Inside our interim report: Review of the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement
Governments need to work together to improve outcomes for people using mental health and suicide prevention services. That's the purpose of the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement that Commonwealth, state and territory governments signed up to in 2022. But the interim report of the PC's review of the Agreement has found it is not fit for purpose and the next agreement should take a new approach. In this episode, Richard speaks with PC Commissioner Selwyn Button about what the PC's review has uncovered so far and what the road ahead looks like for Australia's mental health and suicide prevention services.If this content raises issues for you, help is available:Lifeline Australia 13 11 14Suicide Call Back 1300 659 46713 YARN 13 92 76Kids Help Line 1800 551 800BeyondBlue 1300 224 636eHeadspace 1800 650 890Carer Gateway 1800 422 737The PC is not in a position to provide advice or make recommendations on individual circumstances. Our focus is on the broad issues raised in response to the inquiry terms of reference.If you need specific help or advice, please contact one of the services above.Episode notesInterim report: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement Review - Public inquiry - Productivity CommissionNext episode: Trade and Assistance Review - https://www.pc.gov.au/ongoing/tar
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