Morrison government commits $2.6m to doctors mental health support

Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced the Commonwealth will commit $2.6 million for doctors and medical professionals’ mental health. Mr Hunt said if it weren’t for doctors and nurses throughout the pandemic, Australia could have been in a “very different place”. “Our doctors and nurses and allied health professionals have been the frontline; they have worked relentless hours, they have saved lives and protected lives,” he said. The announcement would see the Commonwealth commit $2.6 million towards mental health services for doctors and frontline medical professionals. “Their stresses have been great, their pressures have been ongoing, and their needs have been silent in so many ways, and it is our privilege to be able to support our medical professionals,” Mr Hunt said. The health minister also announced the Commonwealth will open up expressions of interests for up to 900 additional general practices to enter into the Commonwealth rollout program. “I think that is a very important sign as supply comes on board,” he said. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au