Latest Mental Health News
The latest Mental Health News articles. Includes news on Mental Health Issues such as depression, anxiety, suicide, events, current research, legislation and much more .
Better Access cuts reinstated
02-Feb-2012
Federal Government reinstates number of visits to psychologists just two months after announcing the cuts, however, the reduced GP mental health rebates will not be reversed. To read more, go the Medical Observer (ht..
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Federal Government reinstates number of visits to psychologists just two months after announcing the cuts, however, the reduced GP mental health rebates will not be reversed. To read more, go the Medical Observer (ht..
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Have your say on Mental Health Reform
17-Jan-2012
The Federal Government has released a 10 year road map for mental health. Read the document (http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/Mental+Health+and+Wellbeing-1/$File/draft-roadmap.pdf), then com..
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The Federal Government has released a 10 year road map for mental health. Read the document (http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/Mental+Health+and+Wellbeing-1/$File/draft-roadmap.pdf), then com..
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Centre for Healthy Minds - New Patron Confirmed
04-Jan-2012
Carren Smith, Director of the Quantum Leadership Group has recently confirmed her acceptance of the role of Patron for the Centre. Delivering over 400 presentations each year encouraging people to create their own potent..
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Carren Smith, Director of the Quantum Leadership Group has recently confirmed her acceptance of the role of Patron for the Centre. Delivering over 400 presentations each year encouraging people to create their own potent..
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Mental Health Awards
18-Oct-2011
FOCUS was a finalist in the Mental Health Acheivement Awards for 2011. Qld Health and Open Minds paid tribute to individuals and organisations that improved mental health awareness and services. FOCUS was nominated for t..
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FOCUS was a finalist in the Mental Health Acheivement Awards for 2011. Qld Health and Open Minds paid tribute to individuals and organisations that improved mental health awareness and services. FOCUS was nominated for t..
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Mental Ill Health - A Problem For All Of Us
07-Jul-2011
MEDIA RELEASE - 7 JULY 2011 Although most people do not talk about their mental health, the fact is that today there are approximately 70,000 people living on the Sunshine Coast managing a mental illness. This numbe..
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MEDIA RELEASE - 7 JULY 2011 Although most people do not talk about their mental health, the fact is that today there are approximately 70,000 people living on the Sunshine Coast managing a mental illness. This numbe..
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Push for Headspace on Sunshine Coast
18-Apr-2011
FOCUS has welcomed the announcement in May's Federal Budget that extra funding will be provided for mental health services and Headspace (http://www.headspace.org.au/) sites across Australia. Unfortunately the ..
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FOCUS has welcomed the announcement in May's Federal Budget that extra funding will be provided for mental health services and Headspace (http://www.headspace.org.au/) sites across Australia. Unfortunately the ..
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Surgeon General - ADF presenting on the Sunshine Coast
18-Apr-2011
Major General Paul Alexander recently confirmed his participation in "Out of the Shed - Boys, Men & Mental Health" (/mental-health-education.html) forum being conducted in July at the Events Centre, Caloundra. He wi..
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Major General Paul Alexander recently confirmed his participation in "Out of the Shed - Boys, Men & Mental Health" (/mental-health-education.html) forum being conducted in July at the Events Centre, Caloundra. He wi..
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FOCUS recognised in Australia Day awards
10-Jan-2011
Alcohol and Other Drug counsellor Jack Ellison and FOCUS Personal Health and Therapy will be recognised by the Queensland Government Department of Community Safety in its 2011 Australia Day awards. Every year t..
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Alcohol and Other Drug counsellor Jack Ellison and FOCUS Personal Health and Therapy will be recognised by the Queensland Government Department of Community Safety in its 2011 Australia Day awards. Every year t..
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Mental health motion calls for more funding
29-Nov-2010
The House of Representatives has passed a motion requiring the Government to increase funding for mental health. The Opposition's motion called for an expansion of the HeadSpace initiative which deals with youth ..
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The House of Representatives has passed a motion requiring the Government to increase funding for mental health. The Opposition's motion called for an expansion of the HeadSpace initiative which deals with youth ..
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Michael Burge wins Consumer Advocacy Award
18-Oct-2010
Deputy Premier and Minister for Health, Paul Lucas announced the winners of the Mental Health Week Awards on Friday 15th at a ceremony in Brisbane. The awards recognise groups, organisations and individuals who contribut..
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Deputy Premier and Minister for Health, Paul Lucas announced the winners of the Mental Health Week Awards on Friday 15th at a ceremony in Brisbane. The awards recognise groups, organisations and individuals who contribut..
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