Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health program

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health program

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This resource provides information on a mental health program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It includes funding for culturally appropriate mental health services, offering psychological therapies, complex care, and clinical coordination. The program integrates with other services such as drug and alcohol support and suicide prevention initiatives. 

This resource may refer to information that will be updated from 1 July 2025 to align with the new Aged Care Act and Quality Standards.

Author
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
External Link
https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-mental-health-program
Standard
3: The Care and Services
5: Clinical Care
1: The Individual
Outcomes
3.1 Assessment and planning
3.2: Delivery of funded aged care services
5.5: Safety of clinical care services
1.1: Person-centred care
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health program

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Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, water and community. We pay our respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

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