A national framework for recovery-oriented mental health services
Overview
Australia's national framework for recovery-oriented mental health services, developed in 2013, shifts from medical models to person-centered approaches emphasizing hope, self-determination, and lived experience. The framework provides five practice domains and 17 capabilities to guide mental health services in supporting people to live meaningful, contributing lives in their chosen communities.
Developed by Australian Health Ministers' Advisory Council
Key insights
Key Insights
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Recovery is personal journey, not cure - meaningful life possible
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Lived experience expertise equals professional training in recovery approaches
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Five practice domains guide recovery-oriented service delivery and culture
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Hope, self-determination, and choice are central to recovery processes
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Language matters - use person-first, strengths-based terminology always
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Social determinants significantly impact recovery - address systemic barriers
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Peer support and relationships essential for sustainable recovery journeys
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Cultural responsiveness required for Aboriginal, LGBTI, diverse communities
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