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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03 May 2013
New Community Mental Health Centre Opens in Northern Suburbs
Northern residents will have easier access to mental health services thanks to Adelaide’s third Community Mental Health Centre officially opening its doors in Salisbury.
01 May 2013
Productive Ageing for Older Australians
The Australian Government is committed to helping older people enjoy active, healthy and independent lives by encouraging positive approaches to ageing.
23 April 2013
Mental Health Support in Darwin
The Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia’s new drop-in centre in Coconut Grove has been opened.
23 April 2013
Interview with Joe O'brien & Ita Buttrose
Alzheimer's Disease International Award, dementia, federal budget and education interview with Joe O'Brien, Ita Buttrose and Mark Butler.
22 April 2013
Australia Leading the World in Addressing Dementia
Australia has been recognised on the world stage as the global leader in addressing dementia.
11 April 2013
Boost in Support for People with Mental Illness and Their Carers
Australians with severe mental illness, their families and carers will have greater access to support services and other practical assistance locally in their communities thanks to a $121 million boost from the Australian Government.
11 April 2013
Knox Headspace to Help Young People in Outer-East Melbourne Through Hard Times
Young people in outer-east Melbourne with mental health issues will get better support with the launch of a new Knox headspace service today.
09 April 2013
Australian First: $25 Million National Centre for Cognitive Decline Opened
Australia's first national centre for cognitive decline has been opened.
09 April 2013
Midland Headspace to Help Young People Through Tough Times
Young people with mental health issues in Midland (WA) and surrounding areas will get better support with the launch of a new headspace service.
05 April 2013
High Tech Rehab Clinic Opens at Repat
A $6 million state of the art rehabilitation service has been opened today at the Repatriation General Hospital by Federal Minister for Mental Health and Ageing Mark Butler and South Australian Parliamentary Secretary Leesa Vlahos.