Abstract

Author(s)

Prof Russell Roberts

This paper presents the results of the national review of initiatives and activities designed to improve the physical health of people living with mental illness. Summarising the results from 72 of the Equally Well supporter organisations and from 22 Primary Health Networks. It will highlight the types of activities most frequently implemented and identify current gaps and opportunities for further development. It will also demonstrate the newly developed searchable and ‘filterable’ website database of these activities – where users can find the description and contact details for the type and focus of activity they might be interested in. It is anticipated this will be a valuable database resource for anyone considering developing a new program or refining an existing initiative. It will optimise opportunities for sharing of learnings around the development and implementation of new projects and facilitate opportunities for coordination and collaboration across sectors, states and service types.