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Development of the training program was informed by a comprehensive needs assessment, consisting of three components:
- Focus group discussions and consultation meetings with:
- Executive Officers / Managers of Primary Care Partnerships (PCPs);
- Managers of Primary Mental Health and Early Intervention Teams (PMH&EITs);
- Managers of Community Health Counselling Services;
- Consumers, families and friends, and
- Other relevant stakeholder groups such as staff of Divisions of General Practice, School Focused Youth Service Coordinators and Mental Health Promotion Officers.
- Meetings with key informants from key services including peak bodies, lead/statewide services and relevant government departments;
- Consultations with local groups of providers and other stakeholders in order to tailor training to specific local needs and circumstances.
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