Resources
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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.
National Service Model: Medicare Mental Health phone service
The Medicare Mental Health phone service provides assessment and navigation to connect people to the right mental health services for them. This service model outlines how the Medicare Mental Health phone service will be delivered in all Primary Health Network regions in a nationally consistent way.
National Service Model: Medicare Mental Health Centres
The Medicare Mental Health Centres Service Model was developed to support consistency in the establishment and implementation of Medicare Mental Health Centres as well as providing clear expectations regarding functions and quality of care.
Independent evaluation of supported digital mental health services – Phase 2 final report
This report looks at clinician supported online therapy services funded by the Australian Government. It will help the government plan future initiatives aimed at increasing awareness and getting more people (including healthcare professionals) to use the services.
Allied health workforce data gap analysis – issues paper
This issues paper outlines the findings and recommendations of the allied health workforce data gap analysis project. This Paper was completed by Health Policy Analysis, who were engaged by the Department of Health and Aged Care in 2021-22.
National Guidelines to improve coordination of treatment and supports for people with severe and complex mental illness
These guidelines are aspirational and intended to inform stakeholders on areas associated with the improvement of coordination of treatment and supports for people with severe and complex mental illness. The guidelines were endorsed by all Australian Governments in March 2022.
Plain language summary – National Guidelines to improve coordination of treatment and supports for people with severe and complex mental illness
This plain language summary is designed to inform the reader about the National Guidelines to improve the coordination of treatment and supports for people with severe and complex mental illness (the Guidelines).
Evaluation of National Psychosocial Support Programs: Final Report
The independent evaluation of the National Psychosocial Support Measure (NPS-M) and Continuity of Support (CoS) program assessed how appropriate, effective, efficient and impactful the programs have been.
Care for your health – Your guide to digital mental health services
This fact sheet, part of the 'Care for your health' campaign, outlines information about mental health services in Australia.
Budget 2022–23: Mental health – Prevention and Early Intervention (Pillar 1)
A Budget 2022–23 fact sheet.
Budget 2022–23: Mental health – Suicide Prevention (Pillar 2)
A Budget 2022–23 fact sheet.
Budget 2022–23: Mental health – Treatment (Pillar 3)
A Budget 2022–23 fact sheet.
Budget 2022–23: Mental health – Supporting our vulnerable (Pillar 4)
A Budget 2022–23 fact sheet.
Budget 2022–23: Mental health – Workforce and Governance (Pillar 5)
A Budget 2022–23 fact sheet.
Budget 2022–23: Mental health support for the Devonport community
A Budget 2022–23 fact sheet.
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