Thursday, 20 November 2025

 Gabrielle DE VIETRI (Richmond) (14:53): (1426) My question is for the Minister for Mental Health. The medically supervised injecting room has safely managed over 11,000 overdoses and provided wraparound support for thousands. But across the state addiction, homelessness and poor mental health are on the rise, and while the MSIR plays a role, it is not the whole solution. My constituents are concerned with the rising levels of homelessness and people struggling with addiction and poor health. North Richmond Community Health has two outreach workers who provide drug and alcohol support for people struggling outside the centre. This is a health- and compassion-led response that works. I have seen their incredible work in action, but there are only two of them and the community is crying out for more. Minister, are there any plans to fund additional outreach workers at North Richmond Community Health?