Resources
Medicare Mental Health Check In Fact Sheet – Professionals FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions Fact Sheet for Health Professionals for a new digital mental health service, Medicare Mental Health Check In.
Medicare Mental Health Check In Fact Sheet – Professionals
Health professional fact sheet for a new digital mental health service, Medicare Mental Health Check In.
Medicare Mental Health Check In Fact Sheet – Consumers
Consumer fact sheet for a new digital mental health service, Medicare Mental Health Check In.
GP resource – Australian Government-funded mental health supports
A resource for GPs outlining available Australian Government-funded mental health supports.
Patient resource – Australian Government-funded mental health support through the Medicare Benefits Schedule
A resource for patients outlining available Australian Government-funded mental health supports through the Medicare Benefits Schedule.
Social and Emotional Wellbeing Policy Partnership communique – Meeting 7
This communique is a summary of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Policy Partnership meeting on 5 December 2025.
Patient resource – Australian Government-funded online and digital mental health support
A resource for patients outlining available Australian Government-funded online and digital mental health supports.
Patient resource – Australian Government-funded in-person, phone and video mental health support
A resource for patients outlining available Australian Government-funded in-person, phone and video mental health supports.
Better Access – Involving family or carers in my mental health treatment
This fact sheet outlines available Medicare benefits 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.
Frequently Asked Questions: Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the MBS initiative
This fact sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding the Better Access Initiative, including changes which commence on 1 November 2025.
Medicare Mental Health Centres – Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about Medicare Mental Health Centres and the recent rebrand for consumers and service providers.
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.
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 Cessation of the additional 10 sessions
This fact sheet advises that the additional 10 individual MBS mental health treatment services temporarily introduced during COVID-19 ceased on 31 December 2022 and unused services cannot be used after this date.
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.
Better Access Example Scenario – 1 November 2025
An example scenario of a patient's journey through Better Access, incorporating the 1 November 2025 changes.
National Standards for Counsellors and Psychotherapists – Summary report
The summary report explains the National Standards for Counsellors and Psychotherapists. It also describes the steps taken and consultation undertaken to develop the National Standards.
Brochure – Overview of the pregnancy resources
Overview of the pregnancy resources.
Fact sheet – Pregnancy Timeline
This fact sheet provides a general guide to the standard appointments, tests and check-ups you should expect during a healthy pregnancy.
Fact sheet – Types of Pregnancy Care
This fact sheet outlines some of the different types of pregnancy care available in Australia.
Fact sheet – Health Tests During Your Pregnancy
This fact sheet describes some common tests you’ll be offered during pregnancy to help you understand what they involve and what to expect.
Poster – Promoting the pregnancy resources
Promoting the pregnancy resources
Psychosocial Project Group – Terms of reference
This terms of reference outlines the role and work remit of the Psychosocial Project Group.
Fact sheet – Common Conditions During Pregnancy
This fact sheet has information on ways to manage common conditions during pregnancy, such as nausea and vomiting, reflux, constipation, pelvis and lower back pain, mental wellbeing, and more.
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