Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Overview

The Australian Government is investing in mental health and suicide prevention more than ever. In response to the Productivity Commission and National Suicide Prevention Adviser’s reports, the Government has released its National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan. Accompanying this reform, the Government announced $2.3 billion over four years in the 2021-22 Budget, building on the estimated $5.8 billion provided in 2020-21. As part of this historic investment, the 2021-22 Budget included significant investment to address the devastating impact of mental ill-health and suicide on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their communities. Measures will contribute to the Government’s commitment to a significant and sustained reduction in suicide of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people towards zero suicides.  The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Program (the Program) is being delivered under the Health Portfolio’s Program 1.2 (Mental Health). The Program aims to: improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health and suicide prevention outcomes; build evidence and understanding through working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander experts and those with lived experience; support a culturally-appropriate mental health system and workforce; and provide early intervention measures that contribute to improved social and emotional wellbeing outcomes; This grant opportunity comprises multiple funding streams which collectively contribute to the above aims. Each stream also has specified objectives and requirements that need to be considered in the responding to the Grant Opportunities. We administer the Program according to the Commonwealth Grants Rules and Guidelines (CGRGs). To view the grant opportunity documents, please select the red "GO Documents" button on the left hand side.