National Strategic Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’s Mental Health and Social and Emotional Wellbeing 2017–2023

This strategy introduces a new approach to delivering mental health programs and services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

It outlines a framework to guide and inform Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health and wellbeing reforms.

There are 5 action areas and outcomes:

1. Action area 1 – Strengthen the foundations
2. Action area 2 – Promote wellness
3. Action area 3 – Build capacity and resilience in people and groups at risk
4. Action area 4 – Provide care for people who are mildly or moderately ill
5. Action area 5 – Care for people living with a severe mental illness.

The strategy was endorsed by the Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council in February 2017.