Held on Wednesdays 1.30 - 2.30 pm, Lecture Theatre, Mental Health Admin Building, CMN
Mandy Smith - Mental Health First Responder & Virtual Care Coordinator Simon Raine - Occupational Therapist Emma Trotter - Social Worker Margo Redfern, Cindy O’Neill and Karen Davis - Registered Nurses
Police Ambulance Early Access to Mental Health Assessment via Tele-Health (PAEAMHATH)
NSW Virtual Care Strategy 2021-2026
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