2026–27 Federal Budget Update
Last night, Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the Albanese Government’s 2026–27 Federal Budget framed around fiscal discipline, global uncertainty, and reinvesting in the Government’s core priorities.
From Submission to Reform: QAMH Advocacy Reflections on 2025 Year-End Reports
Real advocacy impact isn’t always visible the day a submission is lodged. It shows up later in final reports, policy shifts and reform directions that reflect what our sector has […]
QAMH Response on the Productivity Commission’s Final Report on the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement
The Productivity Commission’s Final Report on the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement delivers a clear message: Australia’s mental health system is not fit for purpose. QAMH welcomes the […]
Position Statement: Supporting the Activation of Australia’s Skills
The Queensland Alliance for Mental Health (QAMH) proudly supports the Activate Australia’s Skills campaign, which champions a fair, transparent, and nationally consistent approach to recognising overseas qualifications. Australia’s community mental […]
Shaping the Future: QAMH’s Voice in Early Childhood Mental Health Guidelines
Consultation Opportunity In June 2024, the National Mental Health Commission invited feedback on its Draft National Guidelines for including mental health and wellbeing in Early Childhood Health Checks (ECHCs) for […]
QAMH’s Voice Reflected in NDIS Bill No. 2 Consultation Insights
In late 2024, the Australian Government sought public input on the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track) Bill No. 2, which proposed strengthening the regulatory […]
QAMH Connecting for Impact Conference 2025
That’s a wrap on QAMH Connecting for Impact Conference 2025! Over two days at Victoria Park, our sector came together to connect, reflect and challenge. It was a privilege to […]
PATHS Project Wraps Up: Community-Led Model Offers Scalable Solution to Unmet Need
The Queensland Alliance for Mental Health has completed the Psychosocial Approaches to Thriving Health Systems (PATHS) Project – a transformative, community-led initiative reimagining how people access psychosocial support outside the National […]
Productivity Commission Confirms the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement is Not Delivering Reform
The Productivity Commission’s Interim Report into the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement, released last month, has delivered a sobering verdict: the Agreement has failed to deliver systemic reform and […]
PPB Transitions to MHLEPQ
The PPB network will be transitioning to a new home. QAMH will cease as the provider of the Psychosocial Peak Body as of 30 June. We believe this function is […]