THE Government has said it is
making “solid progress” towards its
goal of opening up to 16 mental
health centres for young
Australians across the country by
2014, with the first centres to open
by the end of this year.
“Mental illness disproportionately
affects young people, but only 25
per cent of 16 to 24 year olds who
experience mental illness will get
help,” said Minister for Mental
Health Mark Butler.
“The centres will have the
capacity to provide services for up
to 700 young people each year
when they are fully established,” he
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THE role and significance of community pharmacy in regional areas was a key focus of discussion for the Nationals leader David Littleproud during last week’s visit to Orana Mall Pharmacy as part of a regional tour.
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