Thursday, 19 October 2023

 John BERGER (Southern Metropolitan) (12:50): (478) My question is to the new Minister for Mental Health Minister Stitt. Today I pay tribute to the Allan Labor government’s commitment to funding a new mental health and wellbeing service in Malvern. This service will provide support and treatment for adults aged 26 and older experiencing a mental health issue or psychological distress. No GP referral or onerous eligibility criteria will be required, and that means people will get the support they need sooner while staying in their communities, close to their families, carers and supporters. It is all part of the overall budget package worth $95.7 million. I am proud that the Allan Labor government is delivering every recommendation of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System and has invested more than $6 billion into the system in the past three budgets alone. That is why my question asks the minister to provide me with an update on the delivery of this important service.