Resources
Budget 2022–23: National Preventive Health Strategy
A Budget 2022–23 fact sheet.
Evaluation of the PHNs’ Improved Access to Psychological Services in Aged Care Facilities initiative – Technical supplement to the final report
This is the technical supplement to 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.
Hospital certification for MBS items for repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
A fact sheet has been developed to assist practitioners in preparing Type C certification, for submission to private health insurers, where rTMS treatment is provided in hospital. It also provides guidance on what to include when correctly completing Type C certificates.
Medicare telehealth services – Consumer information
The Australian Government has worked with experts to design telehealth services that will continue from 1 January 2022. Many of the telehealth services that have benefited patients since March 2020 continue in their current form.
Ongoing telehealth – Strengthening primary care
From 1 January 2022, telehealth services introduced in response to COVID-19 will be ongoing. Eligible patients all around Australia will continue to have access to GP, nursing, midwifery and allied health services via telehealth where the health professional deems it clinically appropriate.
Changes to MBS specialist telehealth from 1 January 2022
From 1 January 2022, patient access to specialist telehealth services will be supported by ongoing MBS arrangements.
Overarching Evaluation of the National Support for Child and Youth Mental Health Program – final report
This report presents the findings of the Overarching Evaluation of the National Support for Child and Youth Mental Health Program completed by the University of Queensland.
National Mental Health Workforce Strategy – Post consultation
The National Mental Health Workforce Strategy is a ten year plan to grow, strengthen and support a skilled mental health workforce,
Evaluation of the Early Psychosis Youth Services Program – Final report
The Evaluation of the Early Psychosis Youth Services (EPYS) program examined the appropriateness, effectiveness, efficiency and equity of the EPYS program to determine its impact and inform future policy direction.
Evaluation of the Early Psychosis Youth Services Program final report – Appendices
The Evaluation of the Early Psychosis Youth Services (EPYS) Program examined the appropriateness, effectiveness, efficiency and equity of the EPYS Program to determine its impact and inform future policy direction.
The Way Back Support Services – Interim evaluation short report
This report offers a brief insight into how the Way Back Support Service is meeting the needs of people accessing the service across Australia. In addition the report outlines key interim findings and key interim recommendations.
Evaluation and review of the National Suicide Prevention Leadership and Support Program (NSPLSP) – Research summary brief
This research summary brief provides an overview of the evaluation and review of the NSPLSP. A process evaluation of all activities funded under the program was conducted and the brief highlights key insights and future design considerations.
Environmental scan of digital mental health services
This environmental scan looks at factors that affect the implementation of online mental health services. It is part of the evaluation of digital mental health services.
National Suicide Prevention Trial – Final evaluation report
This report presents the findings of the final evaluation of the National Suicide Prevention Trial done by the University of Melbourne. It provides recommendations for future policy development.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Grief and Trauma Support Resources Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social media content
This social media content has been developed specifically for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander audience. The content can be used by the aged care sector and affiliated organisations to share information about the grief and trauma support services on social media channels.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Grief and trauma support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples – Social media images
These social media tiles can be downloaded and used by the aged care sector and affiliated organisations to share on their social media channels.
Better Access Evaluation – Terms of reference
The Terms of Reference for the Better Access evaluation sets out the key objectives of the evaluation, what is in scope for the evaluation, and the governance arrangements.
National Mental Health Workforce Strategy – Consultation background paper
This paper provides background to the development of the draft National Mental Health Workforce Strategy.
National Mental Health Workforce Strategy – A literature review
This literature review looks at existing national and jurisdictional workforce strategies related to the mental health workforce. It also reviewed recent findings of mental health reviews and inquiries. It was used to help develop a national mental health workforce strategy.
Scoping and development of a National Digital Mental Health Framework – Final Report
The Final Report details the approach taken to scope and develop the National Digital Mental Health Framework.
National Digital Mental Health Framework
The National digital mental health framework aims to support an integrated and strategic approach to digital mental health service delivery and inform future funding decisions by governments.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Grief and Trauma Support Services – Brochure
This brochure outlines the grief and trauma support services available for those living, working and caring in the aged care sector who have been impacted by COVID-19.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Grief and Trauma Support Services – Poster
This poster outlines the grief and trauma support services available for those living, working and caring in the aged care sector who have been impacted by COVID-19.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Grief and trauma support resources – Social media content
This social media content can be used by the aged care sector and affiliated organisations to share information about the grief and trauma support services on social media channels.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Grief and trauma support resources – Order form
This order form can be used to order printed versions of the brochure and poster, English and translated.
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