Nominations are now open for the Australian Mental Health Prize. The award recognises the promotion, prevention or treatment of mental health issues.
The four categories of awards are:
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander:
To recognise and celebrate outstanding Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander mental health leadership at a national or community level.
Lived experience:
To recognise and celebrate outstanding mental health leadership by someone with lived experience of mental health, either personally or as a supporter, at a national level.
Professional:
To recognise and celebrate outstanding mental health leadership in the clinical, academic or professional sectors at a national level.
Community hero:
To recognise and celebrate outstanding mental health leadership at a state or community level.
Nominations will remain open until Monday 17 July. The four winners will be announced on Monday 25 September.