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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
Key Theme
Assessment and planning
Delivering comprehensive care and services
Clinical safety
Person-centred care
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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