquiry into carer needs which was announced today.
Read More... "Carers urged to make submissions to new inquiry "Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Despite some reports to the contrary, the Rudd Government’s first budget will be welcomed by the mental health sector.
Read More... "Budget 2008: Mental Health Slashed? "Friday, May 9, 2008
Monday, March 10, 2008
Initiatives by the Rudd Government to tackle binge drinking will help address mental illness in young people, said the CEO of the Mental Health Council of Australia, David Crosbie.”
Read More... "Binge drinking initiatives will help address mental illness"Saturday, March 8, 2008
A review into mental health services in the Australian Defence Forces has been welcomed by the Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA) as a timely and much needed examination of the adequacy of resources and treatment in the military.
Read More... "Defence review into health services welcomed by MHCA"Friday, March 7, 2008
Scrapping the $1600 annual bonuses paid to Australia’s carers will hurt not only carers, but many mental health consumers, the Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA) said today.
Read More... "Mental Health Carers need support "Friday, February 1, 2008
A forum to encourage greater workforce participation by removing the unfair disincentives and barriers in the existing Welfare to Work legislation will be held at Parliament House on 15 February 2008.
Read More... "Welfate to Work - End the Unfairness "Friday, December 21, 2007
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