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Evaluation of translating and interpreting services for Primary Health Network funded mental health services
Australia is one of the most diverse countries in the world. According to the 2021 Census, 5.8 million (22.8 per cent) Australian residents speak a language other than English at home and 872,000 (3.4 per cent) could not speak English well or not at all.
National Roadmap to Improve the Health and Mental Health of Autistic People 2025-2035 – Easy Read
The Easy Read Roadmap is about how we can improve health care for Autistic people.
The National Suicide Prevention Leadership and Support Program – project information for Primary Health Networks
This document helps Primary Health Networks (PHNs) understand and work on projects funded by the Australian Government under the National Suicide Prevention Leadership and Support Program.
A safe place to share what’s on your mind – Social media tile
Social media tile to support Medicare Mental Health Centres.
Free, walk-in support for everyone – Social media tile
Social media tile to support Medicare Mental Health Centres.
Social and Emotional Wellbeing Policy Partnership communique – Meeting 6
This communique is a summary of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Policy Partnership meeting on 18 and 19 February 2025.
Medicare Mental Health Centres – Fact sheet – Easy Read
This is a fact sheet about Medicare Mental Health Centres in Easy Read format.
National Roadmap to Improve the Health and Mental Health of Autistic People 2025–2035
The Roadmap aims to address serious health inequities faced by Autistic People. It outlines how we can deliver high-quality health care that enables Autistic people to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.
Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Declaration Framework and Implementation Plan
The Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Declaration Framework and Implementation Plan offers a 10-year strategic approach to achieving the highest attainable standard of mental health and suicide prevention outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Evaluation Sharing Guidelines
The National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Evaluation Sharing Guidelines (Sharing Guidelines) provides guidance on sharing mental health and suicide prevention evaluations amongst stakeholders.
National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Evaluation Framework
The National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Evaluation Framework (Evaluation Framework) provides best practice guidance on the conduct of mental health and suicide prevention evaluations, in order to improve the quality and consistency of evaluations in the sector.
Applied Systematic Literature Review – LGBTQ+ People and Mental Health Services Research
An applied systematic review and lived experience informed synthesis of mental health and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ people
Research Translation Paper – LGBTQ+ People and Mental Health Services Research
The Research Translation Paper answers all three key research questions for the LGBTQ+ People and Mental Health Services Research and provides a summary of the Applied Systematic Literature Review.
Plain English Summary – LGBTQ+ People and Mental Health Services Research
The Plain English Summary provides a succinct summary of key points from the Applied Systematic Literature Review and Research Translation Paper for the LGBTQ+ People and Mental Health Services Research.
Terms of reference – Psychosocial Project Group
This terms of reference outlines the role and work remit of the Psychosocial Project Group. This group is analysing the unmet need for psychosocial supports outside the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Social and Emotional Wellbeing Policy Partnership communique – Meeting 5
This communique is a summary of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Policy Partnership meeting on 29 August 2024.
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Strategy
This strategy aims to achieve a significant and sustained reduction in suicide and self-harm of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people towards zero through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community leadership and governance.
Statement of Intent from the National Rural Health Commissioner – 2 September 2024 to 30 June 2026
The Statement of Intent outlines the National Rural Health Commissioner’s priorities and approach to achieving the obligations referred to in the Assistant Minister’s Statement of Expectations.
Medicare Mental Health Centres – Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about Medicare Mental Health Centres and the recent rebrand for consumers and service providers.
Medicare Mental Health Centres – Poster
This poster informs consumers about Medicare Mental Health Centres.
Medicare Mental Health Centres – fact sheet
Fact sheet about Medicare Mental Health Centres and the recent rebrand for consumers and service providers.
MHSPSO communique – 24 November 2024
This communique summarises the meeting of the Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Senior Officials Group held on 24 November 2024.
Australian Government response to the Mental Health and Suicide Prevention – Final Report
This is the government response to the final report on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention report.
Fourth interim report Mental health – a consensus for action
This document presents the Australian Government response to the Senate Select Committee report: Fourth interim report—Mental health: a consensus for action.
Commonwealth Psychosocial Support: Program Guidance
This guideline is psychosocial support for people with severe mental illness and associated psychosocial functional impairment living in the community.
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