Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business) Share this | Hansard source

The Australian government is making a significant investment to support the mental health of all Australians and, indeed, the mental health of Victorians. We are investing $26.9 million to create 15 mental health clinics across Victoria: nine in Melbourne and six in regional Victoria. We're investing $5 million to enhance digital and phone services for groups that are experiencing significant challenges during the restrictions that are now in place, and $14.6 million to support mental health providers respond to increased demand in Victoria, including $5 million to support headspace, $2 million to support the Kids Helpline, $2.5 million to support Lifeline and $2.5 million to support Beyond Blue. The impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak, physical distancing and isolation can make us feel anxious, stressed and worried. Our message to Australians is that, if you are suffering— (Time expired)