The Government Policy Statement (GPS) on health 2024-27 is the public statement of what the New Zealand Government expects the health system to deliver and achieve, and how success will be measured, monitored and reported. The GPS sets the direction for the health system as a whole, and incorporates the government’s priorities.

The Better Access initiative provides Medicare rebates to eligible people (those with a diagnosed mental disorder) so that they can access the formal mental health support services they need. This research summary outlines the evidence base on the effectiveness of the Better Access policy in addressing mental ill-health among Australian men before, during and after...

This report brings together priorities identified in seven reviews conducted at state and national level over the last four years, with eleven simultaneously underway at present. The recommendations focus on early intervention within the community, as well as improved integration and navigation, reducing the burden on public emergency and crisis care and ultimately providing better...

The National Mental Health Commission has undertaken work to better understand the interplay between digital technologies and mental health. In 2023, the Commission held a 3-part consultation consisting of a public consultation via an online survey, input from an Expert Advisory Group, and input from a Youth Advisory Group. This document is a summary of...

The purpose of this review is to critically assess the role and functions of the Mental Health Commission of New South Wales, the effectiveness of the work it has undertaken in the period from 2018 to date, as well as its legislative framework, and to recommend any potential improvements to ensure the best mental health...