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Victorian Government’s Mental Health Reform Agenda |
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In early May 2008 the Minister for Mental Health, Lisa Neville, released a Consultation paper summary, Because Mental Health Matters: A new focus for mental health and wellbeing in Victoria. The corresponding consultation Paper has now been released and is now available on the DHS Website (download here.) The Minister’s message states, the Victorian Government is about to embark on "generational reform of Victoria’s mental health system." We believe this may have a significant impact on funding and service structures for Mental Health Services. |
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State Of Mental health in Victoria |
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Welcome, Bettermentalhealth.org.au has been set up as part of a staff and community campaign to improve mental health services in Victoria. The fact is one in five Victorians at some stage in their lives will suffer from a mental illness. But there are not the acute care or community services to cope with the growing demand. There are critical shortages of psychiatric nurses and other health professionals, a lack of beds and community care options. The fact is over half the people who need treatment in Victoria don’t get it. Find out more. We want to make sure: - Victoria has adequately resourced and funded mental health services
- All people suffering a mental illness get the treatment and care they need to recover.
- There are enough psychiatric nurses and healthcare professionals to provide appropriate levels of care in safe and secure work environments.
Get Involved Today Join the campaign to get the Victorian Government to invest more in mental health. You can sign the petition, sign up to receive information on the campaign (on the right of the screen) and send a message to parliament . |
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