Counsellors on Medicare

Counsellors on Medicare

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via change.org/CounsellorsOnMedicare started by Lawrence Muskitta. 

"Australia is experiencing a mental health crisis. As a result of the pandemic, demand for mental health services has spiked and Australians are waiting for months to access psychology appointments. Currently, there aren’t enough mental health specialists to respond to this demand."

"Registered counsellors need to be included on Medicare. This change will give thousands of Australians access to affordable mental health care and reduce the financial impact of mental health on the economy."

"Counsellors are being under-utilised in the mental health workforce, despite being an appropriate and cost-effective option for ...

via change.org/CounsellorsOnMedicare started by Lawrence Muskitta. 

"Australia is experiencing a mental health crisis. As a result of the pandemic, demand for mental health services has spiked and Australians are waiting for months to access psychology appointments. Currently, there aren’t enough mental health specialists to respond to this demand."

"Registered counsellors need to be included on Medicare. This change will give thousands of Australians access to affordable mental health care and reduce the financial impact of mental health on the economy."

"Counsellors are being under-utilised in the mental health workforce, despite being an appropriate and cost-effective option for Australians struggling with their mental health."

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Australians are waiting for months to access therapy appointments and nothing will change unless we speak out this election period.

Today, can you send an email to your federal candidate, sharing with them how this issue impacts you?

Tips:

  • Introduce yourself 
  • In your own words, briefly share how the lack of access to mental health specialists is impacting you, or the people you love.
  • Politely request that your candidate commits to bringing counsellors on Medicare to help Australians tackle the mental health crisis

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  • Introduce yourself 
  • In your own words, briefly share how the lack of access to mental health specialists is impacting you, or the people you love.
  • Politely request that your candidate commits to bringing counsellors on Medicare to help Australians tackle the mental health crisis

Right now, over 9000 highly skilled counsellors are ready to provide their services to regional and rural communities. The government just needs to commit to help solve this problem. 

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