Advocacy
MEDIA RELEASE Outback Futures is delighted by the Federal Health Minister’s commitment of $1.5 million over the next 3 years to support innovation in the way mental health and wellbeing services are delivered in the bush. CEO, Brent Sweeney, says the funding will allow Outback Futures to evaluate and enhance…
Read MoreMEDIA RELEASE – For someone who doesn’t particularly enjoy riding horses, Kylie Read has a big challenge ahead of her. In early April, Kylie and three of her trusty steads will set off on a 1200-kilometre journey from Gympie to Longreach. “It is the biggest ride I have ever done,…
Read MoreWe’re committed to reducing staff turnover through an innovative workforce model. Outback Futures’ team includes a range of specialists: occupational therapists, speech therapists, literacy and learning professionals, counsellors and psychologists. These teams provide regular, accessible support to people living on properties or in remote communities through the Stay with Me…
Read MoreAre you looking for good mental health support? For many of us, it takes a good dose of courage to seek help. So, when we work up the guts to talk with someone and it’s not helpful or a positive experience, it can be easy to think ‘that was useless,…
Read MoreEver wondered why you’ll see our Outback Futures utes out and about, but no Outback Futures buildings? We know what works for people in cities and larger regional centres often doesn’t work in the bush. Outback Futures telehealth is one solution that’s making a difference. That’s why we’ve listened and talked…
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