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Laying the groundwork for mental health and suicide prevention system reform – Budget 2023–24
This Budget 2023–24 fact sheet outlines reforms to the mental health and suicide prevention system. The Australian Government will address workforce shortages and urgent gaps, and extend critical services. This will lay the groundwork for future reform.
The Way Back Support Services Evaluation – Final evaluation report appendices
A sequential list of supplemental information to accompany The Way Back Support Services Final Evaluation Report.
The Way Back Support Services Evaluation – Final evaluation report
This report details how well The Way Back Support Service was being delivered, participant experiences and outcomes, and what contributes to recovery after a suicide attempt or crisis, for whom and how.
National Mental Health Workforce Strategy – Conceptual framework
This framework outlines the National Mental Health Workforce Strategy.
National Mental Health Workforce Strategy – Summary
This summary provides a high-level overview of the National Mental Health Workforce Strategy. It highlights the goals of the strategy and how governments will prioritise investment and action to achieve it over the next 10 years.
Mental health workforce – Educational institutes review – Final report
This report focuses on the capacity of educational institutes to meet the training needs of the mental health workforce.
Mental health workforce – Labour market analysis – Final report
This report analyses the workforce trends for different roles within the mental health workforce.
National Mental Health Workforce Strategy 2022–2032
The National Mental Health Workforce Strategy provides a high-level vision and roadmap. The strategy helps build a workforce to deliver mental health treatment, care and support that meets the needs of the population.
Evaluation of the Program of Assistance for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (PASTT) final report
The PASTT evaluation assessed the effectiveness, accessibility, appropriateness and cost effectiveness of PASTT in contributing to the successful resettlement of humanitarian entrants in Australia.
Executive Summary – Evaluation of the Better Access initiative
This is the executive summary of the final report of an independent evaluation of the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the Medicare Benefits Schedule (Better Access) Initiative by the University of Melbourne.
Main Report – Evaluation of the Better Access initiative
This is the final report of an independent evaluation of the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the Medicare Benefits Schedule (Better Access) Initiative by the University of Melbourne.
Appendices – Evaluation of the Better Access initiative
Appendices supporting the final report of an independent evaluation of the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the Medicare Benefits Schedule (Better Access) Initiative by the University of Melbourne.
Conclusions and recommendations – Evaluation of the Better Access initiative
Recommendations from the Evaluation of the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the Medicare Benefits Schedule (Better Access)
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Medical Research Future Fund – Professor Helen Christensen AO
Professor Helen Christensen AO (Director and Chief Scientist, Black Dog Institute) explains how the Medical Research Future Fund enables a national response to mental health issues.
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Top 3 questions – Healthy lifestyle choices
Professor Michael Kidd, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, discusses making healthy choices, and the small steps we can take every day to enjoy a healthy life.
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Top 3 questions – Sleep and mental health with Doctor Ruth Vine
Hear from Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Mental Health, Dr Ruth Vine about what is considered normal sleep and things you can do to help improve your sleep and mental health.
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Top 3 questions – The National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing with Dr Ruth Vine
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine, answers the top three questions across our channels.
Mental Health Support – Medibank Cyber Incident
Mental Health support for people effected by the recent Medibank Cyber incident.
Independent Evaluation of HeadtoHelp and AMHCs final evaluation report
This final report shows the key findings from the evaluation which includes qualitative data collected through interviews and other artefacts and a quantitative analysis of the Primary Mental Health Care Minimum Dataset (PMHC-MDS) data.
Independent evaluation of the Head to Health digital mental health gateway – Final report
This report is an independent evaluation of the Head to Health Digital Mental Health Gateway. Its purpose is to describe our findings regarding the evaluation to generate recommendations and conclusions to inform the development of the new National Mental Health Platform.
Analysis of Suicide Prevention Trials Evaluation Findings – Discussion Paper
This discussion paper presents the findings of 3 Australia suicide prevention trials conducted by KPMG. The paper explores some of the key considerations for designing and implementing a systems-based approach to suicide prevention.
Evaluation of the National headspace Program
The evaluation of the National headspace Program (headspace) aims to provide a greater understanding of the appropriateness, effectiveness and outcomes of headspace to inform future policy decisions regarding implementation.
Evaluation of the PHNs’ improved access to psychological services in Aged Care facilities initiative – Final report
This is the final report of an independent evaluation of the Primary Health Network Improved Access to Psychological Services in Aged Care Facilities initiative undertaken by the Australian Healthcare Associates.
Evaluation of National Psychosocial Support Programs: Appendix A
Appendix A provides a profile of how each PHN implemented the National Psychosocial Support Measure (NPS-M) and Continuity of Support (CoS) program.
Literature review of effectiveness of supported digital mental health interventions
This literature review looks at the effectiveness of digital mental health interventions (DMHIs), including cost. It is part of the evaluation of digital mental health services.
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