In October 2024, we proudly co-hosted Insight to Impact: Translating Psychosis Research into Practice & Policy in partnership with Mindgardens Neuroscience Network. This powerful event brought together a passionate group of consumers, carers, researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to shape a unified response to the challenges facing psychosis research and care in Australia.

The result of this collaboration is the new position paper:
Enhancing Psychosis Research: Addressing Gaps in Knowledge, Lived Experience Inclusion and Implementation.

This paper captures key themes raised during the event, highlighting the urgent need for a more coordinated, inclusive, and well-funded approach to psychosis research and its translation into real-world care.

Despite psychosis affecting thousands of Australians and costing the healthcare system nearly $5 billion each year, research into psychosis remains significantly underfunded. Too many individuals continue to face serious health and social disadvantages without access to evidence-based support.

To address these systemic issues, the position paper outlines four clear, actionable recommendations:

1. Direct funding to priority populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, rural and remote communities, and those with co-occurring conditions.

2. Embed lived experience at every stage of the research process—through co-production, leadership, and active participation.

3. Support a balanced investment in both psychosocial and biomedical research, ensuring person-centred, holistic care.

4. Accelerate the research-to-practice pipeline, reducing the 17-year gap between discovery and implementation.

Together, these recommendations form a bold and practical roadmap to transform how Australia approaches psychosis care.

The position paper has already been shared with nearly 60 Federal Members of Parliament and Senators, urging national leadership and sustained investment in psychosis research and services.

We’re proud to be part of this vital step forward—and committed to continuing this work to ensure all Australians affected by psychosis receive the support they need and deserve.