Fourth national mental health plan: measurement strategy

This document describes the approach taken by the mental health sector to develop the performance indicators and targets of the Fourth National Mental Health Plan. It provides a high-level overview of the indicators and targets, details on indicator specifications, and planned developments.
May 2011

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The same publication in smaller sections:

Cover pages (PDF 1097 KB large file)
Copyright page (PDF 37 KB)
Foreword (PDF 63 KB)
Contents (PDF 42 KB)
Section 1. Introduction and background (PDF 86 KB)
Section 2. Approach to indicator and target development (PDF 98 KB)

Section 3. Indicators and targets

• 3.1 Indicators and targets (PDF 87 KB)
• 3.2 Overview of indicator and target status (PDF 343 KB)
• 3.3 Indicator, planned data development and target details
  • Priority area 1: Social inclusion and recovery (PDF 698 KB large file)
  • Priority area 2: Prevention and early intervention (PDF 869 KB large file)
  • Priority area 3: Service access, coordination and continuity of care (PDF 960 KB large file)
  • Priority area 4: Quality improvement and innovation (PDF 570 KB large file)

Section 4. Appendices

• Appendix 1: Indicator technical specifications (PDF 309 KB)
• Appendix 2: Australian national mental health committee roles and structure (PDF 57 KB)
• Appendix 3: Selection criteria for national health performance indicators (PDF 58 KB)
• Appendix 4: Glossary of abbreviations (PDF 49 KB)
• Appendix 5: Technical conventions (PDF 61 KB)