 |
$925,000 for Gold Coast residents with a mental illness |
![]() |
| Posted by editor (editor) on Jul 07 2009 |
| 2009 >> |
The Bligh Government has invested more than $925,000 into supporting people living on the Gold Coast with a mental illness transition from hospital back to their local community. Disability Services Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk, on the Gold Coast for the Bligh Government’s 16th Community Cabinet, officially launched the Mosaic Program run by FSG Australia, the community organisation which has introduced the program on the Gold Coast. “I’d like to congratulate FSG Australia for working with Disability Services, Queensland Health and a range of other agencies to develop the Mosaic Program which assists people with a mental illness transition from hospital,” Minister Palaszczuk said. “The program includes counselling, rehabilitation and access to a range of support services to re-establish independent living in the community. “The assistance provided through the Mosaic program includes links to vocational support and employment, improved access to community activities, skills for managing personal health and welfare, and lifestyle skills. “The Mosaic program provides eight transitional accommodation places and then ongoing support for up to six months as people begin to live more independently in the community. “Helping people with mental illness to continue to live in the community is a crucial part of their recovery process. Minister Palaszczuk said apart from $925,000 funding FSG Australia received for the delivery of the Gold Coast program, a further $10.3 million in total funding has been allocated to community mental health service providers across the state. “FSG Australia has been assisting vulnerable people for the past 30 years, and has grown into a large organisation employing more than 300 staff, with four regional offices across the state. “I’d like to congratulate FSG Australia on their 30 years of service and I’m delighted that they are continuing to provide services that make a real difference to people with a disability, people with mental illness, those who are frail and aged, and their carers. State Member for Southport Peter Lawlor joined with Minister Palaszczuk in congratulating FSG Australia fro their 30 years of service to the Gold Coast community. “It’s great to see the good work FSG Australia is providing to people with a mental illness as they continue their journey of recovery and transition from hospital into their local community,” Mr Lawlor said. Minister Palaszczuk said the Mosaic Program has already assisted more than 20 people since April 2009. “The Bligh Government’s Toward Q2 strategy is delivering fairer communities – ones which supports people with a mental illness in their recovery,” Minister Palaszczuk said. Last changed: [PUBLISHED_DATE] at 11:19 AM
Back
|
|
