❓ Hon Alison Xamon asks about the development of a comprehensive mental health workforce strategy. The government confirms consultations have begun and planning is underway, aligning with the National Workforce Strategy for Mental Health.
AnsweredQoN 5068Legislative Council
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I refer to recommendation 12 of the Commissioner for Children and Young People’s Report on the
Inquiry into the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Children and Young People
from April this year, which calls for the Mental Health Commission to develop a comprehensive mental health workforce strategy in collaboration with the Commonwealth Government, and I ask -
(1) Has the Government initiated consultations or planning in regards to this strategy?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
Inquiry into the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Children and Young People
from April this year, which calls for the Mental Health Commission to develop a comprehensive mental health workforce strategy in collaboration with the Commonwealth Government, and I ask -
(1) Has the Government initiated consultations or planning in regards to this strategy?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
19 March 2012
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health
Response time
111 days
(1)
Yes, the Mental Health Commission conducted an online survey in July 2011 to advise the development of a Mental Health Workforce Development Strategy and Action Plan.
The feedback from the survey has contributed to the Commission's strategic policy Mental Health 2020: Making it personal and everybody's business as an Action Area (8 - A Sustainable Workforce). Planning for a comprehensive workforce development strategy is underway and will closely align with the National Workforce Strategy for Mental Health which the Mental Health Commission participated in developing and which was endorsed by the Australian Health Ministers' Conference in September 2011. The Commission will support the implementation of this national strategy and this is emphasised in Action Area 8 in the Mental Health 2020 strategic policy and 2011/12 Action Plan.
(2)
Not applicable
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Yes, the Mental Health Commission conducted an online survey in July 2011 to advise the development of a Mental Health Workforce Development Strategy and Action Plan.
The feedback from the survey has contributed to the Commission's strategic policy Mental Health 2020: Making it personal and everybody's business as an Action Area (8 - A Sustainable Workforce). Planning for a comprehensive workforce development strategy is underway and will closely align with the National Workforce Strategy for Mental Health which the Mental Health Commission participated in developing and which was endorsed by the Australian Health Ministers' Conference in September 2011. The Commission will support the implementation of this national strategy and this is emphasised in Action Area 8 in the Mental Health 2020 strategic policy and 2011/12 Action Plan.
(2)
Not applicable
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