As part of the CoAG Mental Health Action Plan 2006 – 2011, the Australian Government will provide $191.6 million over five years in new funding for Mental Health Nurses through the Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program (MHNIP).

The Capricornia Division has recently employed a Mental Health Nurse, in Gladstone, to assist in the provision of coordinated clinical care for people with severe mental disorders in the Gladstone community who are currently under GP care.

For further information regarding the Mental Health Nursing Project please contact Connie on 07 4921 7777 or Gillian on 0400 273 747