Improving access to mental health services for children
According to the National Children’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy, 50% of all adult mental health challenges emerge before the age of 14. It is also notable that almost 14% of children in Australia aged 4-11 years have a diagnosed mental illness, and that suicide is the leading cause of death for Aboriginal children aged 5-17 years.
To improve support for children under 12 who experience mental health challenges, a team of the District’s mental health professionals have been working on a project over the last 12 months, ‘Connecting the Dots’.
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Improving access to mental health services for children
August 28, 2025To improve support for children under 12 who experience mental health challenges, a team of the District’s mental health professionals have been working on a project over the last 12 months, ‘Connecting the Dots’.
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