The Hon Emma McBride MP

The Australian Government will invest $8.5 million to support those with a lived experience of mental health to shape the policies and programs that affect them.

The Australian Government will invest $8.5 million to support those with a lived experience of mental health to shape the policies and programs that affect them.

Today, the Australian Government has released the independent evaluation of the Better Access initiative, which shows that while the scheme has broadened access to mental health services, it is not delivering for all Australians equally.

Addressing health care inequities faced by regional, rural and remote communities across New South Wales was a key focus of the Australian-NSW Government Bilateral Regional Health Forum held in Tamworth today.

The Australian-NSW Government Bilateral Regional Health Forum was held in Tamworth today.

The Australian Government is investing $8 million into seven collaborative research projects to better support the health and wellbeing of all Australians, under the Partnership Project.

Read the transcript for Minister Butler's speech on the 10th anniversary of tobacco plain packaging.

As flooding continues to cause significant damage and disruption across the east coast, the Australian Government is providing an extra $9.7 million to impacted communities to boost mental health supports and respond to the public health risks posed by mosquito borne diseases.

A doctor or nurse practitioner who lives and works in the most remote parts of Australia will have their HELP debt wiped under legislation being introduced by the Australian Government today.

A new headspace centre has opened in Taree, providing young people with the support they need for their mental health and wellbeing.