A Mentally Healthy Future for all Australians

The National Advisory Council on Mental Health has released a new discussion paper, A Mentally Healthy Future for all Australians. According to Health Minister Nicola Roxon, the discussion paper provides a vision and suggestions for a coordinated response to Australia’s mental health needs. It will assist in the Australian Government's consideration of broader health system reform, including a response to the National Health and Hospital Reform Commission, the Preventative Health Strategy and the Primary Health Care Strategy. The NACMH was established in 2008 following an election commitment to provide independent, balanced and expert advice to government on a variety of mental health issues.