Media release: Labor to deliver $1 billion for more free mental health services
Prime Minister the Hon. Anthony Albanese MP said a re-elected Albanese Labor Government will make a billion-dollar investment to roll out even more places Australians can go for free, public mental health care backed by Medicare. The $1 billion commitment continues the Albanese Labor Government’s work to fill the gaps in support with new free mental health services that are better matched to the needs of each Australian.
Media release: Australian voters call for urgent funding for eating disorder prevention and treatment
Butterfly has been actively advocating for increased government funding for eating disorder prevention and treatment over the past six months, knocking on doors in Canberra and invoking the considerable support of their lived experience community. An online latest survey of 1,606 voting adults confirmed that additional funding for eating disorder prevention and treatment was strongly supported by the electorate, across all age groups, political and regional demographics.
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