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Australian Government response to the National Mental Health Commission's Review of Mental Health Programs and Services 'Contributing lives, thriving communities' The review of Mental Health Programs and Services, ‘Contributing Lives, Thriving Communities’, highlighted the existing complexity, inefficiency and fragmentation of the mental health system and presented a compelling case for sustainable reform. The Australian Government response to the review (released in November 2015) aims to transform Australian Government mental health funding and leadership, with a significant shift in the way services are planned and delivered, through a stepped care approach to mental health. The Australian Government’s reforms of mental health services under the Strengthening Mental Health Care policy will deliver a more integrated, streamlined and regionally responsive approach to mental health services for all Australians. To this end, the Australian Government is providing $746.8 million to 31 PHNs to 2018-19 to lead mental health and suicide prevention planning at a regional level. This will ensure that a range of mental health services are available within local regions to better match the needs of individuals. Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) Program The two endpoints of the AGPT Program are the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine. These colleges set their curriculum standards and both include some information on disability within their curriculum standards. Lead agency: Department of Health AGPT Program meets the College standards. It may also include reporting by people with disability who have been treated well by their medical practitioner.
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