Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are able to access culturally appropriate mental health and social and emotional wellbeing services. Finalisation and implementation of the draft National Strategic Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Mental Health and Social and Emotional Wellbeing 2014–2019 subject to the Government’s authorisation to proceed. . Subject to the Government’s authorisation to proceed, ongoing implementation and review of these strategies. Health, PM&C, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership in Mental Health (NATSILMH), ATSIMHSPAG Implementation of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Strategy, pending authorisation to proceed in the government’s response to the National Mental Health Commission Report. Review of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Strategy, pending authorisation to proceed in the government’s response to the National Mental Health Commission Report. Health, PM&C, NATSILMH, ATSIMHSPAG The Government’s response to the National Mental Health Commission Report has addressed the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as a priority group. Implementation and review of the recommendations in the Government’s response to the Report of the National Review of Mental Health Programmes and Services prepared by the Mental Health Commission. Health, PM&C, NHLF, NACCHO, Affiliates, ATSIMHSPAG Social and emotional wellbeing and alcohol and other drug services have been funded under the Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS). Incorporation of relevant IAS activity into future Implementation PM&C, ATSIMHSPAG, NACCHO, Affiliates, ACCHOs Where relevant, the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) review and the Primary Health Care review have effectively responded to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander concerns. Where relevant, the MBS review and Primary Health Care review have considered how services can be better aligned with contemporary clinical evidence and support general practitioners (GPs) to provide culturally safe care to improve health (including mental health) outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients. Findings of the reviews implemented. Health, NHLF, NACCHO, Affiliates, ATSIMHSPAG
pregnancy) (see the Health Systems Effectiveness domain). Initiatives that increase access and take-up of smoking cessation (e.g. pharmacotherapy, culturally appropriate quit smoking programmes) have been supported. Ongoing review. Health The National Immunisation Program to increase uptake among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families has been promoted. Ongoing. Health Access to website materials (e.g. Raising Children Network) that provide culturally appropriate information to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and practitioners has been supported. Ongoing. Health, DSS Strategy 2B: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers and fathers have access to affordable, culturally appropriate and high-quality antenatal and postnatal services. Actions Deliverables by 2018 Deliverables by 2023 Lead entity Mothers, fathers and carers have access to antenatal and postnatal services that address wellbeing, perinatal depression, maternal stress, smoking, alcohol and drugs, and nutrition (consistent with the National Antenatal Care Guidelines), and provide support for breastfeeding, routine screening and antenatal care. Development of measures to identify the most vulnerable families and at-risk regions to future New Directions: Mothers and Babies Services and Australian Nurse- Family Partnership Program (ANFPP) expansions, including a specific module to be added to the ANFPP to reduce the risk and impact of domestic violence (announced as part of the Women’s Safety Package). Metrics inform future expansions of New Directions and ANFPP. Health, NACCHO, Affiliates
Mothers, fathers and carers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children have a continuing connection with health services beyond the antenatal period. Strategies have been developed and implemented. Strategies have been reviewed and recommendations addressed. Health Mothers, fathers and carers have access to culturally appropriate birthing options. The National Maternity Services Action Plan has been implemented and reviewed. Review recommendations are addressed. Health Birthing on Country report has been finalised and pilot sites selected. Pilot review recommendations are addressed. Health Exploration of the appropriateness, effectiveness and cost effectiveness of Midwifery Group Practice initiatives has been undertaken. Recommendations are implemented. Health Strategy 2C: Extended family arrangements in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are acknowledged and access broadened to parenting, childcare and learning environment programmes and services. Actions Deliverables by 2018 Deliverables by 2023 Lead entity Mothers, fathers and carers have access to positive parenting information and support services. Aboriginal health partnership forums with states and territories will consider the incorporation of parenting programmes in their respective action plans. Implementation of the work plans reviewed and recommendations addressed. Health, PM&C, NACCHO, Affiliates Childcare and learning environment programmes will be addressed in the Social and Cultural Determinants of Health domain in more detail in a revised Implementation Plan. Support integrated services models through early childhood community hubs. Integrated services models reviewed and recommendations addressed. DSS, PM&C, Health
Actions for maintaining access to quality hearing services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children through the Australian Government’s Hearing Services Program have been considered in partnership with relevant state and Australian Government programmes. Review the programme and action recommendations. Health Actions for improving access to dental and oral health care services have been considered in partnership with states and territories in the Agreement Framework review discussions. Review strategies and action recommendations. Health, NACCHO, Affiliates Strategy 3B: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers, fathers and carers are able to access culturally appropriate and evidence-based services and education and training opportunities that improve their capability to support children in learning environments. Actions Deliverables by 2018 Deliverables by 2023 Lead entity Parents and carers have access to positive parenting information and programmes. The Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY) has been rolled out to a total of 50 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-focused sites. Review of the programme and implementation of recommendations. DSS family assessment tools have been piloted (e.g. ARACY Common Approach). Findings of pilots have been considered and acted upon. ACCHOs, Health Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health partnership forums with states and territories have considered the incorporation of parenting programmes in their respective action plans. Implementation of the agreement reviewed and recommendations addressed. Health Other strategies will be included in the Social and Cultural Determinants of Health domain in a revised Implementation Plan. Health