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Neami Health Prompt

Supported by Equally Well, the Neami Health Prompt is Australia’s first tool designed to identify physical health needs in community mental health settings.

‘The Health Prompt helped me understand what I’d been putting off and what supports are available, and motivated me to explore ways of improving my physical health.’ Dave Peters, mental health consumer.

What is the Health Prompt?

The Health Prompt is a practical tool used to facilitate meaningful conversations about physical health with people accessing mental health and social services.

It was created to meet the needs of people experiencing mental health challenges, who often experience higher rates of physical illness, delayed diagnosis and reduced access to care.

How was it developed?

The Health Prompt was originally developed in 2012 to meet the needs of individuals accessing Neami services.

In 2025, the Health Prompt was updated through a co-design process in partnership with Equally Well, to ensure it reflects the needs of the people it’s designed to support.

The co-design group included people with lived experience of mental health challenges, community and clinical workers, and sector representatives. The National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC) reviewed the updated Health Prompt to ensure it uses trauma-informed, non-stigmatising language when exploring topics like nutrition, body changes, and physical health concerns.

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Why use the Health Prompt?

How do I use it?

The Health Prompt is designed to be completed collaboratively by staff and the individual they’re supporting.

It includes a structured set of questions, but it is not a formal assessment. Instead, it’s a conversation tool to support respectful conversation, reflection, choice and shared understanding.

We recommend using the Health Prompt as part of ongoing conversations about wellbeing – ideally every six months, or more often if health needs or circumstances change.

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If you have questions about using the Health Prompt or would like to discuss how it can support your work, please contact us.

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