- Research
- July 7, 2026
The Centre for Social Impact has released new research: Capturing the Economic Value of Psychosocial Support. “We recognise that people’s lives cannot be reduced to numbers alone. Used with care, however, economic analysis strengthens our collective voice and helps guide investment, policy and system design. This new research contributes to that effort, and we encourage […]
- Event, Mental Health, Research
- June 25, 2026
We invite you to register for the upcoming webinar, Investing in Mental Health: The Economic Case for Psychosocial Support, presented by the Centre for Social Impact. Attendees will hear from the research team, Professor Paul Flatau and Lisette Kaleveld, alongside Community Mental Health Australia CEO Kerry Hawkins, who will share insights on how psychosocial supports […]
- Events, Health Economics, Mental Health, Research, Statistics
- December 11, 2025
Representatives from Community Mental Health Australia (CMHA) attended the public seminar at Macquarie University, Sydney today. Professor Rowena Jacobs from the Centre for Health Economics, University of York presented an informative seminar: ‘Mental health economics: Using data to help improve efficiency, funding and productivity’. Professor Jacobs’ seminar focused on how data can be leveraged to […]
Community Mental Health Australia (CMHA) welcomes the release of The State of Australia’s Children 2025 Summary Report, which provides a clear and timely picture of how children and young people are faring across the country. While many children are thriving, the report makes it clear that far too many continue to be left behind by […]
- Mental Health, Reports, Research, Statistics
- November 5, 2025
Cohesive, equitable and timely mental health support for Australians is being challenged by a complex financial safety net that needs immediate reform, according to a new Actuaries Institute report, The Mental Health Financial Safety Net: Unifying Australia’s Fragmented Systems. The report explores the affordability and access challenges people face when seeking mental health care. It […]
- Community, Mental Health, Poverty, Psychosocial, Research, Statistics
- October 18, 2025
As we wrap-up Anti-Poverty Week 2025, Community Mental Health Australia (CMHA) is calling attention to a striking truth revealed through the Assisting Communities through Direct Connection (ACDC) project. Over four years of door-knocking and community outreach, we’ve heard and seen firsthand what the research now confirms: financial distress is deeply intertwined with mental distress and […]
