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Program · Outcome 1: Better equip Australia to meet current and future health needs of all Australians through the delivery of evidence-based health policies; improved access to comprehensive and coordinated health care; ensuring sustainable funding for health services, research and technologies; and protecting the health and safety of the Australian community

Program 1.2: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Program objective, as stated by the agency
Support the mental health and wellbeing of all Australians by facilitating access to high quality, affordable, culturally appropriate and timely mental health and suicide prevention services.

Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, 2026-27 Portfolio Budget Statements, PDF page 68 reported

$1.7bn 2026-27 Budget estimate

+$104m (+6.5%) on 2025-26 estimated actual

Traced to named suppliers and grant recipients

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Published lines

Each row is one line of the program’s expense table in the 2026-27 Portfolio Budget Statements – Program Expense Line Items, as published.

Line Kind 2025-26
estimated actual
2026-27
Budget estimate
Change Treatment Source
Ordinary annual services administered $1.6bn $1.7bn +$104m +6.5% reported 2.1.1 Outcome 1, row 696