Mental Health Multidisciplinary Services

Objective:

• To support the establishment of mental health multidisciplinary services within primary care settings.
• Facilitate employment of health practitioners to optimize support for consumers with severe and/or complex mental health needs.
• Enable Primary Health Networks (PHNs) to tailor services to local needs and market conditions.

Target Beneficiaries:

• Consumers with severe and/or complex mental health needs.
• Primary Health Networks (PHNs) across ACT, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD, NT, TAS invited by the Department of Health.

Key Features:

• PHNs have flexibility to choose the most appropriate funding and care models.
• Services may include care coordination, navigation, case management, brief interventions, psychosocial support, and social prescribing.
• Funding available from 2025-26 to 30 June 2028.
• Annual grant funding per PHN ranges from approximately AUD 1.3 million to AUD 3.1 million.
• Total funding pool is AUD 71,256,000.
• Selection process is targeted or restricted competitive.

Application Process:

• Only invited PHNs are eligible to apply.
• Applications must be submitted via the GrantConnect portal by the closing date (7 July 2025, 2:00 pm ACT time).
• Applicants must submit a completed application form with necessary attachments.
• Confirmation of submission is sent via automated email; technical support available via GrantConnect Helpdesk.
• Specific instructions on file naming, file types, and submission limits apply.

This program aims to enhance mental health care integration in primary care by funding multidisciplinary teams tailored to community needs, improving outcomes for individuals with complex mental health conditions.