The Hon Emma McBride MP

The Australian Government is investing $27.5 million to expand the psychiatry workforce, ensuring all Australians regardless of where they live have better access to quality mental health care.

As part of our commitment to investing in mental health the Australian Government will deliver a new Head to Health service, boosting the availability and convenience of free mental health services for adults in Northam, Western Australia.

Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's interview with Greg Jennett about the National Disaster Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework, Black Dog National Emergency Worker Support Service, and Australian Psychological Society Disaster Response Network.

The Albanese Government is providing $6.2 million to The Embrace Collective for their Embrace Kids program to help kids tackle body image issues to live happier, healthier lives now and in the future.

Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's press conference on the National Disaster Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework.

Read the transcript of the television interview between Assistant Minister McBride and Jaynie Seal on cheaper medicines; Rural and Remote Health symposium; National Disaster Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework.

Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's radio interview with Tom Oriti on cheaper medicines; National Disaster Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework.

The Albanese Government is investing $7 million to boost mental health and wellbeing support to enhance resilience to disasters, including support to emergency services workers.

Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's speech at the 9th Rural and Remote Health Scientific Symposium.

Extra mental health funding support will be provided to First Nations communities affected by major flooding, caused by a number of recent cyclones and monsoonal events in Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland.