Today the Turnbull Government releases its response to the National Mental Health Commission’s Review of Mental Health Programme and Services.
The response sets out a bold reform package that will put the individual needs of patients at the centre of our mental health system.
Every year, around 4 million Australians suffer some form of mental health issue, making it the third largest chronic disease in the country, only behind cancer and cardiovascular disease.
However, we recognise that when it comes to mental health or illness, not everyone is the same.
Someone suffering a mental health issu ....
The NSW Government has granted $10 million through the Medical Devices Fund (MDF) to a record seven companies to bring innovative medical technologies to market.
Health Minister Jillian Skinner presented the third annual MDF grants at a NSW Parliament House ceremony. The grants, which will help develop new medical devices and deliver hope for people with a range of medical ailments, were awarded to:
· PAFtec Australia Pty Ltd ($2,196,000): for CleanSpace™ Respirators, the smallest and lightest powered ....
Parramatta residents are being encouraged to explore ‘cool’ ways to escape the heat this summer with the launch of the Cool Parramatta campaign.
During the 2015-16 summer season, Cool Parramatta will provide information and advice on cool places to go, special offers and events for the community, as well as tips for beating the heat.
Lord Mayor of Parramatta Cr Paul Garrard says the campaign is one of number of initiatives designed to raise awareness and reduce the impact of extreme heat on the people of Parramatta.
“On average, Parramatta experiences around thirteen days per year which are 35 degrees and over, compar ....
WHAT: Christmas in Parramatta
WHEN: Thursday 26 November 2015, 4.30pm-8.30pm
WHERE: Centenary Square, Parramatta
Parramatta will be transformed into a magical wonderland for the City’s annual Christmas celebration with snow machines, baby reindeer and live performances in Centenary Square today from 4.30pm.
‘Christmas in Parramatta’ will featur ....
Women’s participation in the workforce is at an all-time high in NSW but there is still much work to be done on gender equality according to the findings of a new report launched last night by the Minister for Women Pru Goward.
Ms Goward said Women in NSW 2015 is an evidence based report that provides a snapshot of how women in NSW are tracking across a number of indicators including health and wellbeing, work and financial security, leadership, education and training and safety and justice.
“Now in its fourth year, the report looks at how NSW women are faring, and identifies ....
PRIME MINISTER
THE HON. MALCOLM TURNBULL MP
MINISTER FOR SOCIAL SERVICES
THE HON. CHRISTIAN PORTER MP
MINISTER FOR WOMEN
SENATOR THE HON. MICHAELIA CASH
Violence against women is one of the great shames of our nation.
One in five women in Australia experiences sexual violence, one in four experiences emotional abuse and one in three experiences physical violence.
We need to break this cycle, and that starts with understanding where the problem begins.
The Go ....
The history of Aboriginal self-determination in Fairfield City will be explored in a new exhibition Talk the Change/Change the Talk at Fairfield City Museum and Gallery, opening on 28 November.
The exhibition will explore themes of resistance, resilience, recognition and change through contemporary art, oral histories and other creative works by local artists.
Hear local elders including Aunty Mae Robinson, Cathie Banton and Wendy Morgan share their stories through interviews and oral histories. See works by contemporary artists Karla Dickens, Leanne Tobin, Blak Douglas, Elaine Syron, Mervyn Bishop, Mu ....
The NSW Government’s $20 billion plan to transform the State is a step closer with the poles and wires lease reaching a major milestone, Treasurer Gladys Berejiklian has announced.
“Today, we will receive binding bids for TransGrid, which marks the final stage of the electricity transaction, and tomorrow we are launching expressions of interest for the partial lease of Ausgrid,” Ms Berejiklian said.
“This marks a major milestone in our Rebuilding NSW plan and shows yet again that the Liberals & Nationals Government delivers on its promises.”
Motorists in NSW are being made to sit in traffic for longer on roads that are in desperate need of maintenance and repairs.
The latest transport report published by the NSW Auditor General highlighted the poor state of NSW roads with an enormous backlog of maintenance projects and average travel speeds continuing to decline.
The backlog in maintenance works to be undertaken by the Roads and Maritime Services has almost doubled from $2.7 billion in 2012-13 to $5.3 billion in 2014-15.
$5.3 billion is the equivalent of 3.5 million concrete trucks ....
The NSW Government is continuing to support BlueScope workers find a job for the future by waiving qualification fees, Minister for Skills John Barilaro and Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra Gareth Ward announced today.
Mr Barilaro said the NSW Government is introducing this new training policy to continue supporting workers who want to transition to a new career.
“Learning new skills will allow workers to participate in growing industries in the region, such as advanced manufacturing as well as Information and Communications Technology,” Mr Barilaro said.
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For the first time senior and pensioner customers can get a Gold Opal card on the spot at Opal kiosks located at 40 major train stations, bus interchanges, light rail stops and ferry wharves up until January 2016.
Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance said that with the majority of paper tickets for public transport being phased out on 1 January 2016, it is time for customers to make the switch to Opal.
“With more than 2,000 Opal retailers and now 40 Opal kiosks at key locations across the public transport network plus also at major shopping centres, getting an Adult, Child/Youth or Senior/Pensioner Opal card has never been easier,” Mr C ....
Complaints to the Health Care Complaints Commission have reached an all-time high – showing the State and Federal government health cuts have affected the health and hospital system in NSW and put the whole system under enormous pressure.
Shadow Health Minister Walt Secord said that almost half of people making complaints to the Health Care Complaints Commission about the health system had discontinued their complaints. Almost half (46.7 per cent) of people are still discontinuing complaints to the Health Care Complaints Commission.
This morning, the Health Care Complaints Commission released its annual report. I ....
More than 9,600 vulnerable households in NSW were assisted into homes in social housing last financial year, Minister for Social Housing Brad Hazzard said today.
A further 27,000* households were assisted to rent in the private rental market.
“The Liberals & Nationals Government is reforming social housing by boosting supply and developing more opportunities for tenants to become independent and break the cycle of disadvantage,” Mr Hazzard said.
“Social housing is our safety net for the vulnerable and we were able to take in another 9,600 households last year.
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Minister for Ageing John Ajaka today announced a new telecommunications offer that will give NSW Seniors Card holders another incentive to get tech savvy.
Mr Ajaka said that the NSW Government is delivering on its election commitment to expand the Seniors Card program and help NSW seniors access the digital world.
“With almost half of all older Australians not accessing the internet, the NSW Government has partnered with Telstra to offer the Telstra Seniors Starter Bundle so our seniors can stay connected and experience the benefits of today’s new technology,” Mr Ajaka said.
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An independent evaluation of the Work for the Dole pilot which ran from 1 July 2014 has found the programme was effective in helping participants gain confidence and self-esteem and learn skills such as team work, communication and appropriate workplace behaviour.
Minister for Employment, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash said the Evaluation of Work for the Dole 2014-15 showed how the programme is helping more Australians get work-ready.
“This Government is determined to help every Australian who is able to find work,” Minister Cash said.
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