Cost Cutting Risking Human Rights in Mental Health
Greens’ Mental Health spokesperson, Tammy Franks MLC, has called on the Weatherill government to reject the trial changes to the Guardianship Board appeals processes for patients facing involuntary detention. The three month trial commenced in December last year and involves a shift to a one person, rather than a three person, review panel.
New Minister Needs a Second Opinion on Health Cuts
The Greens have called on the State Government to reject cuts to vital non-hospital based health programs recommended by a controversial review conducted by consultant Warren McCann in 2012.
The Greens have called on the State Government to reject cuts to vital non-hospital based health programs recommended by a controversial review conducted by consultant Warren McCann in 2012.
Greens Welcome APY Lands Mobile Dialysis Service But Call for Early Intervention and Food Security
The Greens’ Aboriginal and Health Spokesperson Tammy Franks today welcomed the announcement of the mobile dialysis service to be provided to the APY Lands following the success of a twelve month trial.