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The Coalition’s mental health policy is a comprehensive and well-targeted policy which will provide greater accountability, enhanced research capabilities and greater investment in measures to help people with mental health illness transition back into the workforce.

The Mental Health Council of Australia ( MHCA ) has today released an issues paper on the application of Activity Based Funding ( ABF ) to mental health in Australia. “Activity based funding is a reality for mental health in Australia. The mental health sector and mental health consumers and carers should join the debate about how implementation of ABF should occur”, said Frank Quinlan, CEO of the MHCA .

A study by the Mental Health Council of Australia has revealed that the levels of stigma experienced by mental health consumers seeking treatment from mental health and other health professionals are similar to the levels of stigma reported in the general population. “The MHCA is calling on all health professions to examine their approach to mental illness and ensure people experiencing mental illness and their carers receive the same level of non-judgemental care and concern as people with any other health condition”, said Frank Quinlan, CEO of the Mental Health Council of Australia.

The Mental Health Council of Australia welcomes the appointment of Australia’s first national Mental Health Commissioners. These eight new Commissioners join the newly formed Mental Health Commission under the Chairmanship of Professor Allan Fels AO . “Today marks a new chapter. Today the mental health system will be held to account for how it meets the needs of ordinary Australians, as this new Mental Health Commission reports on the performance of all Australian Governments,” said Frank Quinlan, CEO of the MHCA .