Submission on The Productivity Commission’s Inquiry into the Social and Economic Benefits of Improving Mental Health

This submission by the Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) and the Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network (MYAN) Australia is directed to the Productivity Commission’s Inquiry into the Social and Economic Benefits of Improving Mental Health. It focuses on the mental health challenges faced by young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds in Australia. The submission highlights the need for culturally appropriate mental health services, improved access to these services, and the importance of addressing social determinants such as housing, education, and social inclusion. It also provides recommendations for enhancing mental health support systems to better meet the needs of this vulnerable group.