Mental Health Carers Voice April update highlights continued advocacy to ensure carers’ experiences are recognised in mental health reform discussions across the ACT and nationally. MHCV participated in key events including the Mental Health Australia Expo and Parliamentary Friends of Mental Health, bringing carer perspectives directly to policymakers and sector leaders.

Advocacy efforts included a submission to the ACT Inquiry into Fiscal Sustainability, calling for formal recognition of carers within mental health funding models. MHCV also contributed to co-design workshops for a new Youth Trauma Service, ensuring services reflect the needs of young people and their carers.

Carers are encouraged to get involved through consultations, advisory groups, and the national Carer Wellbeing Survey, which helps shape future policy and supports. The newsletter also outlines recent Federal Government responses to recommendations on recognising unpaid carers, noting progress but emphasising the need for continued action.

Ongoing work remains focused on strengthening recognition of carers, improving access to personal time, and building carers’ capacity and confidence through engagement, resources, and sector collaboration.

To read the latest newsletter, please click here – Mental Health Carers Voice-mail April 2026