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Low Intensity Mental Health Service Program (LIMHS): 2018–19 mental health peer support needs assessment
Description
In collaboration with the Northern Territory Mental Health Coalition, the NT PHN agreed to support the development of a Northern Territory Needs Assessment for the Mental Health Peer Support Workforce (Needs Assessment). The aim was to identify: pathways for people wanting to enter into the Mental Health Peer Support Workforce; any skills gap; and professional development opportunities that are available to ensure the workforce is appropriately skilled, qualified, and utilised in line with National Mental Health Standards and Practices.
