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Public inquiries and commissioned studies give the opportunity for all points of view in the community to be heard and considered. All individuals, firms, groups and organisations with an interest in an inquiry can participate in the inquiry.

Michael Stone (PDF - 74k)

Submission 1104 for Mental Health View full list


I am writing in regards to the proposed screening of 0-3 year old’s for mental illness. As a mother of 4 children, I find this proposal to be absolutely absurd! The checklist questions are so subjective, that all children could be at risk of being

Date received: 23 Jan 2020

Katrina Grant (PDF - 47k)

Submission 1086 for Mental Health View full list


23rd January 2020. Dear Commissioners,. I am writing to you about my concerns regarding the proposal of screening 0-3 year olds. My personal reasons as to why I would object to such a practice are:. 1. I have brought up my own children and of course

Date received: 23 Jan 2020

Deana Durisic (PDF - 28k)

Submission 1040 for Mental Health View full list


I have read the report regarding “early prevention”of mental illness in our children. Although it was written in a very convincing way, this is harmful and has no evidence to show that this has any workability. This program would be a huge waste

Date received: 23 Jan 2020

Valentina Smith (PDF - 52k)

Submission 1018 for Mental Health View full list


12 January 2020 To whom it may concern, Dear sir/madam, I just became aware of the bill you’re proposing to pass regarding screening of babies and children as young as a few months old. Please reconsider your choices. The Draft Report says early

Date received: 23 Jan 2020

Timothy Shipman (PDF - 34k)

Submission 1057 for Mental Health View full list


Dear Commission, I am writing as a parent and as an Australian citizen to express my concern over aspects of the Productivity Commission Issues Paper “The Social and Economic Benefits of Improving Mental Health”January 2019. I am aware that

Date received: 23 Jan 2020

Ryan Bysshe (PDF - 79k)

Submission 1072 for Mental Health View full list


Dear Commissioners. I wish to respond to the proposal under Reform area 1: prevention and early intervention for mental illness and suicide attempts - “Consistent screening of social and emotional development should be included in existing early

Date received: 23 Jan 2020

Teal Els (PDF - 47k)

Submission 1083 for Mental Health View full list


Dear Commissioner,. My name is Teal and I am the mother of 3 children. I am against mandatory screening of 3 year olds for several reasons:. 1. In my experience as a mother, my daily outlook on life has much effect on my children. Ie if I am in a

Date received: 23 Jan 2020

Back to submissions 1183-1226 (PDF - 245k)

Submission 1183-1226 for Mental Health View full list


Date received: 23 Jan 2020

Julie Stephens (PDF - 465k)

Submission 1177 for Mental Health View full list


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Date received: 23 Jan 2020

Tanya Goddard (PDF - 35k)

Submission 957 for Mental Health View full list


Dear Commissioner General,. I am writing to you to express my concerns regarding the Australian zero to three year olds at risk of being screened for mental (or emotional) disorders. I believe that there are far to many labels being put on children

Date received: 23 Jan 2020