Resources
National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Evaluation Framework
Strategy or 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.
National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Evaluation Sharing Guidelines
Guideline
The National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Evaluation Sharing Guidelines (Sharing Guidelines) provides guidance on sharing mental health and suicide prevention evaluations amongst stakeholders.
Research Translation Paper – LGBTQ+ People and Mental Health Services Research
Report
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
Public interest certificate
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.
Applied Systematic Literature Review – LGBTQ+ People and Mental Health Services Research
Report
An applied systematic review and lived experience informed synthesis of mental health and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ people
Terms of reference – Psychosocial Project Group
Terms of reference
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
Meeting minutes
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
Strategy or framework
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
Statement
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 – Fact sheet
Fact sheet
A fact sheet about Medicare Mental Health Centres and the recent rebrand.
Medicare Mental Health Centres – Poster
Poster
This poster informs consumers about the Medicare Mental Health Centres rebrand.
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Medicare Mental Health Centres – Overview
Advertisement
Overview of Medicare Mental Health Centres and the support they offer.
Medicare Mental Health Centres – Frequently asked questions
Fact sheet
Frequently asked questions about Medicare Mental Health Centres and the recent rebrand.
Australian Government response to the Mental Health and Suicide Prevention – Final Report
Government response to inquiry
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
Government response to inquiry
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
Guideline
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
Guideline
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
Statement
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
Report
This report presents 2022-23 estimates of unmet need for psychosocial supports in Australia.
Mental Health Reform Advisory Committee – Final meeting summary
Meeting minutes
This document summarises the discussions of the Mental Health Reform Advisory Committee.
Better Access Telehealth frequently asked questions
Fact sheet
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 fact sheet – professionals
Fact sheet
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 – Involving family or carers in my mental health treatment
Fact sheet
This fact sheet outlines available Medicare rebates under the MBS initiative (Better Access).
Better Access Evaluation – Methodology
Strategy or framework
Methodology for the evaluation of the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the Medicare Benefits Schedule initiative.
Better Access fact sheet – patients
Fact sheet
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.
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