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Increase accessibility to mental health services

I think it's great that access to support services are increasing - but I think it needs to move faster. I have friends who have tried booking appointments through services (e.g. Headspace), in times of need, to be placed on a 4+ week waiting list. Another friend pays almost $300 for regular appointments with a psychologist, to treat a diagnosed mental health condition, with only a 25% rebate. Recently being unable to afford this and looking elsewhere, they were placed on a waiting list over two months long. Access to these services can be the difference between life and death. They need to be accessible at the time of need.
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