There is a requirement of more financial support for early intervention programs for children up to 12 years of age, shared Professor Louise Newman, who is the convener of the Children's Mental Health Coalition. The national debate into support for people with mental illnesses still persists.

Prof Newman, who is also the President of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists revealed that whenever the discussions took place pertaining to mental health funding, children are excluded out of it.

She said, "There is increasing evidence about the importance of early childhood intervention and not waiting until adolescence or adulthood to then try to do something about the problem".

She added that about 30% of adult mental health problems in children happen due to some negative experiences they face in their childhood. If the treatment is provided at an early stage, the rate of crime may be reduced, which will consequently create better educational results and lesser drug and alcohol problems.

If problems in children like autism, attachment disorders, ADHD and anxiety are left untreated, then the condition of the children could be worsened in the later stages of their lives.

The coalition consists of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, NIFTeY, the Australian Psychological Society, the Australian Infant, Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Association, the Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss and Grief Network and the Australian Association of Infant Mental Health.