Mental Health Australia's Members Policy Forum

Mental Health Australia warmly invites you to attend our first Members Policy Forum (MPF) for 2025. 

This Members Policy Forum is a timely opportunity to come together following the recent Federal Election to consider the next steps for our sector and identify shared priorities for mental health reform in the new term of government.

Attendees will hear from:

• The Hon Mark Butler MP, Minister for Health, Disability and Ageing

• The Hon Emma McBride MP, Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (via video)

• The Productivity Commission, presenting on the interim report of the Review of the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement

• Mental Health Australia’s Chair, Dr Peggy Brown AO

• The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

• The National Mental Health Commission

• The National Mental Health Consumer Alliance

• Mental Health Carers Australia

More than 100 sector leaders have already registered. Please note that venue capacity is limited – we encourage you to register as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

We look forward to welcoming you to Canberra on Wednesday 25 June 2025. 

Event Essentials

Date: Wednesday 25 June 2025
Time: 8:00am arrival for an 8:30am start – 3:30pm AEST
Venue: Old Parliament House, 18 King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600
(Entry via Queen Victoria Terrace)

This is a free, member-only event. Spaces are strictly limited to two per member* organisation.

The Forum will commence promptly at 8:30am. Registration opens at 8:00am, with tea and coffee available on arrival. Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

Important Information

• Please note that the program is subject to change.

• Presentations will be available via Zoom (timings to be confirmed). Click here to register for Zoom.

• Interactive workshops are in-person only.

• In-person registrations close on Friday 6 June 2025.

*Lists of Mental Health Australia Members (Full and Associate) are available here. For further information please email events@mhaustralia.org or phone 02 6285 3100.