Medical Observer Opinion

Is Hunt's new mental health funding enough?

Anthony Jorm
Professor Anthony Jorm
Professor Jorm is a Professor Emeritus with the Population Mental Health Group within the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne.
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18th May 2020

Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt has unveiled a $48.1 million COVID-19 mental health plan, featuring $7.3 million for research and data collection, $29.5 million for outreach to vulnerable people, and $11.3 million for communication and other outreach programs.

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