Government Policies
Learn what the current federal government policies are on mental health and support for people with mental illness and their carers and families.
Mental Health Acts Around Australia
Advocacy - How To Engage Your MP
Mental Health Acts around Australia
Each state and territory has its own set of laws around mental health issues, click on the links below to see each state's legislation.
MIFA President Rob Knowles' presentation on government lobbying is a great starting place for all future activists.
Find Help Locally
The Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia has member organisations in states and territories around Australia
Click on your State above to view its website.
MIFA is a supporter of the
Federal Government's National Compact on mental health.
LATEST NEWS
January 23, 2010
Peer Work in the News
Click here to read a summary of a range of peer support activities in 7 countries from the International Initiative in Mental Health Leadership.
This overview of peer work draws on the expertise of Peer Work Project, which is a program run by MIFA member MIFSA, in collaboration with Baptist Care SA Inc.