Resources
National Safe Spaces Network Scoping Study – Executive summary
The National Safe Spaces Network Scoping Study project aimed to provide a holistic feasibility assessment of the concept of a National Safe Spaces Network.
NMHWS taskforce meeting communique – 8 and 11 September 2020
This communique summarises the 7th and 8th meetings of the National Mental Health Workforce Strategy taskforce (NMHWS) held by video conference on 8 and 11 September 2020.
NMHWS taskforce meeting communique – 24 July 2020
This communique summarises the 5th meeting of the National Mental Health Workforce Strategy taskforce (NMHWS) held by video conference on 24 July 2020.
NMHWS taskforce meeting communique – 19 June 2020
This communique summarises the 4th meeting of the National Mental Health Workforce Strategy taskforce (NMHWS) held by video conference on 19 June 2020.
National suicide prevention strategy for Australia’s health system: 2020–2023
This strategy supports and furthers the existing efforts of governments, non-government organisations, PHNs, the private sector, research institutes and people with lived experience of suicidal behaviour from 2020 to 2023.
NMHWS taskforce meeting communique – 8 May 2020
This communique summarises the 3rd meeting of the National Mental Health Workforce Strategy taskforce (NMHWS) held 8 May 2020.
National Mental Health Workforce Strategy Taskforce – terms of reference
These terms of reference set out the roles and responsibilities of the National Mental Health Workforce Strategy Taskforce.
Information for health and mental health workers supporting people with disability
This fact sheet provides information and guidance for health and mental health workers providing care to people with intellectual or developmental disability during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NMHWS taskforce meeting communique – 24 April 2020
This communique summarises the 2nd meeting of the National Mental Health Workforce Strategy taskforce (NMHWS) held by video conference on 24 April 2020.
COVID-19 National Health Plan – Supporting the mental health of Australians through the Coronavirus pandemic
A fact sheet about a package of measures to support the mental health and wellbeing of Australians as we face the challenges of the Coronavirus pandemic.
NMHWS taskforce meeting communique – 27 March 2020
This communique summarises the first meeting of the National Mental Health Workforce Strategy taskforce (NMHWS) held by teleconference on 27 March 2020.
National Suicide Prevention Adviser communique – summary of initial findings
This communique provides a summary of the National Suicide Prevention Adviser's initial findings.
Mental health support for Australians affected by the 2019–20 bushfires
Australians affected by bushfires will have access to coordinated and tailored mental health support.
Information for Australians who have been affected by bushfires
The Australian, state and territory governments provide services that can support recovery to tragic events, together with local government and community groups.
Information for Australians who are returning from disaster affected areas
An information sheet about how to deal with the affects of a traumatic event whilst overseas.
National Suicide Prevention Adviser – initial advice and early findings
This document outlines the Prime Minister's National Suicide Prevention Adviser's initial advice and early findings.
Prime Minister's National Suicide Prevention Adviser – Towards Zero Suicide Prevention Forum communique
This communique summarises discussions that took place during the Towards Zero Suicide Prevention Forum in November 2019.
MRFF snapshot – Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission
This snapshot shows this Mission at a glance. It includes budgets, early funding priorities and grant timelines, as at November 2019. Researchers and other stakeholders can use it to plan for upcoming opportunities and see how the Mission will be established, expanded and embedded over time.
Towards Zero Suicide Prevention Forum: summary of outcomes
This document summarises the outcomes of various workshops held during the Towards Zero Suicide Prevention Forum.
Report detailing key themes and early findings to support initial advice of the National Suicide Prevention Adviser
This report summarises contextual information on the impact of suicide in Australia and suicide prevention approaches, as well as a summary of work done by the National Suicide Prevention Adviser and Taskforce.
Communique from the expert advisory group to the National Suicide Prevention Adviser
This communique outlines what the National Suicide Prevention Adviser's expert advisory group discussed at its first meeting.
Supporting new clients and Commonwealth community mental health clients to access psychosocial support – NDIS, CoS and NPS
This fact sheet outlines what Australian Government-funded psychosocial supports are available from 1 July 2019.
National Suicide Prevention Adviser terms of reference
These terms of reference outline what the National Suicide Prevention Adviser will do, and timeframes for deliverables.
Stating that suicide prevention is everybody’s business is easy to say
A message from the Prime Minister's National Suicide Prevention Adviser, Ms Christine Morgan, for World Suicide Prevention Day 2019.
Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool – IAR Decision Support Tool
The Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) provides an evidence based tool for conducting initial assessment and referral of individuals presenting with mental health conditions in primary health care settings within Australia.
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