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Mental health funding plan stalled over fight between state and …

(1 days ago) WEBProminent mental health expert and former mental health commissioner Ian Hickie called for the plan to be urgently finalised, given the pandemic had exacerbated mental health conditions in Australia.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-09/mental-health-funding-blocked-state-federal-government-dispute/100893232

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Inequity in mental health care is widening, with …

(3 days ago) WEBThe cutting of Medicare-subsidised mental health sessions sparked fierce debate. But for many lower-income earners, it ignored a bigger, more important picture.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-14/mental-health-inequities-widening-lower-income-earners/102009884

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A bigger budget for mental health services won’t necessarily …

(7 days ago) Will More Services Mean Better Mental Health?Not Necessarily The Right Services For The Right PeopleWe Need Greater Quality of ServicesSome Much-Needed Attention to PreventionThe Long Haul: Fulfilling The Productivity Commission’s VisionIt’s a logical assumption that greater expenditure on mental health treatment services will improve mental health. But it’s an uncomfortable truth that neither Australia, nor any other comparable country, has managed to improvethe mental health of its population by increasing the provision of mental health services. Aus…See more on theconversation.comAuthor: Anthony JormNews about Mental Health Funding Cuts Australia bing.com/news · 1dResignation of Mental Health Australia Chair sparks heavy criticism from Liberals and GreensThe Albanese government has come under heavy fire on Friday after the Mental …

https://theconversation.com/a-bigger-budget-for-mental-health-services-wont-necessarily-improve-australias-mental-health-160767

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National survey sounds alarm for patients and psychologists after

(Just Now) WEBAn Australian Psychological Society survey conducted in January of 1,190 members nationwide examined the impact of recent Federal Government funding cuts …

https://psychology.org.au/about-us/news-and-media/media-releases/2023/national-survey-sounds-alarm-for-patients-and-psyc

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Budget’s historic $2.3 billion investment in mental health and …

(9 days ago) WEBThis $2.3 billion investment is the first phase of the response to the findings of the Productivity Commission’s Inquiry into Mental Health and Suicide Prevention …

https://www.health.gov.au/news/budgets-historic-23-billion-investment-in-mental-health-and-suicide-prevention

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2023 Report to the Nation Mental Health Australia

(9 days ago) WEBWednesday, September 13, 2023. Mental Health Australia’s 2023 Report to the Nation provides a “pulse-check” of the mental health and wellbeing of people in Australia. …

https://mhaustralia.org/report/2023-report-nation

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Federal budget gives $2.3 billion boost to mental …

(4 days ago) WEBThe federal government announces an extra $2.3 billion will be put towards mental health treatment and suicide prevention in tonight's budget, with some of the funds going towards creating online

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-05-11/billions-mental-health-funding-federal-budget/100130802

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Historic $2.3 billion National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

(3 days ago) WEBThis will include increased mental health funding for the existing 21 DVUs and HJPs, with additional funding to seven of these for regional and remote outreach …

https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-greg-hunt-mp/media/historic-23-billion-national-mental-health-and-suicide-prevention-plan

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Bondi stabbing sparks mental health funding calls The …

(6 days ago) WEBMental Health Australia chief executive Matt Berriman took aim at a lack of action from the federal government, urging the commonwealth to undertake major public policy reform and increase …

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/mental-health-australia-chief-executive-matt-berriman/news-story/0e626ef0f66535ba70dbcbc945117647

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2023-24 Federal Budget Summary - Mental Health Australia

(8 days ago) WEBthe budget papers note that future funding has been provisioned for this response, Mental Health Australia urges the Government to act both quickly and comprehensively, and …

https://mhaustralia.org/sites/default/files/docs/mental_health_australia_2023-24_federal_budget_summary_.pdf

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Millions to lose mental healthcare from 31 December following …

(Just Now) WEBBefore the pandemic it was 1 in 100. More than one million subsidised Medicare sessions remain scheduled to be cut from December 31, causing severe …

https://psychology.org.au/about-us/news-and-media/media-releases/2022/mental-health-services-cut-in-half-for-millions-in

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2021-22 Federal Budget - National Mental Health Commission

(9 days ago) WEBListen to Content. 2021-22 Federal Budget. The 2021-22 Federal Budget presents a foundational shift in the national response to mental health, wellbeing and suicide …

https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/news/mental-health-awareness-programs/2021-federal-budget

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Mental Health Australia chair calls on Albanese government to

(3 days ago) WEBLisa Visentin. The chair of Mental Health Australia has questioned whether the Albanese government has dropped reform of the system as a top priority in a …

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/mental-health-australia-chair-blasts-government-on-medicare-session-cuts-20221229-p5c98j.html

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2022-23 Budget Analysis Mental Health Australia

(7 days ago) WEBThis analysis is provided to Mental Health Australia members to assist in clarifying the meaning of mental health related investments made through the …

https://mhaustralia.org/2022-23-budget-analysis

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Medicare subsidised mental health: Psychologists urge …

(8 days ago) WEBKey Points. Cuts to mental health subsidies are due to come into effect on 1 January. The number of Medicare subsidised psychology sessions will drop from 20 to …

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/medicare-subsidised-mental-health-sessions-are-about-to-be-halved-psychologists-say-its-the-wrong-move/lrsfdotwv

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Budget 2021–⁠22: Generational change and record investment in …

(8 days ago) WEBBuilding on the record funding for mental health in 2019–20 and 2020–21, this Budget will address action in 5 priority areas: prevention and early intervention; suicide prevention; …

https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-greg-hunt-mp/media/budget-2021-22-generational-change-and-record-investment-in-the-health-of-australians

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Government criticised for cutting cheaper mental health sessions

(3 days ago) WEBHayley Prenter is one of almost 40 per cent of 16-24 year olds who reported a mental health condition last year, whose treatment plans will be cut short if the …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-13/cph-government-faces-criticism-for-cutting-cheaper-mental-health/101763190

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Psychiatrists warn of ‘severe consequences’ after Victoria cuts …

(8 days ago) WEBBut a letter from psychiatry registrars at St Vincent’s hospital in Melbourne said junior doctor positions in its mental health department would be cut from 17 to four …

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/sep/07/psychiatrists-warn-of-severe-consequences-after-victoria-cuts-funding-for-hospital-placements

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Expenditure - Mental health - AIHW

(1 days ago) WEBSummary. This section reviews the available information on recurrent expenditure (running costs) health expenditure (what was spent) and health funding …

https://www.aihw.gov.au/mental-health/topic-areas/expenditure

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Prioritising Mental Health and Suicide Prevention – Treatment …

(5 days ago) WEB2021–22 Budget. Together with other mental health and suicide prevention commitments worth $648.6 million in the 2022–23 Budget, it takes the total value of The mental …

https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2022/03/budget-2022-23-mental-health-treatment-pillar-3.pdf

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2023 Federal Budget Summary Mental Health Australia

(9 days ago) WEBWe also support the continued funding to support the National Workplace Initiative that supports creating mentally healthy workplaces with $2.1 million in 2023–24 …

https://mhaustralia.org/general/2023-federal-budget-summary

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Scott Morrison: Australian ex-PM reveals he had anxiety struggle

(9 days ago) WEBMr Morrison says he wants to make it clear politicians struggling with mental health can still perform at a high level. Australia's former Prime Minister Scott Morrison …

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-68902804

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Mental health and suicide prevention receive $2.3 billion of …

(2 days ago) WEBThe $2.3 billion in funding over four years works out to be around $500 million per year and Professor Rosenberg said he believed structural changes to …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-05-12/budget-2021-mental-health-funding/100132478

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Mental Health Australia chair quits in despair at government inaction

(Just Now) WEBIt will intensify scrutiny on Labor’s dedication to mental health. Matt Berriman resigned from the peak body, citing frustration with the federal government. Mental …

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/mental-health-australia-chair-quits-in-despair-at-government-inaction-20240424-p5fmbu.html

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As ESSER funding expires, CT superintendents worry about cuts

(6 days ago) WEB“Tutoring/academic improvement programs, summer learning programs, and student mental health services are the most likely programs and services to be cut or …

https://ctmirror.org/2024/04/18/ct-esser-school-funding/

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Budget 2023–24 - Department of Health and Aged Care

(2 days ago) WEBLaying the groundwork for mental health and suicide prevention system reform – Budget 2023–24. This Budget 2023–24 fact sheet outlines reforms to the …

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/collections/budget-2023-24

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Congressional Spending Acts Mitigate Medicare Pay Cut, Fund …

(1 days ago) WEBThe 2024 federal budget includes vital funding for the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Labor, Congressional Spending Acts …

https://psychnews.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.pn.2024.05.5.33

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Budget 2022–⁠23: Prioritising mental health, preventive health and

(7 days ago) WEBBudget 2022–23: Mental health – Prevention and Early Intervention (Pillar 1) 29 March 2022. Fact sheet. Budget 2022–23: Mental health – Suicide Prevention (Pillar 2) The …

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/collections/budget-2022-23-prioritising-mental-health-preventive-health-and-sport

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Mental Health Australia chair Matt Berriman resigns, calling out

(Just Now) WEBThe Chair of Mental Health Australia has taken a swipe at the Albanese government's "inaction" on mental health, as he resigned from the top role of the peak …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-24/mental-health-chair-resigns-calling-out-government-inactions-/103766414

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Mental Health Foundation staff cuts loom, with funding falling

(4 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health Foundation is proposing to cut 10 staff, with government contracts not keeping up with costs. About half of the charity's income is from …

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/514703/mental-health-foundation-staff-cuts-loom-with-funding-falling-behind-rising-costs

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