Mental Health Support for Bushfire Victims

In reply to Mrs HURN (Schubert) (17 June 2022). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. C.J. PICTON (Kaurna—Minister for Health and Wellbeing): I have been advised:

The former Liberal government had no plans in place to fund services further than two years.

Since that funding ended, Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (BHFLHN) and the Women's and Children's Health Network (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) have worked together to provide additional clinical staff in the bushfire affected areas and ensure services are available to those who need it.

Both LHN's remain committed to prioritising and supporting community members affected by the bushfires, and the longer term support needs of people affected by natural disasters, is currently being factored into mental health planning.