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Royal Commission into Mental Health

Mental health of older adults

NARI has made a submission to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. Read more

Published: 9th November, 2020

Updated: 17th December, 2021

Author: Kallie Turner

Response to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System

NARI’s submission to the Victorian Royal Commission into mental health advocates for greater focus on older age mental health, including in diverse communities. Read more

Published: 19th October, 2020

Updated: 17th December, 2021

Author: Kathryn Squires

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