IN a once-in-a-generation overhaul of mental health care service delivery, the NSW government will increase their $1.6 billion investment into mental health care funding by $115 million over the next three years.
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Northern Tablelands MP, Adam Marshall welcomed the reforms that have come in response to the Mental Health Commission of NSW’s Strategic Plan for Mental Health. The plan was developed over two years to provide a new framework for the delivery of mental health services.
Mr Marshall said the reforms would be of significant benefit to people throughout the Northern Tablelands living with mental illness.
“Approximately one in five individuals will experience a mental illness in their life so I welcome these timely reforms,” he said.
The plan includes many points. It will strengthen prevention and early intervention, with a stronger focus on services for children and young people.
A greater focus on community based care will be addressed, including a better balance of community and acute services. In recognition of everyone’s right to live in the community, patients receiving long term hospital care will also be assisted to transition into safe and secure community based care, wherever possible.