Dr MARTIN (Reid) (15:46): We on this side of the House are guaranteeing the essential services that Australian families rely on, including our world-class health system. The Morrison government is investing in Australia's Long Term National Health Plan. Over the next four years, a total of $435 billion will be invested into the health of Australians. Now, that's what I call well-funded empathy. Ms Collins: Unless you're old! The DEPUTY SPEAKER ( Mr Hogan ): The member for Franklin will leave under 94(a). The member for Franklin then left the chamber. Dr MARTIN: There are four pillars to this plan, guaranteeing access to essential health services and medications through the Medicare Benefits Scheme and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. We've listed 2,100 new medicines on the PBS since 2013. The second pillar is supporting health infrastructure, including both public and private hospitals, as well as improving the private health insurance system. The third is prioritising preventive health and, in particular, mental health—an initiative that I'm particularly passionate about as a psychologist. Finally, the fourth pillar: through the Medical Research Future Fund, we are investing in world-leading research in medical treatments and technologies. My maiden speech focused on the importance of prioritising the mental health of Australians and the need to take a proactive role in measures to lower the suicide rate in Australia. As a psychologist and a researcher I have been there firsthand, and I know how important it is to invest in mental health for the wellbeing of our country. Almost four million Australians suffer from some form of chronic or episodic mental illness each year, and 50 per cent of us will face a mental health challenge across our life span. There are a number of ways that this government is investing in services to improve the mental health of Australians. The government is investing $275 million to support a number of national and local initiatives to strengthen community resources to address mental health issues. This includes $114.5 million for a trial of eight new walk-in adult mental health centres—equivalent to the youth program headspace, which is also expanding, with a $375 million investment, including $110 million going into early-psychosis youth services programs. With over one million Australians suffering from eating disorders, $63 million will be spent to establish new residential eating disorders facilities across Australia. This supports the greater integration of existing treatment programs, including the MBS items for the treatment of eating disorders for individuals suffering in Australia. This will be rolled out in November this year. As a mother and as a psychologist, I understand how important it is to support children in early childhood and also how important it is to support new parents at this stage of life. It is estimated that 100,000 people in Australia are affected by perinatal anxiety and depression each year. The Perinatal Mental Health and Wellbeing Program will improve the range of services available for new mums and dads facing mental illness. This reflects a $43.9 million investment, which will complement the work already being done in this space by the primary health networks nationally. An aspect of mental health I am particularly passionate about is fostering mentally healthy workplaces that allow Australians to maintain their mental wellbeing. Working with organisations such as the Business Council of Australia, the Black Dog Institute and beyondblue, our government is committed to ensuring that employers have the tools to promote good mental health for the 12.5 million working Australians. With the challenges facing our farmers and rural communities, we are also investing $5.5 million for communities in Queensland, Victoria and Tasmania affected by drought, fire and floods. Suicide remains the leading cause of death among 15- to 44-year-olds in Australia, and every life lost is a national tragedy. The Prime Minister is leading the charge to ensure that our government is working towards a zero suicide goal. Under the guidance of the National Suicide Prevention Adviser to the Prime Minister, Christine Morgan, the Morrison government is investing $55 million in the National Suicide Prevention Trials and creating the National Suicide Prevention Research Fund. Evidence based policy informed by up-to-date research is the key to ensuring that we invest in effective programs to reduce our suicide rate in Australia. I am very proud to be part of a government which is prioritising the mental health of Australians and investing significantly in health more broadly.