The ANAO could assess the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing’s (DHDA) administration of grants for the headspace youth mental health program. Headspace is an Australian-Government funded program that provides supports for people aged 12 to 25 years who are experiencing, or at risk of, mild to moderate mental ill-health. Supports can be accessed in-person, online or by telephone. The first headspace service opened in 2007. Between July 2020 and December 2025, DHDA awarded over $980 million in grants related to headspace. In April 2025, the Prime Minister and the Minister for Health and Ageing committed over $200 million for 58 new, upgraded or expanded headspace services. In October 2025, the Australian Government announced $72.7 million for initiatives to reduce wait times and improve access across 85 headspace services. As at October 2025, there were 172 headspace services across Australia. DHDA is responsible for facilitating the delivery of national programs and services for mental health, including headspace. Australian Government funding for headspace is provided through grant agreements administered by DHDA, including to the National Youth Mental Health Foundation and Primary Health Networks.