Mental Health Australia calls for free mental health care for all children and young people in Australia

Peak mental health body Mental Health Australia (MHA) is urging all political parties to commit to free mental health care for everyone under the age of 25 as part of their federal election platforms. MHA Director of Policy and Advocacy, Emma Greeney, said that with two-thirds of mental health to guarantee all children and young people the chance to thrive.

See full media release at the PDF attached below. 

For further information and references see: Mental Health Australia’s website and Federal Election Platform: Case for Change – Free mental health support for children and young people