Resources
Fourth interim report Mental health – a consensus for action
Government response to inquiry
  This document presents the Australian Government response to the Senate Select Committee report: Fourth interim report—Mental health: a consensus for action.
  Analysis of unmet need for psychosocial supports outside of the National Disability Insurance Scheme – Final Report
Report
  This report presents 2022-23 estimates of unmet need for psychosocial supports in Australia.
  Statement from Australian Health Ministers: Analysis of unmet need for psychosocial supports outside of the National Disability Insurance Scheme
Statement
  This statement from Australian Health Ministers provides key context for the analysis of unmet need for psychosocial supports outside of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, key findings and limitations and next steps for governments’ considerations.
  Mental Health Reform Advisory Committee – Final meeting summary
Meeting minutes
  This document summarises the discussions of the Mental Health Reform Advisory Committee.
  Better Access Evaluation – Methodology
Policy, strategy or framework
  Methodology for the evaluation of the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the Medicare Benefits Schedule initiative.
  MHSPSO communique – 8 July 2024
Meeting minutes
  This communique summarises the meeting of the Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Senior Officials Group held on 8 July 2024.
  Evaluation of the Embrace Multicultural Mental Health Project – Final report
Report
  This report provides an independent evaluation of the Embrace Multicultural Mental Health Project to determine whether it is being delivered effectively, efficiently and appropriately. We commissioned Verian Group to complete this evaluation.
  Review of First Nations mental health and suicide prevention services and the Integrated Team Care program – Final report
Report
  This document is the final report from Ninti One Ltd and First Nations Co. who undertook an independent review of sector funding arrangements and service provider capability for First Nations mental health and suicide prevention services and the Integrated Team Care Program.
  Review of First Nations mental health and suicide prevention services and the Integrated Team Care program – Stakeholder engagement summary
Report
  This document outlines the stakeholder consultation that Ninti One Ltd and First Nations Co. undertook during their independent review of sector funding arrangements and service provider capability for First Nations mental health and suicide prevention services and the Integrated Team Care Program.
  Review of First Nations mental health and suicide prevention services and the Integrated Team Care program – Community engagement summary
Report
  This document outlines the community consultation that Ninti One Ltd and First Nations Co. undertook during their independent review of sector funding arrangements and service provider capability for First Nations mental health and suicide prevention services and the Integrated Team Care Program.
  Social and Emotional Wellbeing Policy Partnership communique – Meeting 4
Meeting minutes
  This communique is a summary of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Policy Partnership meeting on 14 March 2024.
  Evaluation services for the SANE pilot for people with complex mental health needs – Final report
Report
  The SANE Guided Service is a fully digital service offering for people over 18 who have complex mental health needs, including Autistic people and those living with an Intellectual Disability – their families and carers. The evaluation will assist in developing the service as it continues to evolve.
  Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing Study – Consultation forum summary
Report
  This document provides a summary of topics discussed in consultation forums for the National Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing Study.
  Mental Health Reform Advisory Committee meeting summary – 8 March 2024
Meeting minutes
  This document summarises the discussion of the Mental Health Reform Advisory Committee meeting on 8 March 2024.
  Consultation plan for the Analysis of unmet need for psychosocial support
Policy, strategy or framework
  This consultation plan outlines the stakeholder consultation and engagement for the Psychosocial Project Group's analysis, including jurisdictional and national workshops.
  Social and Emotional Wellbeing Policy Partnership communique – Meeting 3
Meeting minutes
  This communique is a summary of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Policy Partnership meeting on 9 November 2023.
  Mental Health Reform Advisory Committee meeting summary – 5 October 2023
Meeting minutes
  This document summarises the discussion of the Mental Health Reform Advisory Committee meeting on 5 October 2023.
  Mental Health Reform Advisory Committee meeting summary – 23 November 2023
Meeting minutes
  This document summarises the discussion of the Mental Health Reform Advisory Committee meeting on 23 November 2023.
  Mental Health Reform Advisory Committee meeting summary – 8 September 2023
Meeting minutes
  This document summarises the discussion of the Mental Health Reform Advisory Committee meeting on 8 September 2023.
  Mental Health Reform Advisory Committee meeting summary – 26 September 2023
Meeting minutes
  This document summarises the discussion of the Mental Health Reform Advisory Committee meeting on 26 September 2023.
  Evidence Check – Suicide Aftercare Services
Report
  This publication provides principles and recommendations for the implementation and management of universal aftercare. We engaged the Sax Institute to review the evidence on effective universal aftercare services for the years 2019 to 2022.
  Consultation Workshop 1 Summary
Report
  This document summarises outcomes from the first national virtual workshop with stakeholders on 18 August 2023. It outlines how the Health Policy Analysis Project Team intends to address feedback on the project method.
  Project update 3 – November 2023 – Psychosocial Project Group
Meeting minutes
  An update from the Psychosocial Project Group following their meeting in November 2023. The group is steering the analysis of unmet need for psychosocial supports outside the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
  Social and Emotional Wellbeing Policy Partnership communique – Meeting 2
Meeting minutes
  This communique is a summary of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Policy Partnership meeting on 3 August 2023.
  Project update 1 – March 2023 – Psychosocial Project Group
Meeting minutes
  This document includes a project update for the Psychosocial Project Group.  The group is analysing the unmet need for psychosocial supports outside the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
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