The Hon Emma McBride MP

Read the transcript of Minister Butler and Assistant Minister McBride's press conference on the Central Coast, NSW about Medicare Urgent Care Clinics; support for Central Coast mums and babies; doctors; private health insurance and Medicare Mental Health Centres.

Young people in Western Victoria now have greater access to free mental health care and support, following the opening of a new youth mental health service in Hamilton today by Assistant Minister Kate Thwaites.

Young people in north Brisbane and Moreton Bay will now have access to a new mental health service, focused on supporting local First Nations people.

The Australian Government and the National Suicide Prevention Office have released the National Suicide Prevention Strategy 2025-2035.

Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's speech on the launch of the National Suicide Prevention Strategy 2025-2035.

The Australian Government is delivering high-quality free mental health supports for new parents, younger Australians, LGBTIQA+ people and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

First Nations people in South Australia will have a dedicated social and emotional wellbeing centre designed for their needs, with an interim service open by the end of 2025.

Read the transcript from Assistant Minister McBride's doorstop in Canberra which covered the Butterfly Foundation's Cost of Appearance Ideals Report and the Australian Government's $9.2 million in funding for the Butterfly Foundation.

The Australian Government is boosting help and support for people with eating disorders with a grant of $9.2 million to the Butterfly National Helpline.

Read the transcript from Assistant Minister McBride's interview on ABC Radio Brisbane which covered access to mental health services, rollout of Medicare Mental Health Centres and First Nations mental health.