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Wellways Australia has welcomed $338 million of spending initiatives in mental health outlined in the Federal Budget last night.

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The allocation of $705m in the recent Victorian Government Budget towards acute mental health and alcohol and drug services is welcomed by Wellways Australia. However, the lack of investment in community mental health care for the third year in a row is of concern. 

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This week across Wellways offices throughout eastern Australia, staff will be celebrating the RAP launch with events promoting reconciliation, greater understanding and continuing associations with Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people.

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