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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.
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.
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.
Statement from Australian Health Ministers: Analysis of unmet need for psychosocial supports outside of the National Disability Insurance Scheme
This statement from Australian Health Ministers provides key context for the analysis of unmet need for psychosocial supports outside of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, key findings and limitations and next steps for governments’ considerations.
Analysis of unmet need for psychosocial supports outside of the National Disability Insurance Scheme – Final Report
This report presents 2022-23 estimates of unmet need for psychosocial supports in Australia.
Mental Health Reform Advisory Committee – Final meeting summary
This document summarises the discussions of the Mental Health Reform Advisory Committee.
Better Access fact sheet – patients
This fact sheet gives patients with mental health issues an overview of the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the MBS initiative.
Better Access – Involving family or carers in my mental health treatment
This fact sheet outlines available Medicare rebates under the MBS initiative (Better Access).
Better Access Telehealth frequently asked questions
This document is about the Better Access Telehealth initiative. It answers questions about the option for patients with mental illness in rural and remote areas to access video consultations.
Better Access Evaluation – Methodology
Methodology for the evaluation of the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the Medicare Benefits Schedule initiative.
Better Access fact sheet – professionals
This fact sheet gives mental health professionals an overview of the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the MBS initiative.
Review of First Nations mental health and suicide prevention services and the Integrated Team Care program – Community engagement summary
This document outlines the community consultation that Ninti One Ltd and First Nations Co. undertook during their independent review of sector funding arrangements and service provider capability for First Nations mental health and suicide prevention services and the Integrated Team Care Program.
Review of First Nations mental health and suicide prevention services and the Integrated Team Care program – Final report
This document is the final report from Ninti One Ltd and First Nations Co. who undertook an independent review of sector funding arrangements and service provider capability for First Nations mental health and suicide prevention services and the Integrated Team Care Program.
Review of First Nations mental health and suicide prevention services and the Integrated Team Care program – Stakeholder engagement summary
This document outlines the stakeholder consultation that Ninti One Ltd and First Nations Co. undertook during their independent review of sector funding arrangements and service provider capability for First Nations mental health and suicide prevention services and the Integrated Team Care Program.
Social and Emotional Wellbeing Policy Partnership communique – Meeting 4
This communique is a summary of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Policy Partnership meeting on 14 March 2024.
Evaluation services for the SANE pilot for people with complex mental health needs – Final report
The SANE Guided Service is a fully digital service offering for people over 18 who have complex mental health needs, including Autistic people and those living with an Intellectual Disability – their families and carers. The evaluation will assist in developing the service as it continues to evolve.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing Study – Consultation forum summary
This document provides a summary of topics discussed in consultation forums for the National Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing Study.
Mental Health Reform Advisory Committee meeting summary – 8 March 2024
This document summarises the discussion of the Mental Health Reform Advisory Committee meeting on 8 March 2024.
Consultation plan for the Analysis of unmet need for psychosocial support
This consultation plan outlines the stakeholder consultation and engagement for the Psychosocial Project Group's analysis, including jurisdictional and national workshops.
Social and Emotional Wellbeing Policy Partnership communique – Meeting 3
This communique is a summary of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Policy Partnership meeting on 9 November 2023.
Mental Health Reform Advisory Committee meeting summary – 5 October 2023
This document summarises the discussion of the Mental Health Reform Advisory Committee meeting on 5 October 2023.
Mental Health Reform Advisory Committee meeting summary – 8 September 2023
This document summarises the discussion of the Mental Health Reform Advisory Committee meeting on 8 September 2023.
Mental Health Reform Advisory Committee meeting summary – 23 November 2023
This document summarises the discussion of the Mental Health Reform Advisory Committee meeting on 23 November 2023.
Mental Health Reform Advisory Committee meeting summary – 26 September 2023
This document summarises the discussion of the Mental Health Reform Advisory Committee meeting on 26 September 2023.
Evidence Check – Suicide Aftercare Services
This publication provides principles and recommendations for the implementation and management of universal aftercare. We engaged the Sax Institute to review the evidence on effective universal aftercare services for the years 2019 to 2022.
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