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Whilst Directories list service information, Atlases present the information visually using Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Both are decision support tools which support evidence-informed policy and planning. These tools account for local factors, highlight variations in care (including disparities in service access), and gaps in service provision. They make it easier to compare services across a number of health service areas.
Integrated atlases of care are built using a standardised taxonomy which allows comparisons between different geo-demographic areas. They provide a unique picture of the services provided by Primary Health Networks (PHNs) to individuals with a lived experience of mental illness. Services include residential care, outpatient care, facilitating accessibility to care for patients with long term care needs, facilities that provide patients with information and/or assessment of their needs, and self-help and voluntary care. They map services provided by the public health sector, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), family and community services (FACs), and the justice system.
Current Australian Atlases map areas covering almost 50% of the Australia’s population.
Atlases for other target populations can be found further down this page.
By Geography
Atlases are listed by geographical region as defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO). WHO regions and countries included in this listing currently include:
- Western Pacific Region (WPRO): Australia
- European Region (EURO): Spain
- Middle East
| Area | Year Completed (Published) |
Field | Team | Target Population | Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACT | 2022 | MHPU (UC) | 65 years or older | Integrated Atlas of Dementia Care in ACT 2022 | |
| ACT | 2020 (2021) | Mental Health Policy Unit (ANU) | Youth up to 25 years | 2020 Integrated Atlas of Youth Mental Health Care in the Australian Capital Territory | |
| ACT | 2020 (2021) | Mental Health Policy Unit (ANU) | All ages | ||
| ACT | 2016 (2018) | Mental Health Policy Unit (ANU) | All ages | The Integrated Mental Health Atlas of Australian Capital Territory Primary Health Care Network Region 2016 |
| Area | Year Completed (Published) |
Field | Team | Target Population | Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Far West NSW | 2015 (2016) | ConNetica | All ages | · The Integrated Mental Health Atlas of the Far West (NSW) | |
| Sydney: Central and Eastern | 2016 (2016) | Mental Health Policy Unit (ANU) | All ages | * The Integrated Mental Health Atlas of the Central and Eastern Sydney PHN Region 2016 * Annex 1 to Central and Eastern Sydney - Sydney Local Health District 2016 * Annex 2 to Central and Eastern Sydney Local Health District 2016 * Annex 3 to Central and Eastern Sydney -St Vincent's Health Network 2016 |
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| Sydney: North | 2017 (2017) | Mental Health Policy Unit (ANU) | All ages | · Sydney North Primary Health Network Integrated Mental Health Atlas | |
| Sydney: South Western | 2015 (2016) | Mental Health Policy Unit (ANU) | All ages | · The Integrated Mental Health Atlas of South Western Sydney | |
| Sydney: Western | 2019 (2020) | Mental Health Policy Unit (ANU) | All ages | · The Integrated Atlas of Psychosocial Care in the Western Sydney Primary Health Network Region 2019 | |
| Sydney: Western | 2014/15 (2016) | Mental Health Policy Unit (ANU) | All ages | · The Integrated Mental Health Atlas of Western Sydney | |
| Western NSW (Dubbo & Coonamble) | 2017 (2017) | ConNetica | All ages | · The Integrated Mental Health Atlas of Western NSW |
The Integrated Chronic Care Atlas of Dubbo and Coonamble (Also Part of the atlases for other populations {Dubbo and Coonamble})
| Area | Year Completed (Published) |
Field | Team | Target Population | Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane: North | 2015 (2015) | ConNetica | All ages | · The Integrated Mental Health Atlas of Brisbane North | |
| Cairns, Queensland | 2021 (2022) | Social and Emotional Wellbeing | Jawun Research Centre, Cairns and Mental Health Policy Unit (ANU) | Youth aged 5-18 years | * Integrated Atlas of the social and emotional wellbeing services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and youth in Cairns |
| Yarrabah, Queensland | 2021 (2022) | Social and Emotional Wellbeing | Jawun Research Centre, Cairns and Mental Health Policy Unit (ANU) | Youth aged 5-18 years | Integrated Atlas of the social and emotional wellbeing services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and youth in Yarrabah |
| Area | Year Completed (Published) |
Field | Team | Target Population | Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne: East & North East | 2017/18 (2018) | ConNetica | All ages | · Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network Integrated Mental Health and AOD Service Atlas |
| Area | Year Completed (Published) |
Field | Team | Target Population | Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country WA | 2016 (2017) | ConNetica | All ages | The Integrated Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Atlas of Western Australia - Volume II Country WA | |
| Kimberly | 2016 (2018) | ConNetica/Mental Health Policy Unit (ANU) | All ages | Atlas of Mental Health Care of the Kimberly Region (Western Australia) | |
| Perth: Metropolitan | 2016 (2017) | ConNetica | All ages | The Integrated Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Atlas of Western Australia - Volume I Metropolitan Perth | |
| Perth: North | 2016 (2018) | ConNetica/Mental Health Policy Unit (ANU) | All ages | The Integrated Atlas of Mental Health of the Perth North Primary Health Network Region |
European Region (EURO)
Countries currently included from this region: Spain
Middle East
| Area | Year Completed (Published) |
Field | Team | Target Population | Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar | 2022 | Mental Health | PSICOST | All ages | Integrated Mental Health Atlas of Qatar 26.05.2022.pdf |
By Target Population
Atlases are listed by services provided to a specific target population. Target populations included:
- Services for People with Chronic Illness
- Services for Neurologic and Neurodegenerative diseases
- Services for People with Mental Health Issues
| Area | Year Completed (Published) |
Field | Team | Target Population | Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubbo and Coonamble | 2017 | Chronic Care | ConNetica | Adults | · The Integrated Chronic Care Atlas of Dubbo and Coonamble |
| Area | Year Completed (Published) |
Field | Team | Target Population | Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACT | 2021 (2021) | Multiple Sclerosis | Mental Health Policy Unit (ANU) | All ages | The Integrated Atlas of Care for Multiple Sclerosis in the Australian Capital Territory |
| ACT | 2023 | Dementia | MHPU (UC) | 65 years or older | Integrated Atlas of Dementia Care in ACT 2022 |
| Area | Year Completed (Published) |
Field | Team | Target Population | Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns, Queensland | 2021 (2022) | Social and Emotional Wellbeing | Jawun Research Centre, Cairns and Mental Health Policy Unit (ANU) | Youth aged 5-18 years | Integrated Atlas of the social and emotional wellbeing services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and youth in Cairns |
| Yarrabah, Queensland | 2021 (2022) | Social and Emotional Wellbeing | Jawun Research Centre, Cairns and Mental Health Policy Unit (ANU) | Youth aged 5-18 years | Integrated Atlas of the social and emotional wellbeing services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and youth in Yarrabah |
