Outcome 11: Mental Health

Outcome 11 aims to enhance the capacity of the mental health system so people with a mental illness, their families and carers can receive the support they need. The outcome is also focused on reducing the prevalence, disability and impact of mental illness and suicide in the community.

In 2007–08, the Department worked towards achieving Outcome 11 by managing initiatives under the Commonwealth’s contribution to the Council of Australian Governments Mental Health package; and supporting other mental health and wellbeing and suicide prevention activities.

This chapter reports on the major activities undertaken by the Department during the year, addressing each of the key strategic directions and performance indicators published in the Outcome 11 chapters of the 2007–08 Health and Ageing Portfolio Budget Statements and 2007–08 Health and Ageing Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements.

The Mental Health and Workforce Division was responsible for managing Outcome 11 in 2007–08.