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The Gold Coast is a vibrant, diverse, and resilient community, and like many regions, our community is facing challenges related to mental health, suicide prevention, and alcohol and other drugs. That’s why Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN) and Gold Coast Health (GCH) have come together in partnership with Kalwun, First Nations leaders, people with a lived experience and non-government organisations to renew our commitment to the community through the Joint Regional Plan (JRP) for Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, and Alcohol and Other Drug Services 2025-2028.
The JRP 2025-2028 sets a bold vision and collaborative roadmap for the region, focusing on working together to build a system that meets people where they are, supports them holistically, and helps them live a life of meaning and purpose in a thriving community.
The JRP 2025-2028 responds to increasing service demand, workforce pressures, and service gaps across our region, as noted in our Joint Regional Needs Assessment 2024-2026. It brings national and state reforms into local action, reflecting the unique needs of our Gold Coast community while aligning with the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement and the associated Queensland-Commonwealth Bilateral Agreement.
Our Shared Vision – The people of the Gold Coast live life with meaning and purpose within a compassionate, connected, and diverse community.
Building on the momentum of the foundational Joint Regional Plan 2020-2025, the new plan incorporates lessons learned, stakeholder feedback, and new priorities identified through extensive consultation. You can see progress against the previous plan here: and .
Our five key focus areas for 2025-2028 are:
The JRP 2025-2028 was shaped by various voices from across our region, including people with lived experience, First Nations leaders, clinicians and GPs, community organisations, and government partners.
It reflects our shared values of accountability, transparency, and equity, and is supported by a robust governance structure, including a Strategic Oversight Committee and four partnership groups focused on suicide prevention, adult and older persons mental health, child and youth mental health, and alcohol and other drugs.
The JRP 2025-2028:
Implementation is already underway and is supported by joint governance, annual planning, and performance measurement. We will continue to measure progress through meaningful data and reporting, ensuring the plan remains responsive to our community’s needs and delivers real outcomes.
Together, we can turn our vision into action and create a lasting impact for our Gold Coast community.
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Understanding and supporting the Joint Regional Plan is crucial for its success. We encourage you to learn about the plan, engage with its principles and priorities, and contribute to its implementation. To receive updates on the Joint Regional Plan and other GCPHN activities please:
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