State of The Sector
New Insights Reveal Challenges in Victoria's Mental Health System
Mental Health Victoria has released the State of the Sector: Mental Health in Victoria – Key Insights Report, highlighting demand and access barriers despite high satisfaction among those who receive care. The report reveals that 75% of Victorians delay seeking mental health support, with many facing lengthy wait times and substantial out-of-pocket costs. The report also highlights the need for sustained commitments to the mental health and wellbeing workforce, and steps to address the variability of services across the state.