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2025 Tasmanian State Election
Ahead of the state election, the Mental Health Council of Tasmania is calling on all candidates to affirm their commitment to the mental health and wellbeing of all Tasmanians. It is time to prioritise our people over projects.
What we’re asking for
We have outlined three priorities for Tasmania’s mental health system which would help people access timely mental health support, provide necessary funding certainty, and reduce the pressure on a health system at breaking point.
- Commit to funding certainty for community managed mental health services.
- Commit 5% of the mental health budget to prevention and promotion.
- Commit to prioritising improvements in service coordination across the system.
Read our Election Priorities here (2-page version).
Read our Election Priorities here (all the details).
How you can help
Tasmanians must work together to show candidates what matters to us. We have developed some resources that you can download below. We encourage you to show your support for a flourishing future for all Tasmanians.
Show your support this election
Write to your local MP or Candidate
Show "Write to your local MP or Candidate"We have developed a letter template that you can add your name to, and post or email it to your local candidate.
To find your local MP or candidate, visit the MyReps page at the Tasmanian Electoral Commission website.
Social media promotion
Show "Social media promotion"Download the tiles below to share on social media. We’ve added some text you can use in your post as well.
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Suggested text for posts
This election, I am voting for candidates who prioritise the mental health and wellbeing of all Tasmanians – not just through their words but with actions!
I stand with the Mental Health Council of Tasmania, calling for:
- Funding certainty for community organisations.
- Greater investment in prevention, promotion, and early intervention.
- Ensuring no Tasmanian misses out on the support they need.
This is your chance to show your support too – because mental health affects us all. Are you with me?
Find out how you can help make this happen at https://mhct.org/election2025
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