Despite Minister Roxon’s 29 July statement, Anglicare Australia says, ‘Mental health debate too piecemeal’.  

“Mental health is grossly underfunded in Australia, and the response to date is piecemeal”. 

“Services are stretched to breaking point. Calls to fill the gaps belies the problem that the gaps will remain until a comprehensive response is provided by Government”.

Anglicare comment follows on an earlier call from Church welfare agencies Action: Community mental health.

Also of interest is Anglicare’s ‘Everybody Counts – Election 2010’, a series of articles on social well-being. Recent article,

The depth and diversity of exclusion ignored
“Anglicare Sydney report into social exclusion shows how diverse and deep it is for many Australians. People who need emergency relief, refugees, and ageing carers are all excluded by issues of income, housing and social isolation. Unfortunately, People experiencing social exclusion are largely being ignored in the lead up to the Federal election.”
Through this election campaign ANGLICARE will continue to work and advocate in communities to build a society in which everybody counts.