The Hon Emma McBride MP

Children in the southern suburbs of Adelaide now have access to early intervention and mental health support through a new Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub.

Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's press conference about opening a Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub; mental health services for children; and the healthcare sector in SA.

Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's doorstop interview about the graduation of medical students from Charles Sturt University.

Read Assistant Minister McBride's speech at the 2025 Medicines Management Conference in Melbourne about the Australian Government’s work to strengthen the public health system and improve access to vital care for all Australians.

Read Assistant Minister McBride's speech at the Black Dog Institute's AI in Mental Health Roundtable at Parliament House.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about the Medicare Mental Health Check In service; cohealth services; gender-affirming care; and the National Health Reform Agreement.

The Albanese Government has selected St Vincent’s Health Australia to deliver a new free digital mental health service, Medicare Mental Health Check In, launching on 1 January 2026.

Read Assistant Minister McBride's speech at the 2025 Australian Mental Health Prize at UNSW, Sydney.

Read Assistant Minister McBride's speech from the Serving our People People's Ball.

The Australian Government is investing in the future of Australia’s mental health workforce, with a grant round now open to support access to internships for trainee psychologists.