Our advocacy

Why a psychology practice speaks up.

Policy decisions shape who can get mental health care, and how. So we speak up.

What we speak up for

Better mental health systems
Fair and timely access to care
A future where every individual and family can thrive

Latest

Every submission is published in full

Specialist access

Medical specialists inquiry

To the House Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Disability · Oct 2026

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Care after birth

Women’s health Senate inquiry

To the Senate Select Committee on Women’s Health · Oct 2026

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Access to care

NDIS planning and supports rules

To Department of Health, Disability and Ageing · Sep 2026

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Access to care

NDIS access changes

To Department of Health, Disability and Ageing · Sep 2026

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Children & families

Draft Thriving Kids Program Specifications

To NSW Department of Communities and Justice · May 2026

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Psychology training

Redesigning the psychology higher education pathway

To Psychology Board of Australia · May 2026

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Children & families

Inquiry into the Thriving Kids initiative

To House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Disability · Sep 2025 · Cited in the report

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Children & families

Response to the Minister's Press Club speech on Thriving Kids

To The Hon. Mark Butler MP · Aug 2025

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Earlier submissions

To government and parliament

Access to care

Proposed changes to the Better Access scheme

To The Hon. Mark Butler MP · May 2024

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Funding

Funding needs for mental health

To Australian Government, pre-Budget submission · Apr 2024

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Access to care

Equity, accessibility and appropriate delivery of mental health care

To NSW Parliament · Aug 2023 · Cited in Report 64

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ADHD

Assessment and support services for people with ADHD

To Senate inquiry · Jun 2023

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Articles and a podcast

Mental health system

Addressing the mental health care system in Australia

On Getting Mental

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ADHD

Beyond the male paradigm: the underdiagnosis of ADHD in women

Published article

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General practice & psychology

Forging collaborative pathways between GPs and psychologists

Published article

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Take the first step

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