NSW Mental Health Commissioner, Jennifer Black, will conclude her tenure in September after nearly two years leading efforts to improve mental health and suicide prevention outcomes across the state, the NSW Government has confirmed.
In a statement, Minister for Mental Health, Rose Jackson said Ms Black (pictured) will leave her role as Mental Health Commissioner of NSW as she relocates to Victoria for personal reasons.
Ms Black has led the Commission since being appointed in September 2024.
In that time, she has played a pivotal role in the Suicide Prevention Bill 2025, one of the most significant reforms ever undertaken in NSW to support mental health, which places suicide prevention at the centre of government decision making and embeds accountability across agencies, said Minister Jackson.
Ms Black also supported the establishment and appointment of members to the world-leading Suicide Prevention Council and Aboriginal Suicide Prevention Council, which are now leading the development of a new statewide suicide prevention plan.
“I want to thank Ms Black for her meaningful contribution to mental health and suicide prevention in NSW,” said Ms Jackson.
“With more than three decades of experience in mental health advocacy, policy development, and service reform, Ms Black will bring a wealth of expertise to her next role.
“We wish Ms Black well with future endeavours.”
Ms Black will officially finish in the role on 11 September.
