Action description:
Boost and strengthen the mental health workforce to ensure equitable access to services. The National Mental Health Workforce Strategy (Strategy) has been endorsed by Health Ministers and is expected to be published in early 2023. First Nations mental health and suicide prevention workers are identified as a priority profession under the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement. A number of programs, informed by the Strategy, are being implemented to boost the mental health workforce.
Priority reform:
Priority Reform Three
Outcome:
Outcome 14
Status:
Existing
Is this Indigenous specific?:
Yes
Indicators:
Proportion of people reported experiencing one of more barriers accessing health services
Responsible Ministers:
Minister for Health and Aged Care
Resourcing:
$8.3 million
Delivery timeframe:
Strategy anticipated to be published by June 2023. Current workforce programs anticipated to be completed by December 2025.
Agency:
Department of Health and Aged Care