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Listed below are media items for The Hon Mark Butler MP, Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Minister for Social Inclusion, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on Mental Health Reform, Minister for Housing and Homelessness
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Previous MinistersJanuary 2011
27 January 2011
Extra $16.1 Million for Home and Community Care in NSW
An additional $16.1 million has been provided for Home and Community Care (HACC) services across NSW.
27 January 2011
Directory of Services a Good Guide for Older Australians
A concise and user-friendly information directory that outlines the many Government services available for older people and their families has been launched.
26 January 2011
Mental Health Minister Congratulates 2011 Local Hero of the Year
Minister for Mental Health and Ageing Mark Butler congratulates suicide prevention advocate Donald Ritchie OAM for winning the Australia Day Local Hero of the Year award for 2011.
26 January 2011
Minister for Ageing Congratulates 2011 Senior Australian of the Year
Minister for Mental Health and Ageing Mark Butler congratulates equal rights campaigner Professor Ron McCallum AO who received this year’s Senior Australian of the Year award.
25 January 2011
Outgoing Senior Australian of the Year Recognised
The contribution of culinary icon and outgoing Senior Australian of the Year Maggie Beer has been recognised by the Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Mark Butler.
24 January 2011
Construction Underway for New Dementia Day Care Centre
People with dementia and their families will soon have access to a new Dementia Day Centre in Camden.
21 January 2011
Productivity Commission Draft Report on Aged Care
Minister for Mental Health and Ageing Mark Butler has welcomed the release of the Productivity Commission’s draft report ‘Caring for Older Australians’ which will provide the Australian Government with key advice on the direction of aged care.
20 January 2011
Changes to the PBS will Help Flood Victims Across Australia
The Acting Minister for Health and Ageing, Mark Butler, has announced the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme listing of an important antibiotic will be extended, to increase the treatment options for people with skin infections caused by contact with contaminated flood water.
18 January 2011
Latest National Teen Drug Usage Statistics Released
The National Drug Strategy Monograph: Australian secondary school students’ use of tobacco, alcohol, and over-the-counter and illicit substances in 2008, has been released by the Acting Minister for Health and Ageing, Mark Butler.
14 January 2011
States Pull Together to Help out Queensland
Additional state and territory and local government environmental health officers, mental health officers and health department officials will be sent to Queensland to assist the flood recovery effort following a meeting on 14 January of the Australian Health Protection Committee.
14 January 2011
Minister Raises Dementia Awareness
Almost 600,000 Australians are projected to be living with dementia by 2030 as Australia’s population ages.
13 January 2011
Transcript of Interview Drive with Ian Henschke, ABC 891 Adelaide, 13 January 2011: Federal Government assistance for Queensland flood victims
13 January 2011
Transcript of Interview 4BC Drive, 13 January 2011: Emergency arrangements for Queensland flood victims
13 January 2011
Transcript of Interview SKY National News with Jim Waley, 13 January 2011 TOPIC: Federal assistance for aged care and mental health for Queensland flood victims
13 January 2011
Mental Health Support for Flood Affected Australians
Australians experiencing mental ill health resulting from unprecedented flooding in Queensland will be able to access support through special measures announced by Acting Minister for Health and Ageing Mark Butler on 13 January.
13 January 2011
Health Assistance for Flood Affected Australians
The Acting Minister for Health and Ageing, Mark Butler, has announced special short term emergency health arrangements for flood-affected areas, including the activation of the Health National Incident Room and special pharmacy arrangements.
13 January 2011
Ageing Support for Flood Affected Australians
Older Australians and aged care staff affected by unprecedented flooding in Queensland will be supported by the Labor Government under measures taken to ensure the safety and well being of people in residential and community care in flood affected areas
13 January 2011
Aged Care Information Line Takes One Millionth Call
Minister for Mental Health and Ageing Mark Butler congratulated the staff of the Aged Care Information Line in recognition of the free service receiving its one millionth call.