Resources
Australia's Long Term National Health Plan
Australia's Long Term National Health Plan charts the way forward over the next 3 and 10 years in the key areas of mental health, primary care, hospitals, preventive health and medical research.
Accessibility and quality of mental health services in rural and remote Australia
Australian Government response to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee Inquiry: Accessibility and quality of mental health services in rural and remote Australia – April 2019
Reform and system transformation – a 5-year horizon for Primary Health Networks
This document provides a plan to support Primary Health Networks as they take part in mental health reform over the next 5 years.
Healthy ageing: developmental research report
We commissioned a market research study into healthy ageing, identifying how we can help encourage Australians to make the most of their later years.
The Million Minds Mission Roadmap
This was the first roadmap for the Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission (the Mission).
Header agreement for the National Psychosocial Support Measure
This agreement sets out the agreed approach between the Australian Government and the state and territory governments to progress the National Psychosocial Support Measure.
Joint regional planning for integrated mental health and suicide prevention services
This document is for Local Health Networks and Primary Health Networks. It explains Australian Government and state and territory governments expectations, as well as opportunities, when developing Integrated Regional Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plans.
Joint regional planning for integrated mental health and suicide prevention services – compendium of resources
This document provides resources for Local Health Networks and Primary Health Networks developing Integrated Regional Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plans.
Mental health services for people of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds
This fact sheet outlines what mental health services are available for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Report of the PHN Advisory Panel on Mental Health
This report from the Primary Health Networks (PHN) Advisory Panel on Mental Health outlines the progress of mental health reform being implemented through PHNs.
Guide to a smoke-free life
Studies show that many people with mental illness want to quit smoking. This guide provides information and links to support to help those with mental illness stop smoking.
Review of the National Mental Health Commission
This report from Deloitte looks at the role of the National Mental Health Commission and explores ways it could be improved.
Review of mental health programmes and services
Australian Government response to Contributing Lives, Thriving Communities – Review of Mental Health Programmes and Services
Australian Government response to contributing lives, thriving communities – review of mental health programmes and services
This fact sheet outlines the Australian Government response to the National Mental Health Commission’s Review of Mental Health Programmes and Services, Contributing lives, thriving communities.
The mental health of children and adolescents
This is the report from the second Australian Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing. It reports on various mental health conditions among children and young people, as well as how they use services.
Better Access GP mental health treatment plan template
This document is a template of a mental health treatment plan. Doctors can use it when referring patients for treatment under the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the MBS initiative.
National practice standards for the mental health workforce 2013
These standards outline capabilities that all mental health professionals should achieve in their work. They complement discipline-specific practice standards or competencies of the professions of nursing, occupational therapy, psychiatry, psychology and social work.
A national framework for recovery-oriented mental health services: policy and theory
This background paper is a summary of the research and policy that underpins Australia's national framework for recovery-oriented mental health services.
A national framework for recovery-oriented mental health services: guide for practitioners and providers
This document provides guidance to mental health practitioners and services on recovery-oriented practice and service delivery.
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2013–2023
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan is an evidence-based policy framework. It guides policies and programmes that improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
Early intervention programs aimed at reducing youth suicide
Australian Government response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health and Ageing’s report on the inquiry into early intervention programs aimed at reducing youth suicide
Mental health statement of rights and responsibilities 2012
This statement outlines the mental health rights and responsibilities of consumers, carers, support persons, service providers and the community.
Smoking and mental illness – a guide for health professionals
There are extra physical, psychological and social risks involved for those with a mental illness who want to quit smoking. Find out how you, as a health professional, can help them succeed.
Supporting someone with a mental illness to quit smoking
This fact sheet lists ways that you can support someone with a mental illness to quit smoking.
Mental health services
Australian Government response to the 2008 Senate Community Affairs Committee's inquiry into mental health services: Letter to Senator Claire Moore, Committee Chair
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