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ABC Australia
Changing Australia: Margaret Leggatt and advocating for people living with complex mental illness
10 minutes Posted Jun 30, 2026 at 10:15 pm.
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Margaret Leggatt has been deeply embedded in Australia's mental health sector for decades.
As an occupational therapist and sociologist, she's become a fierce advocate for families living with schizophrenia and mental illness, working tirelessly to improve treatment and public perceptions.
Four decades after co-founding SANE Australia, it remains the leading national voice for people with recurring, persistent or complex mental health issues and trauma.