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.
Plain English Summary – LGBTQ+ People and Mental Health Services Research
The Plain English Summary provides a succinct summary of key points from the Applied Systematic Literature Review and Research Translation Paper for the LGBTQ+ People and Mental Health Services Research.
Research Translation Paper – LGBTQ+ People and Mental Health Services Research
The Research Translation Paper answers all three key research questions for the LGBTQ+ People and Mental Health Services Research and provides a summary of the Applied Systematic Literature Review.
Applied Systematic Literature Review – LGBTQ+ People and Mental Health Services Research
An applied systematic review and lived experience informed synthesis of mental health and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ people
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
Fact sheet about Medicare Mental Health Centres and the recent rebrand for consumers and service providers.
Medicare Mental Health Centres – Poster
This poster informs consumers about Medicare Mental Health Centres.
MHSPSO communique – 24 November 2024
This communique summarises the meeting of the Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Senior Officials Group held on 24 November 2024.
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.
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 Evaluation – Methodology
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
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
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.
Review of First Nations mental health and suicide prevention services and the Integrated Team Care program – Community engagement summary
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
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
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
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
This document summarises the discussion of the Mental Health Reform Advisory Committee meeting on 8 March 2024.
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