There has been a lot of media about the difficulties of accessing and implementing participants’ plans in rural and remote Australia. The DSS BLCW transition assistance funding program was set up last September with $33 mm of funding, to help develop the readiness of providers across Australia.
Read MoreI attended the 2019 Mental Health Symposium organised by One Door Mental Health. It was also the opportunity to launch Schizophrenia Awareness Week by Tony Stevenson (image 2), CEO of MIFA (Mental Illness Fellowship Australia)
Read MoreSome new initiatives by NSW Ministry of Health were announced at the Forum. Louise Farrell, Director, Priority Programs Unit, Health and Social policy Branch outlined the new program to upskill health staff across NSW about intellectual disability. 6 new ID expert multifunctional teams will be set up across the state operating in or next to the 16 hubs of the Local Health Districts by June this year.
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