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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…
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Long time Central West Queensland resident Julie* came to Outback Futures, referred by the local nurse navigator with symptoms of long term depression. Julie was over 70 years of age, living on her own in a small remote community, and expressed feelings of extreme loneliness. She had trouble leaving the…
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We’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…
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