Resources
Careers in mental health: Webinar series – Webinar 1 - 20 June 2023
Presentation
The Careers in mental health: webinar series are informational sessions that educate attendees about the different roles and career opportunities available in the mental health sector while providing attendees with an opportunity to ask questions or seek further information.
Social and Emotional Wellbeing Policy Partnership communique – Meeting 1
Meeting minutes
This communique is a summary of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Policy Partnership meeting on 30–31 March 2023.
Agreement to implement the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Policy Partnership
Agreement
This partnership agreement is about improving the social and emotional wellbeing of First Nations people. It is an agreement between First Nations and government representatives.
Laying the groundwork for mental health and suicide prevention system reform – Budget 2023–24
Fact sheet
This Budget 2023–24 fact sheet outlines reforms to the mental health and suicide prevention system. The Australian Government will address workforce shortages and urgent gaps, and extend critical services. This will lay the groundwork for future reform.
The Way Back Support Services Evaluation – Final evaluation report
Report
This report details how well The Way Back Support Service was being delivered, participant experiences and outcomes, and what contributes to recovery after a suicide attempt or crisis, for whom and how.
The Way Back Support Services Evaluation – Final evaluation report appendices
Report
A sequential list of supplemental information to accompany The Way Back Support Services Final Evaluation Report.
National Mental Health Workforce Strategy – Conceptual framework
Strategy or framework
This framework outlines the National Mental Health Workforce Strategy.
Mental health workforce – Labour market analysis – Final report
Report
This report analyses the workforce trends for different roles within the mental health workforce.
Mental health workforce – Educational institutes review – Final report
Report
This report focuses on the capacity of educational institutes to meet the training needs of the mental health workforce.
National Mental Health Workforce Strategy – Summary
Fact sheet
This summary provides a high-level overview of the National Mental Health Workforce Strategy. It highlights the goals of the strategy and how governments will prioritise investment and action to achieve it over the next 10 years.
National Mental Health Workforce Strategy 2022–2032
Strategy or framework
The National Mental Health Workforce Strategy provides a high-level vision and roadmap. The strategy helps build a workforce to deliver mental health treatment, care and support that meets the needs of the population.
Evaluation of the Program of Assistance for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (PASTT) final report
Report
The PASTT evaluation assessed the effectiveness, accessibility, appropriateness and cost effectiveness of PASTT in contributing to the successful resettlement of humanitarian entrants in Australia.
Conclusions and recommendations – Evaluation of the Better Access initiative
Report
Recommendations from the Evaluation of the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the Medicare Benefits Schedule (Better Access)
Appendices – Evaluation of the Better Access initiative
Report
Appendices supporting the final report of an independent evaluation of the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the Medicare Benefits Schedule (Better Access) Initiative by the University of Melbourne.
Main Report – Evaluation of the Better Access initiative
Report
This is the final report of an independent evaluation of the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the Medicare Benefits Schedule (Better Access) Initiative by the University of Melbourne.
Executive Summary – Evaluation of the Better Access initiative
Report
This is the executive summary of the final report of an independent evaluation of the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the Medicare Benefits Schedule (Better Access) Initiative by the University of Melbourne.
COVID-19 aged care grief and trauma support services – Support for grief, loss and bereavement
Presentation
An Auslan translation describing support services for grief, loss and bereavement.
COVID-19 aged care grief and trauma support services – Resources for those affected by trauma
Presentation
An Auslan translation describing resources for those affected by trauma.
COVID-19 aged care grief and trauma support services – Help for dementia associated behaviours
Presentation
An Auslan translation describing support services for aged care providers to ease the impacts of lockdown on residents living with dementia.
COVID-19 aged care grief and trauma support services – Advice and advocacy for older people
Presentation
An Auslan translation describing advice and advocacy services for older people.
COVID-19 aged care grief and trauma support services – Crisis support services – available 24 hours
Presentation
An Auslan translation describing crisis support services.
COVID-19 aged care grief and trauma support services – Resources
Presentation
Grief and trauma resources are available for download, print or order. Translated brochures and posters are also available in several languages.
Top 3 questions – Staying positive, social anxiety, and support for health workers
Presentation
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine, answers the top three questions you've been asking on our social accounts around mental health.
Top 3 questions – The National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing with Dr Ruth Vine
Presentation
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine, answers the top three questions across our channels.
Top 3 questions – Sleep and mental health with Doctor Ruth Vine
Presentation
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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