I am proud to announce that mental health facilities at Sutherland Hospital will benefit from almost $500,000 in funding as part of a NSW Government investment to upgrade mental health infrastructure in NSW.
Sutherland Hospital Acute Unit will receive $496,000 to build a new multipurpose room, replace bedroom and bathroom doors and to purchase equipment to enhance the mental health unit.
Well-designed physical spaces in acute mental health units help dignify our mental health consumers by meeting their needs for recovery, security, and connection.
This funding will create therapeutic environments to support person centred care that responds to past trauma, focusing on individual recovery.
Projects were funded after a partnership of Local Health Districts (LHDs) working with consumers and carers.
LHDs and specialty networks have received a share of $20 million to make important improvements, the first initiative of the NSW Government’s $700 million Mental Health Infrastructure program.
This is part of the NSW Government’s long term plan to help our mental health facilities refresh their physical environment so they support modern care models.
The $20 million investment is focused on delivering immediate benefits to help reduce, and where possible eliminate, the use of seclusion and restraint in NSW acute mental health facilities.
This funding is in addition to this year’s record $2.1 billion State Budget for mental health services. Planning continues for the remainder of the $700 million state wide Mental Health Infrastructure Program, with a focus on enhancing specialist services.
If you or someone you know needs crisis support please call Lifeline 13 11 14. For local mental health services phone NSW Mental Health Line 1800 011 511.
The 254th anniversary of the Meeting of Two Cultures (Cook’s landing) commemorated at Kurnell today. ... See MoreSee Less
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Respect goes both ways . 🙏❤️
Thankyou for reminding us of Noel Pearson's "Three Stories" youtu.be/GbVZWamD4c0?feature=shared
Gymea Bay Baths are a magical spot - but now increasingly afflicted by water pollution and litter, including because of the huge growth in its popularity as a fishing spot.
I caught up with local residents a few days ago to discuss the issues and possible solutions. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you for coming down and listening to our concerns Mark. The Gymea Bay residents greatly appreciate it.
Thanks for coming down to Gymea bay ,hopefully something can be done so we can all be proud to take family and friends to our beautiful baths .A place where many of us swim when water clean .thanks
Have the fisheries look into if it is truely a king fish breeding ground. If so, ban it!
Undersized fish being taken there daily and contact with fisheries results in 0 action. The place is always covered in fish guts and garbage relying on locals to clean up tourists mess.
Giving our police wanding powers would deter the carrying of knives and can therefore reduce knife crime. ... See MoreSee Less
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Yes
Earlier this week I was out and about in the Shoalhaven City local government area, visiting Berry, Shoalhaven Heads, Nowra and Ulladulla - including checking out:
✅ Progress on the Shoalhaven Hospital redevelopment
✅ Options for extra housing near the hospital and activating the nearby Shoalhaven River foreshore
✅ Waterway problems at Shoalhaven Heads
✅ Stalled redevelopment of Ulladulla Harbour. ... See MoreSee Less
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A lovely spot a bit like Cronulla 50 years ago don’t let them spoil it.
Thank you Mark
Just a couple of hours at the helm of your yacht from Gunnamatta Bay ...
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Honoured to attend two more moving Anzac Day services this afternoon:
- The 18th Coloured Digger March and Service, honouring Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and South Sea Islander service men and women.
- The lunchtime commemorative service at the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park.
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Well done Mark, again
🌞 Good Morning 🌍 🌹Lest We Forget💐 🙏 HaVe A GrEaT DaY! #GreAt_PhotOs, 👍 #Amazing_Work, #GreAt_LeAdeR 👏
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Honoured to attend moving Anzac Day services at the Martin Place Cenotaph and Cronulla (and to be represented at Caringbah and Miranda).
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It was a very busy morning for you serving the people of NSW and honouring those who protect our nation. Thank you Mark Speakman. 🙏
Lest we forget.🙏
We will remember them
Lest we forget.
Lest we forget 🇦🇺
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