What we do Advocacy Submissions The social and economic benefits of improving mental health In response to: Productivity Commission Inquiry Submitted: April 2019 Summary: The Neighbourhood House sector in Victoria has a track record of achieving strong social inclusion outcomes but operates with significant capacity constraints. With 90 per cent of Victoria’s Neighbourhood Houses funded at less than full time with the majority funded for just 25 hours per week of coordination, there is significant potential to increase activities that strengthen mental health and wellbeing with relatively modest investment.