Resources
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Youth Vaping University O-Week Highlights
University students talk about their Day One support person, what's better than vaping and the best things to tell someone who wants help to quit vaping.
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 Check In Fact Sheet – Professionals
Health professional fact sheet for a new digital mental health service, Medicare Mental Health Check In.
Culture Care Connect: A program evaluation
The final report of Inside Policy's independent evaluation of the Culture Care Connect initiative.
Culture Care Connect: To what extent is the program fit for addressing current and future need?
An evaluation of Culture Care Connect's capacity to address current and future mental health and suicide prevention needs among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Medicare Mental Health Check In Fact Sheet – Consumers
Consumer fact sheet for a new digital mental health service, Medicare Mental Health Check In.
Culture Care Connect: A program evaluation - summary infographic
A summary of Inside Policy's independent evaluation of the Culture Care Connect initiative.
The National Suicide Prevention Leadership and Support Program – project information for Primary Health Networks
This document helps Primary Health Networks understand and work on projects funded by the Australian Government under the National Suicide Prevention Leadership and Support Program.
Final evaluation report of the Perinatal Mental and Wellbeing Program and the National Perinatal Mental Health Check
The independent evaluation report was undertaken by the University of Queensland. It focuses on assessing the programs’ design, implementation, outcomes and overall effectiveness.
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Your day one to quitting vapes – 30 second video
Share this animation on your social channels to help young people quit vaping. Encourage them to reach out to their 'day ones' and download the MyQuitBuddy app for support to quit.
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Your day one to quitting vapes – 15 second video
Share this animation on your social channels to help young people quit vaping. Encourage them to reach out to their 'day ones' and download the MyQuitBuddy app for support to quit.
Better Access Example Scenario
Infographic showing a patient journey through the Better Access initiative, including an example patient–practitioner pathway and referral requirements for GPs, Prescribed Medical Practitioners and Allied Health Professionals.
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 GP mental health treatment plan template information
This fact sheet provides information about mental health treatment plan templates that can be used to refer patients for treatment under the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the MBS initiative.
Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plan – patient and practitioner journey
This presentation outlines a patient journey under an Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plan, showing GP assessment, reviews and referrals, allied health reporting, specialist input, and access to Medicare‑funded psychological and dietetic services over 12 months.
GP resource – Australian Government-funded mental health supports
A resource for GPs outlining available Australian Government-funded mental health supports.
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What stakeholders should know about the Young Minds: Our Future Survey
This video is intended for stakeholders interested in supporting children and adolescent mental health. This video provides an overview of YMOF, including its aims and methodology.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Medicare Mental Health Centres – Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about Medicare Mental Health Centres and the recent rebrand for consumers and service providers.
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