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Published: 16 August, 2023

We extend warm congratulations to board member Taimi Allan who has been appointed as Mental Health Commissioner of South Australia.

Published: 14 June, 2021

The Chair of the Commission Board, Hayden Wano, has today announced the appointment of its new Tumu Whakarae - Chief Executive for the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission.

Published: 27 June, 2023

More investment in kaupapa Māori mental health and addiction services is needed to ensure the support available meets the level of mental distress experienced by Māori.

Published: 31 May, 2023

More people are accessing new services through the Access and Choice programme, however, there has been a decrease in people accessing specialist mental health and addiction services and other primary mental health services, and little or no change on other measures of service quality.

Published: 17 May, 2023

Too many young people experiencing acute mental distress are being admitted to adult inpatient mental health services, and this practice needs to stop.

Published: 25 June, 2020

The Initial Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission has released a report, He Ara Oranga – Manuka takoto, kawea ake / Upholding the Wero Laid in He Ara Oranga, signalling progress of the Government’s response to He Ara Oranga, the inquiry into mental health and addiction.

Published: 15 May, 2023

The mental health and wellbeing of rangatahi Māori and young people is one of the most important issues we can focus on today.

Published: 13 December, 2022

Older people have contributed greatly to their communities through the COVID-19 pandemic whilst managing increased loneliness and a range of other challenges.

Published: 17 June, 2020

The Mental Health Commissioner has released a report, providing insights about mental health and addiction services

Published: January 2024

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