Resources
National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Evaluation Framework
The National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Evaluation Framework (Evaluation Framework) provides best practice guidance on the conduct of mental health and suicide prevention evaluations, in order to improve the quality and consistency of evaluations in the sector.
National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Evaluation Sharing Guidelines
The National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Evaluation Sharing Guidelines (Sharing Guidelines) provides guidance on sharing mental health and suicide prevention evaluations amongst stakeholders.
Terms of reference – Psychosocial Project Group
This terms of reference outlines the role and work remit of the Psychosocial Project Group. This group is analysing the unmet need for psychosocial supports outside the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Social and Emotional Wellbeing Policy Partnership communique – Meeting 5
This communique is a summary of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Policy Partnership meeting on 29 August 2024.
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Strategy
This strategy aims to achieve a significant and sustained reduction in suicide and self-harm of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people towards zero through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community leadership and governance.
Statement of Intent from the National Rural Health Commissioner – 2 September 2024 to 30 June 2026
The Statement of Intent outlines the National Rural Health Commissioner’s priorities and approach to achieving the obligations referred to in the Assistant Minister’s Statement of Expectations.
Medicare Mental Health Centres – Fact sheet
A fact sheet about Medicare Mental Health Centres and the recent rebrand.
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Medicare Mental Health Centres – Overview
Overview of Medicare Mental Health Centres and the support they offer.
Medicare Mental Health Centres – Poster
This poster informs consumers about the Medicare Mental Health Centres rebrand.
Medicare Mental Health Centres – Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about Medicare Mental Health Centres and the recent rebrand.
Australian Government response to the Mental Health and Suicide Prevention – Final Report
This is the government response to the final report on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention report.
Fourth interim report Mental health – a consensus for action
This document presents the Australian Government response to the Senate Select Committee report: Fourth interim report—Mental health: a consensus for action.
The National Suicide Prevention Leadership and Support Program – project information for Primary Health Networks
This document helps Primary Health Networks (PHNs) understand and work on projects funded by the Australian Government under the National Suicide Prevention Leadership and Support Program.
Commonwealth Psychosocial Support: Program Guidance
This guideline is psychosocial support for people with severe mental illness and associated psychosocial functional impairment living in the community.
Statement from Australian Health Ministers: Analysis of unmet need for psychosocial supports outside of the National Disability Insurance Scheme
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.
Analysis of unmet need for psychosocial supports outside of the National Disability Insurance Scheme – Final Report
This report presents 2022-23 estimates of unmet need for psychosocial supports in Australia.
Mental Health Reform Advisory Committee – Final meeting summary
This document summarises the discussions of the Mental Health Reform Advisory Committee.
Better Access fact sheet – professionals
This fact sheet gives mental health professionals an overview of the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the MBS initiative.
Better Access fact sheet – patients
This fact sheet gives patients with mental health issues an overview of the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the MBS initiative.
Better Access Telehealth frequently asked questions
This document is about the Better Access Telehealth initiative. It answers questions about the option for patients with mental illness in rural and remote areas to access video consultations.
Better Access – Involving family or carers in my mental health treatment
This fact sheet outlines available Medicare rebates under the MBS initiative (Better Access).
Better Access Evaluation – Methodology
Methodology for the evaluation of the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the Medicare Benefits Schedule initiative.
Evaluation of the Embrace Multicultural Mental Health Project – Final 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
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
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.
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