$100 M Budget Boost Targets Faster Mental Health Support

$100 M Budget Boost Targets Faster Mental Health Support

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey said the funding package is designed to help people receive support sooner while addressing workforce shortages and pressure on mental health facilities.

Govt promises 'faster access' to maternal mental healthcare, more frontline staff

The Government will spend $100 million in new funding over four years on mental health services, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey announced today.

Funding boost for mental health

The government is putting $100 million of Health NZ's frontline service funding into mental health support workers, training and inpatient beds.

$100m of new health funding to go towards mental health

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey said it would deliver faster access to support, more frontline workers and a better crisis response.

Investment To Deliver Faster Access To Support

“Budget 2026 will deliver faster access to maternal mental health support, more frontline psychology roles, and a better crisis response by opening up more beds,” Mr Doocey says.