Resources available to support PHNs in development of the Regional Plan. PHN Mental Health Tools and Resources Resources which can assist PHNs in regional planning are available on the . These include: The PHN Needs Assessment guide; PHN Commissioning resources – particularly PHN Planning in a Commissioning Environment – and Resources; PHN Mental Health Circulars, particularly Circular 2 which focuses on planning issues; PHN Mental Health Guidance materials; An systems approach to suicide prevention: guidance on planning, commissioning and monitoring as produced by the Black Dog Institute; PHN mental health data; and The draft as at 21 October 2016. In addition to these Department resources, the department has funded the National Centre of Excellence in Mental Health (Orygen) to provide expert, specialist advice and support and guidance to PHNs in their planning and commissioning services for young people with, or at risk of, severe mental illness, in line with evidence-based practice. Tools and Resources are available at . State/Territory mental health plans and frameworks. PHNs will be of their relevant state/territory mental health and suicide prevention plans or frameworks. A summary of these plans is below, although it should be noted that a number of these plans and frameworks are currently being redeveloped or reviewed. Jurisdiction Mental health plan or strategy New South Wales Living well – a strategic plan for mental health in NSW 2014–2024, October 2014 Northern Territory Northern Territory mental health service strategic plan 2015–2021, August 2015 Queensland Connecting care to recovery 2016–2021: A plan for Queensland’s mental health, alcohol and other drug services, October 2016; Queensland mental health, drug and alcohol strategic plan 2014–2019, September 2014 South Australia South Australia’s mental health and wellbeing policy 2010–2015, February 2010; (Mental Health Plan currently under development) Tasmania Rethink mental health. Better mental health and wellbeing. A long-term plan for mental health in Tasmania 2015–2025, October 2015 Victoria Victoria’s 10-year mental health plan, November 2015 Western Australia Western Australian mental health, alcohol and other drug services plan 2015–2025, December 2015 Australian Capital Territory ACT Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework 2015-2025. Mental Health Act 2015, 2016
commissioning and monitoring, produced by the Black Dog Institute LIFE Framework A framework for prevention of suicide in Australia available at the . Communities Matter Toolkit developed in partnership between the Mental Health Commission of NSW and Suicide Prevention Australia Toolkit: Suicide prevention for small towns and local communities www.communitiesmatter.com.au See also reference above to suicide prevention strategies in states/territories at 3.3 Resources to support planning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health and Suicide Prevention In addition to state and territory frameworks and plans for Indigenous health, the following resources may be of assistance to planning for integrated Indigenous mental health and suicide prevention activity. Resource Description/Reference Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health Services Part of of guidance materials provided by Department – see PHN Mental Health Tools and Resources PHN and ACCHOs – guiding principles Departmental guidance to PHNs on best practice in working with local Aboriginal Controlled Community Health Organisations. National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership in Mental Health Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Declaration. Renewed call by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for linking mental health, social and emotional wellbeing, suicide prevention and substance misuse services Launched August 2015. Document 3 – Indigenous specific guidance: Drug and alcohol treatment. Departmental guidance on drug and alcohol treatment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all services. Provided to PHNs, Feb 2016 Solutions that work - What the evidence and our people tell us: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Evaluation Project (ATSISPEP) Report The Report summarises the evidence-base for what works in Indigenous community-led suicide prevention, including responses to the social determinants of health that are ‘upstream’ risk factors for suicide. It also presents tools to support Indigenous suicide Prevention activity developed by ATSISPEP. National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Strategy The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Strategy encompasses the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' holistic view of mental health, physical, cultural and spiritual health and has an early intervention focus that works to build strong communities through more community-focused and integrated approaches to suicide prevention. Activities under Development