The National Mental Health Commission recently released its first National Report Card on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, detailing key strategic objectives for Australia's mental health system. The report card, which will be produced annually, serves as a central part of the government's record $2.2 billion commitment for mental health reform.
The report card provides insights into service gaps and highlights where services are working well. The authors emphasize the need to make improvements in employment, physical health, and housing. They also underscore the need for governments at the local and national level to work together and invest in better services for people with mental illness.
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