The Hodgman Liberal Government welcomes the Commonwealth’s response to the Mental Health Commission’s review of mental health care and services.
Mental ill-health and suicide are significant issues in Tasmania and across the nation.
The Commonwealth’s response complements our own Rethink Mental Health strategy, which was launched earlier this year.
Rethink is a roadmap for improved mental health services and support over the next decade.
The Commonwealth and Tasmanian Governments agree that the one-size-fits-all model does not work best in mental health.
Our Rethink strategy is committed to providing the right care and support at the right time and in the right place. It focuses on individual tailored support and early intervention.
Rethink also recognises that people need to know where and how to get help and that it should be easy to access the support they need at the time they need it.
The Commonwealth’s response backs the Rethink strategy neatly.
The Tasmanian Government will work constructively with the Commonwealth, Primary Health Tasmania, community sector organisations, consumers and carers to improve mental health in this country.