Each year, one in every 5 adults experiences a mental illness, and approximately half of all adults experience one at some point in their lives. This can have a devastating impact on them and those close to them.
In June 2022, the Mental Health Select Committee finalised its inquiry into opportunities to improve mental health outcomes for Queenslanders. It made 57 recommendations.
In response to the inquiry, the Queensland Government developed the Better Care Together plan. The state budget 2022–23 committed $1.6 billion over 5 years to delivering better mental health services. This included introducing a mental health levy from 1 January 2023 to provide a sustainable funding source for acute mental health services.
Who we plan to audit
- Department of Health
- selected hospital and health services.
In this audit, we will assess how effectively Queensland Health is funding mental health services. We will also assess whether the funding is achieving its intended outcomes.