Mental Health Commission

News Article Mental Health
19 August 2026

Transition to Activity Based Funding

As part of national health funding reforms, eligible non‑admitted community mental health services have moved from block funding to Activity Based Funding (ABF). 

The National Health Reform Agreement commits governments to using ABF for public hospital funding where possible. 

This agreement was signed by the Commonwealth and all state and territory governments in August 2011.

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