Resources
Statement of Intent from the National Rural Health Commissioner – 2 September 2024 to 30 June 2026
Statement
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 – Frequently asked questions
Fact sheet
Frequently asked questions about Medicare Mental Health Centres and the recent rebrand.
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Medicare Mental Health Centres – Overview
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Overview of Medicare Mental Health Centres and the support they offer.
Medicare Mental Health Centres – Poster
Poster
This poster informs consumers about the Medicare Mental Health Centres rebrand.
Medicare Mental Health Centres – Fact sheet
Fact sheet
A fact sheet about Medicare Mental Health Centres and the recent rebrand.
Australian Government response to the Mental Health and Suicide Prevention – Final Report
Government response to inquiry
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
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.
The National Suicide Prevention Leadership and Support Program – project information for Primary Health Networks
Guideline
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
Guideline
This guideline is psychosocial support for people with severe mental illness and associated psychosocial functional impairment living in the community.
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 fact sheet – patients
Fact sheet
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 – Involving family or carers in my mental health treatment
Fact sheet
This fact sheet outlines available Medicare rebates under the MBS initiative (Better Access).
Better Access fact sheet – professionals
Fact sheet
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 Telehealth frequently asked questions
Fact sheet
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 Evaluation – Methodology
Strategy or framework
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
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 – 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.
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 – 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.
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.
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