Australia spends less than 1% of its mental health budget on prevention. Our mental health system waits until crisis. We’re calling on government to invest in preventing mental health conditions before they start.
It focuses on creating the conditions that support good mental health and reduce the risk of mental health conditions developing.
By understanding and addressing the drivers of poor mental health, we can improve people’s wellbeing and prevent harm before it occurs, reducing pressure on health systems and supporting communities to thrive.
Prevention starts when people, organisations and communities work together. Across Australia, we’re connecting the people and partners ready to make mental wellbeing a shared priority.
Our training programs give practitioners, educators, employers and community leaders the knowledge and tools to build mental wellbeing where people live, learn and work.
