About the review
In September 2022, we engaged Ninti One Limited, in partnership with First Nations Co., to review sector funding arrangements and service provider capability for:
- First Nations mental health and suicide prevention services
- the Integrated Team Care program.
These services are delivered through commissioning bodies for example, Primary Health Networks and other health organisations.
The review considered how we can best deliver these services in a way that supports the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
Review of First Nations mental health and suicide prevention services and the Integrated Team Care program – Final report
Who the review affects
The review affects:
- Primary Health Networks
- health services commissioned by Primary Health Networks to provide First Nations mental health and suicide prevention services
- health services that deliver the Integrated Team Care program
- clients who access these services.
Why the review is important
This review will help ensure that our First Nations health programs:
- support the National Agreement on Closing the Gap
- build the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled sector.
Consultation
Many stakeholders contributed to this review through consultation. Read more in the review engagement summary:
Integrated Team Care (ITC) Program – Information Session – 13 December 2024
The Department of Health and Aged Care hosted an Integrated Team Care program information session webinar on 13 December 2024. The webinar included an update on the Integrated Team Care program following the release of the Final report of the Review and facilitated a discussion on next steps.
Learn more
Integrated Team Care program – Transition fact sheet and FAQs
PHN Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health Program and Integrated Team Care Program Funding Extension
The Department is offering PHNs:
- a 12-month extension of current funding arrangements for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health services to 30 June 2026.
- a 12-month extension of current funding arrangements for the Integrated Team Care Program to 30 June 2026.
The funding extensions will enable continued service delivery while the Australian Government considers how to best transition funding to the Aboriginal Community-Controlled Sector.