MChart Resources

MChart aims to empower health planners and managers to make informed decisions that enhance service users, experience, and outcomes.
01 Data Sources
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census The ABS Census data provides a detailed snapshot of Australia's population and housing. The most recent Census was conducted in 2021
Atlas of Mental Health Services in the ACT The Atlas of Mental Health Services in the ACT is a comprehensive resource that visually maps out the mental health services available in the Australian Capital Territory. It uses Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to present data, making it easier to understand the distribution and accessibility of services
National Health Service Directory (NHSD) The National Health Service Directory lists a wide range of healthcare services and professionals across Australia
Red Suburbs Crime Rate Red Suburbs is an online platform that provides a comprehensive crime map of Australia based on police data. It offers an easy-to-use interface where users can quickly view and compare crime rates across different states, Local Government Areas (LGAs), and suburbs
ACT Hospitality Liquor licenses The Access Canberra website provides detailed information on liquor licences and permits in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Transport Canberra General Transport Feed Specification The Transport Canberra General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) provides detailed static and real-time data about the public transport network in Canberra
02 Dictionary of Terms
MChart Glossary The MChart glossary includes terms used in the MChart dashboards
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census The ABS Census Dictionary provides detailed information about Census variables, concepts, and terms to help users better understand and interpret Census data
National Mental Health Service Planning Framework (NMHSPF) terms The National Mental Health Service Planning Framework is a model designed to help plan, coordinate, and resource mental health services in Australia
Australian Institute of Health & Welfare (AIHW) Metadata Online Registry (METeOR) Terms AIHW METeOR is Australia's central repository for national metadata standards related to health, community services, and housing assistance 
Refinement glossary This is an international dictionary of terms related to mental health systems
03 FAQ
What is MChart?

MChart is a navigation tool for planners to facilitate visualisation and understanding of mental health service provision and capacity in a local context.
The pilot project has been conducted in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. and it has demonstrated the usability of the tool can be adapted to any area and health care sector.

Who is MChart for?

MChart is for mental health planners, professionals and other practitioners who want to understand local services in their context. This whole system approach includes location and characteristics of services, workforce, neighbourhoods, socio- demographics, service use, and connections between services.

Can anyone access MChart?

The Services Open Access layer is available to anyone – it provides a simple visualisation of local services. Other layers are intended for mental health planners, professionals and other practitioners and are available upon registration.

How can I register?

To register, select the contact us button and send the team a message requesting registration.

How do I attribute data obtained from MChart?

MChart project team, MChart Version June 2025, funded by Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre

What do I do if I have a problem with using MChart?

For any problems, contact us via the contact us button.

I am a service provider – how do I update the information about my service?

To update service data, contact us via the contact us button.

04 User Guides
User Guide How to use MChart
05 Training Manual

This manual is included as a guide only – the project team can provide training tailored to your organisation's needs. Please contact us via the contact us form to organise.

Training Manual
06 Other Resources

Woods CE, Furst MA, Dissanayake M, Koerner J, de Miquel C, Lukersmith S, Rosenberg S, Salvador-Carulla L Mental Health Care Navigation Tools in Australia: Infoveillance Study JMIR Public Health Surveill 2024;10:e60079 Link to the above publication: https://publichealth.jmir.org/2024/1/e60079

Directory of Navigation Tools: https://directory.mchart.ai/