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From the Commissioner

Mental health isn’t something that lives in clinics or on crisis lines, and support shouldn't be something rare or taboo. Wellbeing comes from the little things – how we show up for one another, how systems truly listen, and how communities can come together to heal.

We still have the misconception that strength is about weathering the storms, but what I have learned from thousands of people that have shared their journeys with me, is that real strength comes from knowing when to ask for help – and asking for it.

I want to see a world where asking for support for your mind feels as natural and normal as grabbing a coffee with a mate. Where help is not hidden behind closed doors but woven into the fabric of daily life – visible, human, and offered with dignity, compassion and truckloads of choice.

It’s not just about having services. It’s about making sure that wherever you go for support feels safe, genuinely welcoming, inclusive and easy to access, no matter who you are and where you live.

And it’s not just about “treatment”. It's about listening deeply, understanding what sits beneath the distress, and responding in ways that truly connect, human to human, story to action.

While we build our new website, please keep in touch with the Office by following us on LinkedIn and Facebook, or sending us an email with any enquiries. I look forward to hearing from you.

Taimi Allan
Mental Health Commissioner for South Australia

Looking for mental health support?
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If you or someone you know needs mental health support, remember you are not alone, and help is available. Seeking support is a sign of strength. There are people ready to listen and help.

If you're unsure where to start, speak to a trusted person or reach out to one of the services listed here.

Mental health always matters

Appointed in October 2023, South Australia’s Commissioner for Mental Health, Taimi Allan, brings a bold and compassionate vision: a community where mental health, wellbeing, and human rights are truly valued, understood, and supported - by everyone, for everyone.

Our mission is to spark meaningful change through fresh thinking, bold initiatives, strong partnerships and practical tools that support lasting impact.

Change begins with shared understanding and grows through genuine collaboration between government, community, media, people with lived experience, and you.

Together, we’re building a mentally healthier South Australia where people feel connected, empowered and are supported to thrive.

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A new website and exciting initiatives are launching soon so keep in touch, send us an email with any enquiries, and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

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