Kahi Simon's mum says his death reveals gaps in mental health system
2 months ago

Kahi Simon's mum says his death reveals gaps in mental health system

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Newcastle woman Kelly Kay has experienced every parent's worst nightmare. One acute health service told Ms Kay they wouldn't accept Kahi because he was deemed "too high-risk". "We were saying to them … he's not well, this is the worst we've ever seen him," Ms Mason said. "We continually felt like it was all about protocols and ticking boxes instead of the person standing in front of them," Ms Kay said. The fund has raised more than $40,000, which Ms Kay said would be used in partnership with the Lake Macquarie Suicide Prevention Network to create a new mental health and wellbeing hub in the Hunter.

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Grieving mother calls for better mental health services in Karratha after son's suicide
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Grieving mother calls for better mental health services in Karratha after son's suicide

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WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains images and names of people who have died. Ms Grabenhofer is tearful, but determined, as she speaks about her son, Machlan Felix, and the need to improve mental health services in her home town of Karratha. Campaigning for change Ms Grabenhofer started a petition urgently calling for …

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