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Concerns over 'dire' regional mental health services
Manage episode 485516931 series 5428
Right now, many rural Australians are grappling with the impacts of drought, floods and other natural disasters.
But despite the added strain, there's a significant shortfall of mental health assistance available, driving calls for federal and state governments to de-centralise regional mental health services, to give local communities more control.
FEATURED: Associate Professor Mathew Coleman, Chair of Rural and Remote Mental Health Practice at the University of Western Australia.
And if you or anyone you know needs help, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
12168 episodes
Manage episode 485516931 series 5428
Right now, many rural Australians are grappling with the impacts of drought, floods and other natural disasters.
But despite the added strain, there's a significant shortfall of mental health assistance available, driving calls for federal and state governments to de-centralise regional mental health services, to give local communities more control.
FEATURED: Associate Professor Mathew Coleman, Chair of Rural and Remote Mental Health Practice at the University of Western Australia.
And if you or anyone you know needs help, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
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