Chief Psychiatrist compares Oakden to ‘a mental institution from the middle of last century’.
Tag: mental-health
Julia Gillard takes over from Kennett at beyondblue
First PM since Fraser to head a not-for-profit.
State governments to co-ordinate veterans’ data
Military service question on Census?
A mental health first aider in every office
How to help your workmate with mental health problems.
Women ascend in Shorten’s Shadow Cabinet reshuffle
Women the winners in revamped Labor front bench.
Victoria could soon outlaw LGBTI discrimination in religious schools
Christian Schools Australia opposes the bill.
Shout out to diggers through fortified alcohol management app
A free smartphone app designed to help current and ex-Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel and veterans manage their drinking has been updated with new features, including being able to email…
Aged care prison bid for Ararat gets cool response
By Julian Bajkowski A bid by the Victorian shire of Ararat to entice the state government to construct Australia’s first purpose-built gaol for elderly criminals has been greeted with a…
Mental health goes virtual
By Paul Hemsley Online counseling therapy will be available to Australians through federal health services following an open tender for qualified organisations to deliver the Virtual Clinic service. The Department…
Mental health programs a must
By Grant Brecht Statistics show that in Australia mental health problems are indeed on the rise. The National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing conducted by the Australian Bureau of…