Nominations are now open for the Australian Mental Health Prize, which seeks to recognise the important and ground-breaking work that many Australians are doing for mental health.
In 2023, the Prize will continue to accept nominations in four categories:
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.
To enter, nominators will answer three questions about the nominee’s contribution to mental health and how it is making an impact.
You can review the form contents in our FAQ and complete your nomination through the online form.
Entries open on May 22 and close on July 17. Winners will be announced at a ceremony at UNSW on Monday 25 September 2023.
No, you need to find someone to nominate you for the prize.
Yes, past finalists are welcome to submit a new nomination for 2023.
Yes you will need to confirm with your nominee that they are happy to be nominated for the prize.
Please see the questions below.
Referee details are optional although one or two referees or references will strengthen the nomination. You can provide contact details or upload a reference letter.
Please contact us for any queries regarding the nomination requirements. We are at austmhprize@unsw.edu.au.
