Boost in funding for mental health helplines

Checkpoint · Jul 13, 2026 · 3m

Support services behind mental health helplines are breathing sighs of relief about a boost in government funding confirmed today. Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey has announced around $10 million in new money for telehealth mental health services over four years. The services are experiencing ever-increasing demand in the number of calls they receive, and their complexity, yet some are struggling to keep their phones on the hook. Luka Forman has more.