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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Disability today announced the re-referral of an inquiry into the health impacts of alcohol and other drugs in Australia, reaffirming its commitment to addressing some of the nation’s most pressing public health concerns. Committee Chair, Dr Mike Freelander MP, said that “Alcohol and drug-related harm continue to … Continued
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Key Facts: New virtual reality tool 'VR4VR' launched to help young people with mental health challenges prepare for employment through simulated workplace scenarios Programme developed by Orygen's XR Lab and supported by TAL Community Foundation, initially piloting with 20 young people across Orange and Perth Features three sessions covering employer approaches, managing difficult situations, and … Continued
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Key Facts: New virtual reality tool 'VR4VR' launched to help young people with mental health challenges prepare for employment through simulated workplace scenarios Programme developed by Orygen's XR Lab and supported by TAL Community Foundation, initially piloting with 20 young people across Orange and Perth Features three sessions covering employer approaches, managing difficult situations, and … Continued
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Urgent action needed to address shocking rates of suicide among homeless youth: Australians for Mental Health New data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has today revealed the scale of children leaving violence and neglect, and seeking support from specialised homelessness services without a parent or guardian. The heartbreaking statistics show … Continued
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Australians are waiting months, and paying hundreds, for mental health appointments. Today, GMHBA has launched SmartCare Extras, offering rebates of up to 60% back on psychologists, counsellors, mental health social workers and mental health nurses – with cover starting from just $4.85 a week. Unlike many health funds, GMHBA has designed this product to tackle the … Continued
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Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia (Gayaa Dhuwi) condemns the Northern Territory Government’s proposed overhaul of the Youth Justice Act 2005, describing it as a punitive and damaging step backwards that ignores overwhelming evidence and will cause irreversible harm to vulnerable children. Gayaa Dhuwi affirms the right to safety for every person in our community, especially … Continued
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Mental health experts and insurers unite to issue stark productivity warning to Treasurer Jim Chalmers Leading mental health experts and groups have teamed up with the insurance industry to draw attention to a major drag on Australia’s productivity; mental ill-health. In an open letter to the Treasurer Jim Chalmers, the signatories have called for bold … Continued
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Key Facts: Imprisonment of non-Indigenous people is declining while imprisonment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is increasing yet population is only 3% of total Australian population. In 2024, four out of every 100 Aboriginal adults in Western Australia were incarcerated. Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia and Thirrili are calling for urgent action following … Continued
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Melbourne Exhibit Exposes Psychiatry’s Human Rights Abuses Citizens Commission on Human Rights In response to growing concerns about psychiatric treatments including electric shock, the Citizens Commission on Human Rights Victoria (CCHR) is displaying its Psychiatry: An Industry of Death Exhibition in Melbourne again, following a high level of community interest and engagement during its previous … Continued
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Cognitive psychologists at UNSW Sydney are investigating why adults stick with choices that may not be in their best interests. Have you ever met someone at a party who seemed a bit unfriendly, and you immediately decided to avoid them? It may have been that the person was having a bad day, or was shy, … Continued
