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Mental Health Crisis Calls for Real Action | Sydney News

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A grieving mother of a Bondi Junction stabbing victim is sounding the alarm: Australia’s mental health system is dangerously under-resourced, and without urgent, funded action, another tragedy could strike. She calls for real investment in psychosis beds and housing for the vulnerable — not just empty promises. Mental health leaders echo her warning, criticizing the government for accepting recommendations “in principle” while failing to plan or fund critical housing solutions. Though the government points to new emergency response models and social housing initiatives, critics say it’s too little, too late — unless concrete steps are taken now, lives will continue to be lost. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b139930ec90aea3b

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