Mental health and wellbeing action plan
Abstract: Defence and DVA have two interdepartmental action plans under the strategy. These set out our program of work to achieve the strategy outcomes. The action plans are: (1) Mental Health and Wellbeing Action Plan, (2) Suicide Prevention Action Plan. These action plans have been developed together. They provide a linked and systemic approach to wellbeing, mental health and suicide prevention for the Defence and veteran community. The Mental Health and Wellbeing Action Plan focuses on goals 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 of the strategy. It also contributes to suicide prevention outcomes through promotion of wellbeing, prevention of harm, reduction of stigma, and improved support. The Suicide Prevention Action Plan focuses on goals 5 and 6 of the strategy. Each plan has both joint and departmental actions. The strategy and its initiatives will be monitored and evaluated using a monitoring and evaluation framework. They will be actively managed and updated to ensure Defence and DVA can respond to emergent evidence and the needs of the Defence and veteran community. These action plans are iterative. They set out the actions Defence and DVA will initially take to deliver the goals of this strategy. The actions outlined in these action plans are subject to change in line with findings from the strategy's monitoring and evaluation framework and achievement of outcomes over the course of the strategy.