Category Archives: Rural, regional, remote

Seeing is believing when it comes to disability help scheme

Posted on 30 May 2012 by

Date: 18 May 2012 Source: Courier Mail, pg 11 Article Link: http://www.couriermail.com.au/ipad/seeing-believing-with-disability-scheme/story-fn6ck45n-1226359318185 Synopsis:   Chaeyon Seo has very low vision and muscle tone, and regularly attends different therapy sessions. While Ms Lim has been impressed with the care her daughter has … Continue reading →

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Kimberley rangers in suicide first-aid role

Posted on 30 May 2012 by

Date: 11/05/12 Author: Paige Taylor Source: The Australian, p. 9 Synopsis:   More than 150 rangers employed to care for plants and animals across the Kimberley are getting training in suicide first-aid so they can respond to an epidemic of hangings … Continue reading →

Posted in Mental health, Youth, NSW, WA, Rural, regional, remote, Early intervention, Indigenous, Suicide | Leave a comment

Virtual Clinic to Provide Mental Health Services Open Tenders Invited

Posted on 19 March 2012 by

Date:  10/03/2012 Source:   Media Release; The Hon Mark Butler MP, Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Minister for Social Inclusion, Minister assisting the Prime Minister on Mental Health Reform. Synopsis:  As part of the Department of Health and Ageing’s committment … Continue reading →

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New $1.96 million indigenous disability service for Far North Queensland

Posted on 27 February 2012 by

Date: 03/02/2012 Source: Media Release – from the Honourable Curtis Pitt, Minister for Disability Services, Mental Health and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Synopsis: The State Government will establish up to four new disability services to support Indigenous Queenslanders … Continue reading →

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NBN delivers disability support services direct to doorstep

Posted on 8 February 2012 by

Date: 02/02/2012 Source:  Joint Media Release from the The Hon Jenny Macklin MP, Minister for Disability Reform and Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, with Senator Jan McLucas, Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, and Senator the Hon … Continue reading →

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Housing for the disabled (newspaper article title)

Posted on 8 February 2012 by

Date: 30/01/2012 Reporter: no byline Source: The Gladstone Observer Synopsis: Two purpose-built houses are being constructed in west Gladstone for residents with disabilities. Endeavour Foundation is undertaking the build, funded by the State and Federal Governments. Once complete, the houses … Continue reading →

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‘No one to calm’ Aboriginal man

Posted on 27 September 2011 by

Date: 13/09/2011 Reporter: Sarah Elks Source: The Australian, Page 3 Synopsis: The mother of a mentally ill Aboriginal man who died at Townsville Hospital speaks out, saying that her son would still be alive had there been indigenous health workers … Continue reading →

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Roxon prescribes a $164 million tonic to the bush

Posted on 11 May 2011 by

Date: 11/05/2011 Author: Sarah Vogler Source: Courier Mail, p. 53 Synopsis: Regional Queensland health services have been given a $164 million funding boost as part of a $1.3 billion spending package announced in the 2011 Federal Budget. Mental health services … Continue reading →

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Boost for mental health applauded

Posted on 11 May 2011 by

Date: 11/05/2011 Author: “AAP” Source: Courier Mail, p. 4 Synopsis: The article raises concerns about mental health services in rural areas and the need for a new program to address these issues.

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