Psychologists call for better mental health support for flood victims

ABC NEWS (Australia)
ABC NEWS (Australia)
  • 2 years ago
The peak body for psychologists wants the federal government to improve access to mental health support for flood victims. The Australian Association of Psychologists is calling for Medicare item numbers, originally introduced after the 2019/20 bushfires, to be reinstated and extended.

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