Our Vision
For Australians to have the best possible mental health and quality of life.
Our Mission
Our core strength is in amplifying the voice of people affected by severe mental health conditions, their families, and friends.
We advocate for positive changes in all areas of social and public policy that impact on the quality of life of people affected, as well as families and friends.
We create collaborative projects and communities of practice that support each other to be financially viable and deliver effective, quality supports.
What we value
- Lived Experience Leadership: We believe in the power of lived experience to guide the design and development of the mental health system.
- Comprehensive Psychosocial Support: Everyone with psychosocial needs arising from mental health conditions should have access to the necessary support within their community.
- Collaborative Recovery-Oriented Services: We co-design and co-develop recovery-oriented services with those who have lived experience of mental health conditions, as well as their carers and loved ones.
- Empowered Mental Health Workforce: We are committed to developing the mental health workforce, including the lived experience workforce, and recognising and rewarding the transformational role of recovery support work in individuals’ lives.
- Holistic Mental Health Reform: Our approach to mental health reform addresses the social determinants of health and prioritises improving social connections.
Our People
Our Members
MIFA has Member organisations operating across Australia.
Latest News & Events
500,000 Australians Need Psychosocial Supports Now — Governments Must Act Immediately
500,000 Australians Need Psychosocial Supports Now — Governments Must Act Immediately
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Highlights from MIFA’s National Roundtable on Mental Health Reform
MIFA, our members, and invited guests came together for the first National Roundtable of 2025, with a strong focus on mental health reform.
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Federal Budget fails to invest any new funding in community-based support
The Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia (MIFA) today acknowledged the much-needed improvements to the NDIS for people with psychosocial disability, outlined in the NDIS Review Report.
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