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Medicare Mental Health Centres 2025 Clinical Review
This summary report presents key findings from the 2025 Clinical Review of Medicare Mental Health Centres. The review examined the effectiveness of the National Service Model in meeting the needs of people presenting to Medicare Mental Health Centres.
Evaluation of Medicare Mental Health Centres and the Medicare Mental Health Phone Service
This summary report presents key findings from the Independent Evaluation of Medicare Mental Health Centres and Medicare Mental Health Phone Service. The review considered the extent to which the programs are being implemented as intended, in line with their respective service models.
Factsheet for Health Professionals: Eating Disorders Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items
This fact sheet provides information for health professionals regarding treatment and support available for patients with eating disorders through the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS).
Frequently Asked Questions: Eating Disorders Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items
This fact sheet answers frequently asked questions about the treatment and support available for eating disorders through the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS), including eligibility, referrals, available services, and provider types.
Fact sheet for patients: Eating disorder Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items
This fact sheet provides information for patients regarding treatment and support available for eating disorders through the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS).
Health Ministers Meeting (HMM) – Communique 19 October 2026
Health Ministers met today to announce new appointments and reappointments to fill current and arising vacancies on 7 National Boards regulating health professions under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme.
Youth Specialist Care Centres model of care
The model of care provides a framework for Youth Specialist Care Centres to deliver multidisciplinary, longer-term support for young people aged 12 to 25 with severe or emerging mental health conditions and complex needs.
headspace Plus model of care
The headspace Plus Model of Care will expand access and provide increased capacity and capability to meet the needs of more young people with intersecting and evolving needs. The model will help young people to get the right level of care for their needs.
Certification Statement – National Medicare Mental Health campaign
This certification statement, signed by Secretary Blair Comley on 25 September 2026, certifies that the National Medicare Mental Health campaign complies with relevant guidelines and policies.
The National Suicide Prevention Leadership and Support Program – project information for Primary Health Networks
This document helps Primary Health Networks understand and work on projects funded by the Australian Government under the National Suicide Prevention Leadership and Support Program.
Medicare Mental Health Check In – Segmentation research – September 2025
This research identified the cohorts most and least likely to seek mental health support across Australia, along with the factors that shape their trust in current and future tools and solutions.
Health Ministers Meeting (HMM) – Communique 4 September 2026
Health Ministers met today to discuss several health system reform priorities.
Primary Mental Health Care Guidance – Mental Health Multidisciplinary Services for people with complex mental health needs in primary care settings
This document provides guidance to Primary Health Networks (PHNs) on multidisciplinary mental health services for people with complex mental health needs.
Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) Validity Study – Final Report
The IAR-DST Validity Study: Final Report presents the findings from a set of validity and reliability studies of the IAR-DST and outlines recommendations to strengthen its validity, enhance its effectiveness, and support greater clinician acceptance.
Psychosocial Project Group – Meeting Summary – Meeting 21
This document summaries the meeting of the Psychosocial Project Group held on 29 June 2026.
Final evaluation report of the Perinatal Mental Health and Wellbeing Program and the National Perinatal Mental Health Check
The independent evaluation report was undertaken by the University of Queensland. It focuses on assessing the programs’ design, implementation, outcomes and overall effectiveness.
Final evaluation report of the Medicare Mental Health Kids Hubs initiative
The independent evaluation of the national network of Medicare Mental Health Kids Hubs was undertaken by the Nous Group. It focuses on assessing the initiative's appropriateness, implementation, effectiveness, and future opportunities.
Medicare Mental Health Check In Fact Sheet – Professionals
Health professional fact sheet for a new digital mental health service, Medicare Mental Health Check In.
Medicare Mental Health Check In Fact Sheet – Consumers
Consumer fact sheet for a new digital mental health service, Medicare Mental Health Check In.
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Youth Vaping University O-Week Highlights
University students talk about their Day One support person, what's better than vaping and the best things to tell someone who wants help to quit vaping.
Frequently Asked Questions: Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the MBS initiative
This fact sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding the Better Access Initiative, including changes which commence on 1 November 2025.
Culture Care Connect: A program evaluation - summary infographic
A summary of Inside Policy's independent evaluation of the Culture Care Connect initiative.
Culture Care Connect: A program evaluation
The final report of Inside Policy's independent evaluation of the Culture Care Connect initiative.
Culture Care Connect: To what extent is the program fit for addressing current and future need?
An evaluation of Culture Care Connect's capacity to address current and future mental health and suicide prevention needs among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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Your day one to quitting vapes – 15 second video
Share this animation on your social channels to help young people quit vaping. Encourage them to reach out to their 'day ones' and download the MyQuitBuddy app for support to quit.
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