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Originally Posted by Citroënbender
So - the NSW Government has committed to spending an extra $130M on mental health, apparently in recognition of the dual impacts of lockdown and pandemic.
It sounds good, but - I’m (cynically) curious how this will be directed to benefit people in need; it’s not like there are counsellors and psychologists waiting to hear “Ready, set, go!” - all report being grossly overstretched as it stands. And to entice practitioners here from other states would be a craven act.
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More TV and radio advertising for mental health services availability is usually where the money goes, also injecting extra cash into existing voluntary organisations.
You would hope this amount of money is going on top of what the government usually budgets for each year.