Published: Monday 4 August 2025
The Productivity Commission (PC) has been asked by the Australian Government to conduct the final review of the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement. OTA made submission focus on the following areas of the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement (National Agreement):
- Gaps in the System of Care,
- Psychosocial Supports outside the NDIS,
- Regional Planning and Commissioning, and
- Workforce.
Please download the Submission: Productivity Commission – Final Review of National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement below.
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