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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 MinistersJuly 2012
25 July 2012
Headspace for Cairns
A new headspace youth mental health service in Cairns will support young people dealing with depression, anxiety, substance abuse and other mental health issues.
24 July 2012
Equality for LGBTI Australians in Aged Care
A National LGBTI Aged Care Strategy to support the implementation of Living Longer Living Better is to be developed by the Australian Government.
23 July 2012
New e-Mental Health Tool Launched
A new online mental health tool, myCompass, that assesses user symptoms, then provides a personalised support program, has been launched.
19 July 2012
Scholarships for Next Generation of Aged Care Nurses
Minister for Mental Health and Ageing Mark Butler called on budding nurses to apply for one of 715 aged care nursing scholarships worth up to $30,000.
18 July 2012
New Headspace for Greater Western Sydney
A new headspace youth mental health service will open in Penrith to support young people dealing with depression, substance abuse and other mental health issues.
18 July 2012
Living Longer Living Better in Seven Hills
Minister for Ageing Mark Butler joined local MP Michelle Rowland in Seven Hills to report back to the community on the Government’s $3.7 billion aged care package.
18 July 2012
Funding for New Dementia Café in Riverwood
Dementia sufferers in Riverwood and surrounding areas will have an opportunity to network and engage in the community through a new Dementia Café funded by the Australian Government.
17 July 2012
Headspace to Open in Newcastle
A new headspace youth mental health service will open in Newcastle to support young people dealing with depression, substance abuse and other mental health issues.
17 July 2012
Community to Receive Almost $1m for Home Care
Seniors in Robertson will receive more support to stay in their homes thanks to a $994,350 boost to the Home and Community Care Program.
17 July 2012
Living Longer Living Better in the Hunter
Minister for Ageing Mark Butler joined local MP Jill Hall today in Belmont to report back to the community on the Government’s $3.7 billion aged care package.
06 July 2012
Depression? Let me Google That for You
An Editorial from the Minister for Mental Health and Ageing about the launch of the mindhealthconnect.org.au website.
05 July 2012
e-Mental Health Portal Launched
Australia’s first national e-mental health online portal has been launched by Minister for Mental Health Mark Butler.
03 July 2012
Minister Welcomes Release of First Perinatal Depression Survey
Minister for Mental Health Mark Butler has welcomed the release of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s survey on perinatal depression.