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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 MinistersSeptember 2012
28 September 2012
Australian University Sports to Tackling Binge Drinking
Australian University Sports is the latest national sporting organisation to sign-on to the Be the Influence: Tackling Binge Drinking campaign.
27 September 2012
Independent Review of Health Workforce Programs
Acting Minister for Health Mark Butler today announced that Ms Jenny Mason would lead a review of the Australian Government’s health workforce programs.
27 September 2012
Transcript ABC 774 Melbourne Mornings with Jon Faine 27 September 2012
24 September 2012
Government Welcomes Alcohol Labelling Initiative
The Federal Government welcomes the alcohol labelling initiative launched by DrinkWise Australia and the Winemakers' Federation of Australia on 24 September 2012.
21 September 2012
24/7 Crisis Response Service to Ease Pressure on Emergency Departments
The Australian Government and the South Australian Governments are moving to ease pressure on emergency departments by extending a mental health crisis response service to 24 hours and setting up a ‘walk in’ mental health clinic in Salisbury.
19 September 2012
Legislation to be Introduced to Ban Gag Clauses in Not-For-Profit Sector
Legislation will be introduced to ban gag clauses in Commonwealth contracts with the Not-For-Profit sector, ensuring ongoing positive engagement and open debate between the Federal Government and the sector.
14 September 2012
Advisory Panel on Positive Ageing
The Australian Government has announced the full membership of the Advisory Panel on Positive Ageing, comprising a range of eminent Australians with strong expertise in issues facing seniors.
13 September 2012
Reach Out for R U OK? Day
Australians are being encouraged to reach out to their loved ones, friends and colleagues and check on their wellbeing as part of R U OK? Day.
11 September 2012
Lifeline on ABC 7:30
Suicide is a significant problem for the community and an issue we all need to take responsibility for tackling.
11 September 2012
More Support for Families Affected by Suicide
Families affected by the loss of loved ones to suicide can now have access to bereavement assistance through a federally funded program.
10 September 2012
Funding Boost for Suicide Prevention
On World Suicide Prevention Day, the Australian Government has provided funding aimed at enhancing the collective capacity of local communities to prevent suicide.
06 September 2012
$10 Million for a Better Workforce to Care for Older People
Minister for Ageing Mark Butler has announced $10.2 million in funding for 26 projects to better prepare the aged care workforce to care for older Australians.
05 September 2012
National Volunteer Awards Now Open
The Minister for Ageing and Social Inclusion, Mark Butler, has launched the 2012 National Volunteer Awards which recognise and celebrate Australia’s volunteers.
04 September 2012
Aged Care Teaching Centres to be Created
The Australian Government will provide funding for projects across Australia to create integrated aged care teaching centres.