Guiding Principles for Assessment of Innovative Treatment Programs

In August 2025, the Repatriation Commission and the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission endorsed a set of Guiding Principles for Assessment of Innovative Treatment Programs.  

In the 2025-26 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook, Government provided funding for time-limited partnerships with providers delivering new and emerging evidence-based, or evidence-informed treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and/or depression. Funding was also provided for research into the effectiveness of PTSD and other mental health treatments for veterans through the Veteran and Family – Learning and innovation Network of Knowledge.  

Funding for both initiatives commences on 1 July 2026.  

Design of the innovative mental health treatment partnership program is currently underway. This will build on the Guiding Principles for Assessment of Innovative Treatment Programs.

Applications are not yet open.  

Applications for funding under the innovative mental health treatment partnership program are not currently open. Information on application arrangements will be made available shortly.