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National Service Model: Head to Health assessment and referral phone service
The Head to Health phone service provides assessment and navigation to connect people to the right mental health services for them. This service model outlines how the Head to Health phone service will be delivered in all Primary Health Network regions in a nationally consistent way.
Allied health workforce data gap analysis – issues paper
This issues paper outlines the findings and recommendations of the allied health workforce data gap analysis project. This Paper was completed by Health Policy Analysis, who were engaged by the Department of Health and Aged Care in 2021-22.
National Guidelines to improve coordination of treatment and supports for people with severe and complex mental illness
These guidelines are aspirational and intended to inform stakeholders on areas associated with the improvement of coordination of treatment and supports for people with severe and complex mental illness. The guidelines were endorsed by all Australian Governments in March 2022.
Plain language summary – National Guidelines to improve coordination of treatment and supports for people with severe and complex mental illness
This plain language summary is designed to inform the reader about the National Guidelines to improve the coordination of treatment and supports for people with severe and complex mental illness (the Guidelines).
Evaluation of National Psychosocial Support Programs: Final Report
The independent evaluation of the National Psychosocial Support Measure (NPS-M) and Continuity of Support (CoS) program assessed how appropriate, effective, efficient and impactful the programs have been.
Care for your health – Your guide to digital mental health services
This fact sheet, part of the 'Care for your health' campaign, outlines information about mental health services in Australia.
Budget 2022–23: Mental health – Prevention and Early Intervention (Pillar 1)
A Budget 2022–23 fact sheet.
Budget 2022–23: Mental health – Suicide Prevention (Pillar 2)
A Budget 2022–23 fact sheet.
Budget 2022–23: Mental health – Treatment (Pillar 3)
A Budget 2022–23 fact sheet.
Budget 2022–23: Mental health – Supporting our vulnerable (Pillar 4)
A Budget 2022–23 fact sheet.
Budget 2022–23: Mental health – Workforce and Governance (Pillar 5)
A Budget 2022–23 fact sheet.
Budget 2022–23: Mental health support for the Devonport community
A Budget 2022–23 fact sheet.
Budget 2022–23: National Preventive Health Strategy
A Budget 2022–23 fact sheet.
Evaluation of the PHNs’ Improved Access to Psychological Services in Aged Care Facilities initiative – Technical supplement to the final report
This is the technical supplement to the final report of an independent evaluation of the Primary Health Network Improved Access to Psychological Services in Aged Care Facilities initiative undertaken by the Australian Healthcare Associates.
Hospital certification for MBS items for repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
A fact sheet has been developed to assist practitioners in preparing Type C certification, for submission to private health insurers, where rTMS treatment is provided in hospital. It also provides guidance on what to include when correctly completing Type C certificates.
Medicare telehealth services – Consumer information
The Australian Government has worked with experts to design telehealth services that will continue from 1 January 2022. Many of the telehealth services that have benefited patients since March 2020 continue in their current form.
Ongoing telehealth – Strengthening primary care
From 1 January 2022, telehealth services introduced in response to COVID-19 will be ongoing. Eligible patients all around Australia will continue to have access to GP, nursing, midwifery and allied health services via telehealth where the health professional deems it clinically appropriate.
Changes to MBS specialist telehealth from 1 January 2022
From 1 January 2022, patient access to specialist telehealth services will be supported by ongoing MBS arrangements.
Overarching Evaluation of the National Support for Child and Youth Mental Health Program – final report
This report presents the findings of the Overarching Evaluation of the National Support for Child and Youth Mental Health Program completed by the University of Queensland.
National Mental Health Workforce Strategy – Post consultation
The National Mental Health Workforce Strategy is a ten year plan to grow, strengthen and support a skilled mental health workforce,
Evaluation of the Early Psychosis Youth Services Program – Final report
The Evaluation of the Early Psychosis Youth Services (EPYS) program examined the appropriateness, effectiveness, efficiency and equity of the EPYS program to determine its impact and inform future policy direction.
Evaluation of the Early Psychosis Youth Services Program final report – Appendices
The Evaluation of the Early Psychosis Youth Services (EPYS) Program examined the appropriateness, effectiveness, efficiency and equity of the EPYS Program to determine its impact and inform future policy direction.
The Way Back Support Services – Interim evaluation short report
This report offers a brief insight into how the Way Back Support Service is meeting the needs of people accessing the service across Australia. In addition the report outlines key interim findings and key interim recommendations.
Evaluation and review of the National Suicide Prevention Leadership and Support Program (NSPLSP) – Research summary brief
This research summary brief provides an overview of the evaluation and review of the NSPLSP. A process evaluation of all activities funded under the program was conducted and the brief highlights key insights and future design considerations.
Environmental scan of digital mental health services
This environmental scan looks at factors that affect the implementation of online mental health services. It is part of the evaluation of digital mental health services.
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