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Communify's $1.2 Million for Mental Health Services |
26 February 2009  |
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| Federal Member for Brisbane Arch Bevis today announced that Communify would receive $1,210,800 to increase mental health services in the western suburbs. |
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| Mr Bevis said: “This Federal Government funding is a major boost for families in the western suburbs. |
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| “It will provide Communify with five full-time equivalent positions under the Personal Helpers and Mentors programme. |
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| “The programme assists people who cannot manage their daily activities or live independently in the community because of the impact of having severe mental illness.” |
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| Personal Helpers and Mentors work one-on-one with participants to help them gain greater independence and overcome social isolation. |
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| They also work on improving relationships with family and friends and ensuring participants are connected with essential clinical and support services. |
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| Mr Bevis added: “Communify does a magnificent job in providing a range of services for the community. |
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| “I am very pleased that Communify has received this funding to expand the excellent work that it does and the support it will provide for families in our local suburbs.” |
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