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Good mental health is fundamental to the wellbeing of individuals, their families, and the whole population. Conversely, mental health problems and mental illness are among the greatest causes of disability, diminished quality of life, and reduced productivity. People affected by mental health problems often have high levels of morbidity and mortality, experiencing poorer general health and higher rates of death from a range of causes, including suicide. These conditions are significant in terms of prevalence and disease burden, and have far-reaching impacts for families, carers and others in the community

(National Mental Health plan 2003-08).

MEDICARE BUDGET 2011 UPDATE.

The Federal Budget and what it means for AMHSWs....

The outcomes of this week's Federal Budget announcements are as follows:

It's business as usual for AMHSW's!
An expansion of Access to Allied Psychological Services with particular focus on the needs of low income and disadvantaged people, rural and regional areas, Indigenous communities and children. In addition there is a massive investment in services for people with severe and persistent mental illness.
The number of sessions available to a client from an Allied Health Practitioner is to be reduced from 12 to 10 per year. This measure will be implemented from the 1st November, 2011.
The other change to the Better Access program is a significant reduction in the fee available to GPs for mental health treatment plans.

The AASW Federal budget media release on the website can be found here.

Approved Provider.

Australian Volunteer Coast Guard- Victoria/Gippsland Squadron.

Critical Incident Stress Management, Personal Support Program, Peer Support coordination,

Victorian State Vice Captain Wellbeing Officer.

Transport Accident Commission

Focused psychological strategies. Clinical Social Work.

Trauma, Loss & Grief counselling to road trauma victims and their family.

Victorian Work Cover Authority

Focused psychological strategies. Clinical Social Work.

Trauma, Loss & Grief counselling in relation to workplace injury or illness including family counselling.

Dep't Veterans Affairs.

Mental health social workers help individuals with mental health disorders to resolve associated psychosocial problems and improve their quality of life. Mental health social workers recognise the broader implications of having a mental illness and help people manage the impact of the illness on friends, family, work and education. The treatment provided by a mental health social worker may include, but is not limited to, implementing individual or group therapy, conducting needs assessments and offering information and counselling support to clients and their families. Mark is also an ex army Medic 1st Fd Hosp Ingleburn.

Australian Unity

Focused psychological strategies. Rebatable Social Work services which includes Trauma, Loss & Grief counselling in relation to physical or psychological ill health.

Loddon Mallee Integrated Cancer Service

Provision of supportive health and illness counselling to cancer patients and their family members.

CV Youth Directions.

Provision of individual and group counseling to youth participating in CVYD programs.

Social & Emotional wellbeing programs directed at improving the mental health of Children and Adolescents.

CVGT [Central Victorian Group Training]

Provision of focused psychological strategies and personal support and advice to CVGT clients looking for work and those in their initial weeks of employment.

Spina Bifida Foundation Victoria

Central Victoria Spina Bifida Support Group.

Family support to existing and newly diagnosed Spina Bifida [neural tube birth defect] families.

Contact.

Specialising in after hours and home visits.

Phone/sms: 0439-996008
Fax to email: 0390124289

Times:

Home/School/Workplace consults always available any day of the week or weekend strictly by prior arrangement..
No extra charge for consultations in your home or workplace.: AVCGA CFA members no charge if through their service.

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