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National Peak Body
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The
Mental Health Council of Australia
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The Mental Health Council of Australia
(MHCA) is the independent, national representative network of organisations
and individuals committed to achieving quality mental health for everyone in
Australia. The council
does this by contributing to research, representing the best interests of
members, partners and the community; promotion of mentally healthy
communities through education, and ensuring government policies address the
fill range of contemporary mental health issues.
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Government departments
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| Federal |
| The Department of Health and
Ageing
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Therapeutic Goods Administration
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| ACT Health |
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| NSW Health |
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| NSW Department of Community Services |
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| NT Department of Health and Community Services |
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| QLD Health |
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| SA Department of Health |
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| TAS Department of Health and Human Services |
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| VIC Health
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VIC Department of Human Services
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| WA Department of Health |
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| Medical colleges and associations
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| The Royal Australian and New
Zealand College of Psychiatrists
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RANZCP is the principal organisation representing the medical
specialty of psychiatry in Australasia and New Zealand. The clinical guidelines for consumers and health
profressionals can be downloaded from the website.
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| The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners |
Psychiatrist referral directory allows GPs and psychiatrists to search a database of
consenting private psychiatrists by location, speciality, languages and other criteria
such as preparedness to bulk bill some patients. The database is not publicly available.
In order to conduct searches and view confidential information supplied by participating
psychiatrists, GPs will need to authenticate their identity and status as a general
practitioner by logging into the RACGP website (RACGP membership is not required).
Psychiatrist referral directory
General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration
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| Australian Psychological Society |
The Australian Psychological Society (APS) is the largest professional association for psychologists
in Australia, representing more than 14,000 members. The website provides a national referral service.
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| Australian Divisions of General Practice |
Australian Divisions of General Practice Ltd (ADGP) is the peak national body representing 120
Divisions of General Practice and 7 State Based Organisations across Australia.
About 94 per cent of GPs are members of a local Division of General Practice.
GP Familiarisation training manual
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| Mental Health General Information
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| beyondblue:
the national depression initiative
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Beyondblue is a national, independent, not for profit
organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety
and related substance misuse disorders in Australia
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SANE Australia
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SANE Australia is a national charity helping people
affected by mental illness through education, applied research and
campaigning for improved services and attitudes.
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Black Dog Institute
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Black Dog Institute is an educational, research and clinical facility
offering specialist expertise in mood disorders, as well as resources and
information for consumers and the general community
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Mental Health Association of Australia
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Mental Health Association of Australia. This site will direct you to state/territory specific services
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Multicultural Mental Health Services
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Multicultural Mental Health Australia (MMHA) provides national
leadership in mental health and suicide prevention for Australians from
culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. MMHA links a wide range of state and territory mental health
specialists and services, advocacy groups and tertiary institutions to
promote the mental health and well being of Australia's diverse communities. Multicultural Mental Health
Australia is funded under the National Mental Health Strategy and National
Suicide Prevention Strategy by the Australian Government Department of Health
and Ageing.
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| Lifeline Just ask - rural
mental health information service
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Just ask is Lifeline's rural mental
health information service, it is not a counselling
service. It's an Australia-wide
service providing information and referral for people with mental health
problems, and to friends, relatives and others who want to know how to help.
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| Lifeline Just look - a
national database of where to go for help
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Just look is
Lifeline's comprehensive online national database of low cost or free health
and community services offered throughout Australia.
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| Auseinet |
Australian network for promotion, prevention and early intervention for mental
health - informs, educates and promotes good practice in a range of sectors and
the community about mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention
and suicide prevention across the lifespan.
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| Primary Mental Health Care Australian Resource Centre (PARC) |
PARC provides knowledge management, research and information services to
support Australian primary mental health care.
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| National Prescriber Service |
A member-based organisation providing accurate, balanced, evidence-based
information and services to health professionals and the community on Quality Use of Medicines
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| Australian Prescriber |
Australian Prescriber is an independent publication providing readily
accessible information about drugs and therapeutics.
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| Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety & Depression |
Provides self help and clinical support materials relating to anxiety disorders and depression.
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| National Advocacy Organisations |
| Australian Mental Health Consumer Network |
The Australian Mental Health Consumer Network is a nationwide network
of consumers of mental health services. The Network aims to promote equity
and access for mental health consumers, empower consumers to utilise all
means to sustain their mental health and promote consumer participation and
influence within the community.
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| blueVoices
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blueVoices is the consumer and carer arm of beyondblue: the national depression initiative.
It aims to raise awareness of depression
and its impact by encouraging consumers and carers to 'give voice' to the
lives experience of depression and related disorders.
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| Patient/self help
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| depressioNet
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depressioNet provides a comprehensive online resource
providing information, help and support for Australians living with
depression and their families and friends.
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MoodGYM
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Training program delivering cognitive behavioural therapy for
preventing depression
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| BluePages - information on depression |
BluePages provides information about depression for consumers.
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GROW National
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GROW is a voluntary organization that hosts
weekly meetings of small groups of people who have experienced depression,
anxiety or other mental or emotional distress who come together to help each
other
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Lifeline Australia Inc
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Lifeline operates a 24 hr telephone
counseling services on 13 11 14 for anyone, at anytime and from anywhere in Australia
for the cost of a local call.
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| Panic Online |
Online resource and treatment program for people with panic disorder
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| Youth Mental Health
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ybblue
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ybblue is the youth/adolescent arm of beyondblue.
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| Early Psychosis Prevention and Intervention Centre |
Provides information on early psychosis and mental health issues for young people.
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| Kids Help Line
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Kids
Help Line is Australia's only free, confidential and anonymous, 24-hour
telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged
between five and 18)
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Reach Out!
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Reach Out! Is a web based service that inspires young people to help
themselves through tough times
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| Substance misuse
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| Youth Substance Abuse
Service
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Youth substance abuse service, young people between the ages of 12 -
21 who are experiencing significant problems with their alcohol and/or drug
use
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| The Alcohol and other drugs
Council of Australia
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The Alcohol and other drugs Council of Australia
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| Australian Drug Information
network
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Australian Drug Information network
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| WHO
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World Health Organization provides information relating to all
psychoactive substances regardless of their legal status.
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| Carers
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| Association of Relatives and
Friends of the Mentally Ill
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ARAFMI provides support and advocacy for families
and friends with mental illness or disorder through support, education and
advocacy.
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| Carers Association of South Australia
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Carers SA is the peak Carers organisation representing all Carers in South Australia. An Association exists in each State with the National body being located in Canberra.
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