National Support for Child and Youth Mental Health Program

This grant opportunity was initiated through the Australian Government Response to the National Mental Health Commission’s Review of Mental Health Programs and Services. The Review raised a number of issues around the delivery of child mental health programs and suggested particular benefit in bundling measures to provide more comprehensive, targeted, and integrated services and supports for this vulnerable population group. In response, the Australian Government announced it would work across portfolios to join up support for child mental health, commencing with the early years and going through to adolescence. This Grant Opportunity consists of 2 streams: • Stream 1: National Workforce Support in Child Mental Health initiative (National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health) • Stream 2: Mental Health in Education initiative (Be You). Stream 1: National Workforce Support in Child Mental Health initiative (National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health) This stream will provide funding of up to $32 million over four years for Emerging Minds to continue to deliver the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health from 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2031. Stream 2: Mental Health in Education initiative (Be You) This stream will provide funding of up to $92 million over four years for Beyond Blue to continue to deliver Be You from 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2031. Under Program 1.2: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, the Australian Government is committed to improving the mental health and wellbeing of all Australians, including a focus on suicide prevention. To view the grant opportunity documents, please select the red "Grant Opportunity Documents" button on the left-hand side. Total amount available (AUD): $124,000,000.00 Close date & time: 23-Nov-2026 2:00 pm (ACT Local Time) Location: ACT, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD, NT, TAS Selection process: Closed Non-Competitive GO ID: GO8674 Eligibility To be eligible, you must be one of the listed organisations and have received an invitation to apply from the department. Stream 1: The Australian Infant, Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Association Limited, trading as Emerging Minds (ABN: 87 093 479 022) Stream 2: Beyond Blue Limited, trading name Beyond Blue (ABN: 87 093 865 840) The eligible organisations were determined based on their demonstrated capability to deliver the grant activities, supported by existing infrastructure, governance, and stakeholder relationships. These organisations have a proven track record of delivering similar projects effectively, aligning with the grant’s objectives and outcomes, and offering value for money in the current market. A closed non-competitive selection process was chosen to ensure continuity, minimise duplication, and maximise the impact of public investment by leveraging the expertise, infrastructure, and performance history of the most suitable provider/s. How to apply Submit the completed application form and all necessary attachments by the closing date and time via the red Submit Application button on the left-hand side. You should keep a copy of your application and any supporting documents. Registered users will receive an automated email notification acknowledging the receipt of the submission. If you do not receive an automated email notification within 24 hours of submission, please email [email on the official page]. For technical assistance when submitting your application through GrantConnect please contact the GrantConnect Helpdesk: • Phone: 1300 484 145 • Email: [email on the official page]