Mental Health
The Aim of the Mental Health Program at GP NSW is to:
- provide a platform and support for the implementation and ongoing management of the Australian Government’s Primary Mental Health Care Programs;
- develop and enhance strategic links & partnerships at a State and National level; and
- provide general practice input into relevant State and National planning initiatives.
Activities:
- Provide support and information to and between the NSW Divisions of General Practice for the implementation of Primary Mental Health Care Programs
- Coordinate regional teleconferences between Divisions and relevant Area Health Services staff, and conduct a State Update Meeting to inform Mental Health Program Officers of new initiatives and best practice in the delivery of mental health and drug and alcohol programs
- Visit NSW Divisions on an annual basis and provide feedback to the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing and NSW Health on issues and concerns
- Work to improve integration between NSW Health and National Mental Health Initiatives
Policy Documents
A number of National and State Plans and Policy Documents help to provide a framework for activities undertaken by the GP NSW Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Team, including the following:
The Council of Australian Governments National Plan on Mental Health 2006-2011
The National Mental Health Plan 2009-2014
Physical Health Care of Mental Health Consumers - Guidelines
Our Team:
To find out more information about the Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Program, please contact:
Jane Westley - Team Leader: Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol
Meg Bennett - NSW Mental Health Development & Liaison Officer
Dora Tomaras - Program Assistant: Mental Health and Immunisation