39597 (2024). Ingrid Leary to the Minister for Mental Health

Written Question

Published date: 16 Jul 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	39597 (2024)
Question asked:	03 Jul 2024
Member asking:	Ingrid Leary
Portfolio:	Minister for Mental Health
Minister replying:	Hon Matt Doocey
Answer received:	10 Jul 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_39597_2024
Document guid:	8780eb8e-f592-40e4-b431-916e04dd921b

39597 (2024). Ingrid Leary to the Minister for Mental Health: Does the Minister agree with WEKA Peer support worker Holly Brammall that some people seeking mental health services may not access them due to bad past experiences, and peer support workers sometimes went out and met people in settings comfortable to them; if so, what, if anything, will he do to address this issue?

Hon Matt Doocey: I am committed to increasing access to mental health and addiction services with a focus on prevention and early intervention, as well as building capacity in the workforce. Peer Support Specialists will play an important role in achieving this.