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Labour all over the show on Woodend Bypass
Labour all over the show on Woodend Bypass Chris Hipkins has directly contradicted his own candidate and List MP on the Woodend Bypass, says National Transport
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Growth of frontline mental health workers to continue
Growth of frontline mental health workers to continue The refresh of the Mental Health and Addiction Workforce Plan has been released today, building on strong workforce
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Youth mental health target data reported for first time
Youth mental health target data reported for first time Quarter four mental health and addiction target results released today include youth access data for the first
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Funding clarity to deliver better outcomes
Funding clarity to deliver better outcomes For the first time, New Zealand has a clear picture of where mental health and addiction ringfenced funding is being
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F. Meth campaign launched
F. Meth campaign launched F. Meth, the new national prevention campaign, has officially launched today as part of the Government’s bold and comprehensive action plan to
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Telehealth review released with new initiatives
Telehealth review released with new initiatives An independent review into mental health and addiction telehealth services has been released today, alongside new initiatives that respond directly
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Auckland children’s dental surgery waitlist falls by two-thirds
More children are getting faster access to dental treatment in Auckland, with the number of children waiting for dental surgery falling by more than 1,400 to
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New peer-led beds for a better crisis response
People in need of a better crisis response will have faster access to support with new peer-led beds being opened in Auckland and the lower South
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Backing our frontline community organisations
Our frontline community organisations play a vital role supporting New Zealanders every day, and we are backing them with more funding and greater certainty, Mental Health
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Promised Mental Health Strategy launched
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey today launched the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy, setting a clear 10-year direction to improve mental health and addiction outcomes for
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Backing our frontline rural health workforce
Rural communities across New Zealand will benefit from three new investments that will support the rural health workforce and help more people access care closer to
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Mental health response for Canterbury 111 calls
People in Canterbury experiencing mental distress have received support from a new mental health co-response team since it began operating, with early results showing the service
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Faster access to forensic mental health support
More people in need of forensic mental health services will receive faster access to support following a significant investment, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. “Forensic
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Telehealth investment to deliver faster access to support
The Government is backing Lifeline, alongside Youthline and Whakarongorau, through a more than $10 million package to strengthen mental health and addiction telehealth services and help
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Faster access to FASD support
New Zealand is investing $9 million, the single biggest investment ever made in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), to establish community-based hubs in Rotorua/Kawerau, Hawke’s Bay
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Biggest mental health law change in over 30 years
New Zealand's mental health laws are set for their biggest overhaul in more than 30 years, with Parliament today passing landmark legislation, Mental Health Minister Matt
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Registration of stillborn babies to be made easier
Grieving parents who are coping with stillbirth will be able to register their baby through a dedicated website, Whetūrangitia, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. “Losing
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Real results delivered for mental health
Quarter three mental health and addiction target results show New Zealanders are continuing to get faster access to support, with all three mental health and addiction
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