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We welcome the NSW Government response to the inquiry into the prevalence, causes and impacts of loneliness in NSW. We are excited to see support for many recommendations proposed by the Mentally Healthy Futures Project, led by @ausmhthinktank.bsky.social chair Maree Teesson AC. These included:
November 5, 2025 at 2:24 AM
We welcome the NSW Government response to the inquiry into the prevalence, causes and impacts of loneliness in NSW. We are excited to see support for many recommendations proposed by the Mentally Healthy Futures Project, led by @ausmhthinktank.bsky.social chair Maree Teesson AC. These included:
Recent HILDA findings show social connection is declining and friendship networks are shrinking in Australia, particularly for younger people. Read more about the findings and Think Tank academic lead Dr Marlee Bower's insights here:
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Andrew is not alone in feeling alone. Australians are finding it harder to make new friends
Hilda survey shows we are experiencing a long-term decline in social connectedness – and it has only got worse since the pandemic
www.theguardian.com
September 22, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Recent HILDA findings show social connection is declining and friendship networks are shrinking in Australia, particularly for younger people. Read more about the findings and Think Tank academic lead Dr Marlee Bower's insights here:
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
The ABS has released the latest update to the Measuring What Matters dashboard - a vital tool for tracking the wellbeing of Australians and national progress over time, beyond traditional economic measures like GDP. Explore the dashboard and wellbeing trends here: www.abs.gov.au/statistics/m...
Measuring What Matters themes and indicators
The framework's 50 indicators to measure Australia's wellbeing are categorised under these themes
www.abs.gov.au
September 17, 2025 at 1:14 AM
The ABS has released the latest update to the Measuring What Matters dashboard - a vital tool for tracking the wellbeing of Australians and national progress over time, beyond traditional economic measures like GDP. Explore the dashboard and wellbeing trends here: www.abs.gov.au/statistics/m...
@ausmhthinktank.bsky.social applauds the landmark Suicide Prevention Bill 2025 - embedding a whole-of-government approach to suicide prevention👏 We commend the NSW government for prioritising coordinated statewide action and look forward to seeing it drive real change! www.nsw.gov.au/ministerial-...
World-leading Suicide Prevention Bill passes NSW Parliament
The Suicide Prevention Bill 2025 has passed New South Wales Parliament. This legislation was committed to prior to the 2023 election and is part of the Minns Labor Government’s ongoing work to deliver...
www.nsw.gov.au
September 15, 2025 at 12:06 AM
@ausmhthinktank.bsky.social applauds the landmark Suicide Prevention Bill 2025 - embedding a whole-of-government approach to suicide prevention👏 We commend the NSW government for prioritising coordinated statewide action and look forward to seeing it drive real change! www.nsw.gov.au/ministerial-...
🎉 Congrats to Australia's Mental Health Think Tank member Prof Tom Calma on his recent ARC Indigenous Discovery Grant - advancing self-determined justice models to tackle rising First Nations incarceration rates. An incredible achievement that will impact justice policy nationally and globally.
September 5, 2025 at 1:04 AM
🎉 Congrats to Australia's Mental Health Think Tank member Prof Tom Calma on his recent ARC Indigenous Discovery Grant - advancing self-determined justice models to tackle rising First Nations incarceration rates. An incredible achievement that will impact justice policy nationally and globally.