Mentally Healthy Futures Project submission to the NSW Public Accounts Committee’s Parliamentary Inquiry: A framework for performance reporting and driving wellbeing outcomes in NSW

Abstract

This report includes a policy submission from members of the Mentally Healthy Futures Project (The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney) to the NSW Public Accounts Committee’s Parliamentary Inquiry: A framework for performance reporting and driving wellbeing outcomes in NSW.

The submission provides 1) an overview of the The Mentally Healthy Futures Project and The Matilda Centre; 2) feedback on the proposed wellbeing themes and outcomes; 3) suggested scales to consider for the measurement of population mental health and social and emotional wellbeing; 4) highlights the importance of meaningful consultation, particularly with young people; and 5) findings from a youth consultation conducted by the Mentally Healthy Futures Team, in response to the Performance and Wellbeing Consultation Paper.