Policy Development and Implementation

The MHiMA Project will be closely aligned with Commonwealth, State and Territory mental health policies and plans, particularly:

• Fourth National Mental Health Plan 2009‐2014

• National Mental Health Policy 2008

• National Standards for Mental Health Services 2010

• LiFE: A framework for prevention of suicide in Australia 2008

• State and Territory mental health policies, plans and programs

The focus will be on developing strategies to support policy implementation by providing advice and input, and developing practical workforce, service development and monitoring and evaluation strategies.

The project will use available mechanisms, (e.g. the National Project Partnership Group) to strategically align with the priorities of the National Mental Health Standing Committee.