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Barwon South West Mental Health Mapping Project (Strategic Health Development and Innovations Advisory Service)
This project looked at the provision of services for the high frequency psychological disorders, depression and anxiety, in the south west region of Victoria in the context of the increased priority being placed on mental health services by both the Australian and State governments. It also focussed on the experience of the consumer in accessing appropriate services.
The main aims were to:
- Identify the capacity and structure of the current services available to those with depression and anxiety
- Determine points of entry and service pathways from a consumer perspective
- Identify service gaps, barriers and enablers to service utilisation
- Analyse the impact of the new Medicare Benefits Schedule items on service usage and the mental health workforce
- Propose recommendations to streamline service delivery through consultation with key stakeholders
The project was completed in December 2008.
Grant Details
Funding Body: Department of Human Services - Victoria. Funded as "Strategic Health Development and Innovations Advisory Service".
Chief Investigator: Professor James Dunbar (GGT UDRH, Flinders University & Deakin University)
Associate Investigators: Professor Prasuna Reddy (GGT UDRH, Flinders University & Deakin University) & Dr Steve Bunker (Medibank Private, formerly of the GGT UDRH, Flinders University & Deakin University)
Total Funding: $226,800