The first annual progress report of the Older Persons Mental Health Service has been released.
The Report follows the release of the Review of Roy Fagan Centre Older Persons Mental Health Services last year.
Premier and Minister for Health Jeremy Rockliff said the Government acted swiftly by providing $1 million to boost the workforce immediately for the service.
“We are committed to delivering a contemporary, best practice Older Persons Mental Health Service in Tasmania, so older Tasmanians who need mental health support can get the right care, at the right time, in the right place,” Premier Rockliff said.
“That’s why we are investing $20.5 million over the next four years to implement the recommendations of the Review Report.
“We are fully committed to implementing in full the six recommendations of the Review, as well as the two further recommendations made by the Legislative Council, which will further improve the level of care and treatment provided to older Tasmanians, and better meet the needs and expectations of the community.
“We will continue to consult with the community to ensure that we understand the views of older people and identify gaps in services.”
The initial phase of the implementation addresses 10 out of the 22 tasks listed in the Government’s Response and associated Action Plan.
Recruitment of a Statewide Specialty Director and other key staff is underway. Following this, Operational Service Models will be developed over a 6-month period.
