Shaping the future of psychosis care
On 8 October 2026, Mindgardens Neuroscience Network hosted a Psychosis Forum at the UNSW Health Translation Hub to explore a shared vision for better psychosis care in NSW.
The forum featured NSW Mental Health Minister Rose Jackson, NSW Chief Psychiatrist Dr Brendan Flynn, Prof. Kimberlie Dean (Head of the School of Psychiatry at UNSW Sydney) and De Backman-Hoyle (Mental Health Carers Australia), and leading researchers including Prof. Melissa Green and Prof. Vaughan Carr.
ASoP CEO Dr Pramudie Gunaratne joined the sector leadership panel and challenged the audience to focus on two priorities.
We can't improve what we don't measure. Australia still lacks the national data needed to reliably track outcomes for people living with psychosis. Without it, we cannot properly identify gaps, recognise good care or know whether billions in mental health spending are making a difference.
We need to change the public conversation about psychosis. Mental health awareness has come a long way, but psychosis remains one of the most misunderstood and stigmatised experiences in mental health. Better public understanding is essential to breaking down fear, challenging misconceptions and making it easier for people to seek help.
For ASoP, improving psychosis care is a national priority. We have the clinical knowledge and evidence to do much better. The challenge now is turning that knowledge into care that people can actually access.
A huge thank you to Prof. Jackie Curtis AM and the Mindgardens team for bringing together such a diverse and committed group. We're looking forward to building on these conversations and working together to make better psychosis care a reality.
