Mental health left behind in Federal Government’s pre-election budget pitch

The 2025-26 Federal Budget shows no commitment to improving access to mental health supports for the Australian community. Australia is facing enormous pressures on our collective mental health and wellbeing. 

“Despite the rising need for greater investment in mental health, this budget suggests that mental health is far from the front of this government’s mind” says Mental Health Australia CEO Carolyn Nikoloski.

See full media release at the PDF attached below.