Each year, 1 in 5 adults experiences a mental illness, and approximately half experience one at some point in their lives. This can have a devastating impact on people and their families.
In June 2022, the Mental Health Select Committee finalised its inquiry into the opportunities to improve mental health outcomes for Queenslanders. It made 57 recommendations.
In response to the inquiry, the government developed the Better Care Together plan. The state budget 2022–23 committed $1.6 billion over 5 years to deliver better mental health services. This included introducing a mental health levy from 1 January 2023 to provide a sustainable funding source for enhancing the provision of mental health services.
This audit will assess how well Queensland’s state-funded mental health services are meeting the needs of Queenslanders. We will consider key recommendations made by the Mental Health Select Committee and the government’s progress in implementing them.
- Department of Health
- Queensland Mental Health Commission
- selected hospital and health services.