Resources
Conclusions and recommendations – Evaluation of the Better Access initiative
Recommendations from the Evaluation of the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the Medicare Benefits Schedule (Better Access)
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Medical Research Future Fund – Professor Helen Christensen AO
Professor Helen Christensen AO (Director and Chief Scientist, Black Dog Institute) explains how the Medical Research Future Fund enables a national response to mental health issues.
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COVID-19 aged care grief and trauma support services – Who these services are for
An Auslan translation describing who the COVID-19 aged care grief and trauma support services are for.
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COVID-19 aged care grief and trauma support services – Support for grief, loss and bereavement
An Auslan translation describing support services for grief, loss and bereavement.
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COVID-19 aged care grief and trauma support services – Crisis support services – available 24 hours
An Auslan translation describing crisis support services.
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COVID-19 aged care grief and trauma support services – Advice and advocacy for older people
An Auslan translation describing advice and advocacy services for older people.
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COVID-19 aged care grief and trauma support services – Help for dementia associated behaviours
An Auslan translation describing support services for aged care providers to ease the impacts of lockdown on residents living with dementia.
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COVID-19 aged care grief and trauma support services – Resources for those affected by trauma
An Auslan translation describing resources for those affected by trauma.
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Top 3 questions – Helping kids return to school and sports, strategies to check in with teens, and finding support
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine, answers the top three questions you've been asking on our social accounts around mental health.
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Top 3 questions – Sleep and mental health with Doctor Ruth Vine
Hear from Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Mental Health, Dr Ruth Vine about what is considered normal sleep and things you can do to help improve your sleep and mental health.
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Dr Lyn-li Lim on returning to work for aged care staff
Dr Lyn-li Lim on returning to work for aged care staff.
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COVID-19 aged care grief and trauma support services – Auslan translation
An Auslan translation describing the services providing grief and trauma support for those living, working and caring in the aged care sector, who have been impacted by COVID-19.
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Top 3 questions – Healthy lifestyle choices
Professor Michael Kidd, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, discusses making healthy choices, and the small steps we can take every day to enjoy a healthy life.
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Top 3 questions – The National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing with Dr Ruth Vine
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine, answers the top three questions across our channels.
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COVID-19 aged care grief and trauma support services – Resources
Grief and trauma resources are available for download, print or order. Translated brochures and posters are also available in several languages.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) social and emotional wellbeing resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders – key video animation
This video animation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders has been developed to support a new national social and emotional wellbeing and mental health awareness project Keep Your Spirit Strong.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) social and emotional wellbeing resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders – Connecting to culturally-led approaches video animation
This video animation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders has been developed to support a new national social and emotional wellbeing and mental health awareness project Keep Your Spirit Strong.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) social and emotional wellbeing resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders – Understanding mental health terms video animation
This video animation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders has been developed to support a new national social and emotional wellbeing and mental health awareness project Keep Your Spirit Strong.
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Top 3 questions – Staying positive, social anxiety, and support for health workers
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine, answers the top three questions you've been asking on our social accounts around mental health.
Mental Health Support – Medibank Cyber Incident
Mental Health support for people effected by the recent Medibank Cyber incident.
Independent Evaluation of HeadtoHelp and AMHCs final evaluation report
This final report shows the key findings from the evaluation which includes qualitative data collected through interviews and other artefacts and a quantitative analysis of the Primary Mental Health Care Minimum Dataset (PMHC-MDS) data.
Independent evaluation of the Head to Health digital mental health gateway – Final report
This report is an independent evaluation of the Head to Health Digital Mental Health Gateway. Its purpose is to describe our findings regarding the evaluation to generate recommendations and conclusions to inform the development of the new National Mental Health Platform.
Analysis of Suicide Prevention Trials Evaluation Findings – Discussion Paper
This discussion paper presents the findings of 3 Australia suicide prevention trials conducted by KPMG. The paper explores some of the key considerations for designing and implementing a systems-based approach to suicide prevention.
Evaluation of the National headspace Program
The evaluation of the National headspace Program (headspace) aims to provide a greater understanding of the appropriateness, effectiveness and outcomes of headspace to inform future policy decisions regarding implementation.
Evaluation of the PHNs’ improved access to psychological services in Aged Care facilities initiative – Final report
This is 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.
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