Media release: It’s time to put people, not medicine at the centre of health careThe Australian College of Nursing is calling for a fundamental rethink of Australia’s approach to health care in the next term of government. In a ‘socialised healthcare model’, where more attention is given to preventive health and circumstances that lead to illness, a patient struggling with homelessness would be more likely to be referred to a housing provider, or to support services for substance use or mental health.
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Update on the independent review into music and art therapy supports
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is considering the recommendations and final report of the independent review. There are no changes to the status of music and art therapy as National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports. The report and any updates will be published on the NDIS website.
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2025 Woodcock Lecture hosted by Wellways: Dignity by Design – Humanity in the Mental Health System, 29th May 2025The 23rd Annual Woodcock Lecture, hosted by Wellways, explores human rights in the mental health system. Dignity by Design: Humanity in the Mental Health System is a crucial exploration into how human rights-based approaches can transform our mental health support systems. |