Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01281:clause:1ab_411
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01281
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1AB cl 411
Character Range: 1063638–1065622

411       Perinatal Mental Health Check                                                                                                                        To establish, maintain and encourage uptake and delivery of a perinatal mental health screening program for new and expecting parents, including by:
                                                                                                                                                               (a) funding the provision of digital infrastructure, training and support for perinatal mental health screening in public hospitals; and
                                                                                                                                                               (b) funding initiatives to improve the assessment, management and treatment of perinatal mental health conditions; and
                                                                                                                                                               (c) disseminating information and support resources in relation to perinatal mental health.
                                                                                                                                                               This objective also has the effect it would have if it were limited to measures:
                                                                                                                                                               (a) with respect to postal, telegraphic, telephonic, and other like services (within the meaning of paragraph 51(v) of the Constitution); or
                                                                                                                                                               (b) to give effect to Australia's obligations under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, particularly Articles 2 and 12.