Australia announces mental health funding for bushfire victims
4 years, 11 months ago

Australia announces mental health funding for bushfire victims

India TV News  

The Australian government has announced 76 million Australian dollars in funding for mental health services in bushfire-affected communities.Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Sunday that the funding would cover free counselling sessions, health consultations and rebates for 10 psychological therapy sessions via Medicare, Australia's universal public healthcare system, Xinhua reported on Monday. "We know that trauma and tragedy are deeply linked with mental health impacts and what we're seeing now is that people are in the early phases of recovery and response," Health Minister Greg Hunt said. An inquiry into the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires, the most deadly bushfires in Australian history, found that mental health impacts persisted for five years after the disaster for some victims. "Because of this, it is important that the mental health and wellbeing of Australians is supported immediately, as well as providing ongoing long-term interventions."

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Mental health system a 'nightmare' for vulnerable Australians and needs urgent fixes, AMA warns
1 month ago

Mental health system a 'nightmare' for vulnerable Australians and needs urgent fixes, AMA warns

ABC  

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Mental health study suggests patients born overseas more likely to be held in hospital involuntarily
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Mental health study suggests patients born overseas more likely to be held in hospital involuntarily

ABC  

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A year after the government halved psychology subsidies, Australians are delaying or foregoing treatment
11 months, 3 weeks ago

A year after the government halved psychology subsidies, Australians are delaying or foregoing treatment

ABC  

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Regional Victoria gets mental health budget boost but education and health spending on hold
3 years, 7 months ago

Regional Victoria gets mental health budget boost but education and health spending on hold

ABC  

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Bushfire relief funding is so complex, professional grant writers are being hired to help communities apply
4 years, 1 month ago

Bushfire relief funding is so complex, professional grant writers are being hired to help communities apply

ABC  

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Daniel Andrews announces $870 million mental health system overhaul
4 years, 1 month ago

Daniel Andrews announces $870 million mental health system overhaul

ABC  

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‘Why are we still struggling?’ ask Australia bushfire victims
4 years, 7 months ago

‘Why are we still struggling?’ ask Australia bushfire victims

Al Jazeera  

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Pleas for Australians to take up mental health services amid coronavirus lockdown
4 years, 8 months ago

Pleas for Australians to take up mental health services amid coronavirus lockdown

ABC  

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Why mental health treatment can be too expensive for those who need it most
4 years, 10 months ago

Why mental health treatment can be too expensive for those who need it most

ABC  

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Bushfire support from Federal Government with $76 million for mental health services for victims
4 years, 11 months ago

Bushfire support from Federal Government with $76 million for mental health services for victims

ABC  

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Australia bushfire crisis: PM Morrison announces $2 billion for relief support
5 years ago

Australia bushfire crisis: PM Morrison announces $2 billion for relief support

The Hindu  

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Thousands of mental health patient transfers show need for more clinicians in rural Australia, researchers say
5 years, 4 months ago

Thousands of mental health patient transfers show need for more clinicians in rural Australia, researchers say

ABC  

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