Research and evaluation underpin all of Beyond Blue's work, reflecting our commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
We play an active role in supporting and generating research that informs how we support the community, ensuring that evidence is used to create change and impact.
Since inception, Beyond Blue has invested over $68 million into mental health research in depression, anxiety and suicide prevention.
Commissioning research and evaluation to support Beyond Blue’s program and service delivery.
To guide our investment in mental health research, Beyond Blue has three research priority areas:
Earlier intervention and low intensity mental health support.
Increase understanding of prevention and promotion.
Reduce complexity and increase access in a complex mental health system.
Australia’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Check is conducted by Beyond Blue in partnership with The Social Research Centre (SRC) as a representative survey of mental health and wellbeing trends among the Australian population. The most recent survey was conducted in July 2024 and sampled over 5,000 adults aged 18 years and older.
Overarching findings from the 2024 survey are presented in the Australia’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Check - Trends in Mental Health and Support-Seeking report here. This report presents an overview of key findings and some comparisons to 2022 findings.
In support of Beyond Blue’s continuous improvement and learning, and as part of our funding agreement with the Commonwealth Department of Health, Beyond Blue commissions an independent evaluation at the end of each funding period.
An evaluation of Beyond Blue's previous strategy period (2020-2023) was completed in December 2023. The summary and full evaluation reports are available below, along with Beyond Blue's response to the evaluation and the opportunities it presented:
Previous independent evaluation reports can be accessed by contacting: research@beyondblue.org.au
Beyond Blue Research Partnership Grants Scheme
Through a Research Partnership Grants Scheme, Beyond Blue has partnered with a selection of research teams on National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Partnership Grants and Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Grants. The following are projects that Beyond Blue are currently working with
As an organisation that supports people from across Australia, Beyond Blue acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay respect to Elders past and present.
First Nations Peoples are advised that this website may include reference to and images of deceased persons.
Beyond Blue is committed to safe inclusive spaces, policies and services for people of LGBTIQ+ communities and their families.
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