Election News

This month’s hot topic is the looming federal election.

Mental health policy was on both major parties’ agendas three years ago, but coming into this election we have not seen any mention of where mental health reform sits.

Through the National Peak body Community Mental Health Australia, WAAMH will be reminding the political parties of the substantial commitment still needed to lift mental health investment to reflect its social impact and to address critical gaps in outcomes for employment, housing and life span.

WAAMH strongly urges you all to approach your local MP’s and get mental health issues and policy reform back on the agenda for our politicians again, before we hit the ballot box on September 7.