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This Constitution was approved by the Full members of Mental Health Australia Ltd at the 7 August 2024 Special General Meeting.

Explore the principles, rules, and frameworks that guide our decision-making, accountability, and ethical conduct.

Mental Health Australia’s vision is for mentally healthy people, mentally healthy communities.  

We are  the national, independent peak body for the mental health sector. We unite the voices of the mental health sector and advocate for policies that improve mental health.  

We have two strategic goals:  

1) Driving better mental health policies and systems  

2) Uniting and strengthening the mental health sector.  

Our statements highlight key areas for mental health reform and offer practical paths forward for government action. We develop statements on issues of importance to the community and mental health sector, in collaboration with members and other stakeholders. 

These statements are intended to influence particular government decision making processes.  

Mental Health Australia develops and advocates for practical policy solutions – which draw on:  

• The expertise of Mental Health Australia members – including clinicians, service providers, researchers and representative groups; lived experience peak bodies; and people with lived and living experience of mental ill-health, family, carers and supporters; all of whom represent a diversity and breadth of needs and experiences;
• Evidence and insights from research, data, and practice; 
• What is currently working well, and insights from on-the-ground reform implementation; and
• Our in-depth understanding of government policy and political decision-making processes.