Dec 15, 2022 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has condemned Labor’s decision to cut additional Medicare-subsidised psychology sessions. Mr Chester said the previous Federal Government introduced 10 additional sessions to support Australians after a tumultuous couple of...
Nov 10, 2021 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is calling on the Federal Government to extend funding for the HeadtoHelp (H2H) program in Gippsland. Mr Chester has written to the Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt, asking for the program to be extended for another five...
Feb 19, 2021 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester attended the launch of the Youth Insearch End Suicide campaign this week at Parliament House. Mr Chester said Youth Insearch was the only Australian organisation dedicated to helping young people face trauma through peer...
Jan 29, 2021 | Latest News
A new service for those needing mental health care and support in Wellington is now officially open. Local MP Darren Chester said the new clinic would provide welcome assistance to Gippslanders who were struggling. “The HeadtoHelp hub will assess and provide mental...
Nov 27, 2020 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
Lakes Entrance has been chosen as one of three locations in Australia to host a specialised mental health program for the commercial fishing industry. Stay Afloat Australia will have three advocates available to provide professional mental health support. Federal...
