About mental health
Find out what we’re doing to support Australians with mental ill-health.
About suicide prevention
Read how we're working to prevent suicide and support those affected.
Better Access initiative
See Medicare rebates that help people access mental health support.
Get help now
Find a list of contacts for organisations that can give you the help you need.
Find support
If you are in a crisis, find a list of services that can help you right now, at Head to Health.
Mental health support during COVID-19
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, physical distancing and isolation can make us feel anxious, stressed and worried. Read about what you can do to look after your mental wellbeing and look out for those around you as we tackle these challenges together.
Did you know?
1 in 2
Australian adults will face mental ill-health at some point in their lives
3,000
Australians end their lives each year
Up to $220 billion
is the estimated cost of suicide to our economy
Latest news
Latest news
Your Aged Care Update #06, 2023
Your Aged Care Update #06: Residents’ Experience Surveys, register for webinars and training, and more
Latest resources
Latest resources
Better Access – Involving family or carers in my mental health treatment
This fact sheet outlines available Medicare rebates under the MBS initiative (Better Access).
Evaluation of the Program of Assistance for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (PASTT) final report
The PASTT evaluation assessed the effectiveness, accessibility, appropriateness and cost effectiveness of PASTT in contributing to the successful resettlement of humanitarian entrants in Australia.
Appendices - Evaluation of the Better Access initiative
Appendices supporting the final report of an independent evaluation of the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the Medicare Benefits Schedule (Better Access) Initiative by the University of Melbourne.
Executive Summary - Evaluation of the Better Access initiative
This is the executive summary of the final report of an independent evaluation of the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the Medicare Benefits Schedule (Better Access) Initiative by the University of Melbourne.