Ways forward: national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health policy
This document provides an overview of the mental health needs and problems of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and outlines "ways forward" to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
Table of contents
- Foreword
Executive Summary- Contexts for a National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health Policy and Plan
- National Aboriginal Mental Health Policy and Plan
- Policy initiatives
- Background to National Aboriginal Mental Health Policy and Plan
- Literature review
- Consultation report and processes
- Appendix 1: Community controlled Aboriginal health services
- Appendix 2: Recommendations of the National Aboriginal Mental Health Conference
- References
- Attachment A: “Our Way”: National Aboriginal Mental Health Conference
- Attachment B: Consultancy report: NACCHO Meetings
- Attachment C: Copy of ATSIC letter of response
- Attachment D: Data and information systems
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ISBN 0 644 35760 6 (volume 1)
20 February 1995
Ms Mary Scott
Director of the Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
Sirius Building
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Dear Ms Scott
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health Policy and Plan represents a national overview of the mental health needs and problems of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people around Australia. The policy and its guiding Principles, Strategies and Targets clearly outlines 'Ways Forward' to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population. All provision of these services is through Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and/or management.
This significant report has been fully endorsed by the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation and is submitted by the two principal investigators,
Sr Pat Swan and Professor Beverley Raphael.
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