While the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) created a watershed moment in making mental health a global development priority, more needs to be done to highlight mental health as an intersectional, cross-cutting and fundamental issue across most 17 SDGs. Increased investment and acknowledgment of mental health as a prerequisite for social inclusion and progress is imperative.

In Australia, disability advocates play a crucial role in supporting individuals with disabilities and their families. Advocates work to promote the rights and needs of people with disabilities and ensure that they are able to access the support and services they require to live fulfilling lives.