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Tamara Cavenett

@TCavenett

clinical psychologist | mother | advocate

Joined May 2021
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Cuts to subsidised psychology sessions causing clients to 'ration' care, health workers warn - ABC News abc.net.au/news/2023-01-25/m…
Cuts to subsidised psychology sessions causing clients to 'ration' care, health workers warn

Cuts to subsidised psychology sessions causing clients to 'ration' care, health workers warn

Health professionals and emergency services groups warn patients skipping psychology sessions will end up in the emergency department, urging the health minister to restore funding.

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Ms Cavenett says the best way forward is to accept the reality of the situation rather than trying to avoid "Try not to be too self-critical and remind yourself that you are not alone and that they have often scammed multiple people before you," she says. apple.news/AP0XfqKoCSUe7QIdo…
Small business owner Monique never thought she would fall for a phone scam, then she got a call on...

Small business owner Monique never thought she would fall for a phone scam, then she got a call on...

When you think of a scam victim, Monique Svenson is not the typical person who comes to mind.

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These cuts won’t just mean reduced access to vital care; in some cases psychologists may have to turn away vulnerable patients with more complex mental health conditions because we know delivering only half the required treatment will not provide benefit smh.com.au/national/expert-p…

Expert psychology care now a luxury for the wealthy

The cuts delivered by Federal Health Minister Mark Butler ignored overall findings and recommendations in the Better Access Evaluation report.

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Psychology workforce solutions are desperately needed and long overdue. Sadly clinical psychology will be much less effective and available for Australians when sessions are halved tomorrow. This slide away from evidence-based practice will cost our country dearly
Ian Hickie (@ian_hickie) profile pictureIan Hickie@ian_hickie30 Dec 2022
Hundreds of new clinical psychology university places needed: Mental health experts smh.com.au/politics/federal/… many more clinical psychologists are critical, along with new work practices and funding models for complex care; @Mark_Butler_MP @Emma4Dobell @TCavenett @AustPsych
Hundreds of new clinical psychology university places needed: Mental health experts

Hundreds of new clinical psychology university places needed: Mental health experts

Psychiatrist Ian Hickie said more clinical psychologist trainees could be used to meet demand in rural and regional Australia.

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we know complex mental ill health can’t and won’t be solved with just 10 sessions. There’s no cap on GP visits, so why is mental health diminished in its access…We don’t limit Australians to half a course of antibiotics smh.com.au/politics/federal/… #mentalhealth
Mental Health Australia chair blasts government on Medicare session cuts

Mental Health Australia chair blasts government on Medicare session cuts

The Albanese government is being urged to improve its focus on mental health after its decision to halve the number of Medicare-funded psychologist appointments.

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Anne Ruston@Anne_Ruston29 Dec 2022
.@Mark_Butler_MP @AlboMP listen to the experts. Do not cut medicare and do not cut mental health supports in 3 days. theaustralian.com.au/comment…
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During a mental health crisis, we should be strengthening Medicare, not weakening it. @Mark_Butler_MP needs to make 20 sessions a permanent feature of Medicare. Challenging this decision is a priority for us, our members and patients across Australia. ow.ly/96mM50M8Z7m
Ten psych sessions is not enough after the years we’ve had

Ten psych sessions is not enough after the years we’ve had

Australians need more mental health services right now, not fewer.

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From January 1st the average Australian will no longer be able to afford a standard course of treatment with their psychologist #psychologyworks #ReverseMedicarePsychologyCuts smh.com.au/politics/federal/…
Backbench angst over Labor’s decision to cut Medicare psychologist sessions

Backbench angst over Labor’s decision to cut Medicare psychologist sessions

More than 10 Labor MPs attended a meeting with Mental Health Minister about the decision to halve the number of psychologist sessions a year under Medicare from 20 to 10.

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Dr Ben Buchanan@ben_buchanan16 Dec 2022
This graph shows how unwise it is to cut psychology sessions from 20 to 10. More sessions received the more distress reduces Users of 11 or more sessions present to treatment with higher distress, and leave therapy with the lowest distressed @PatsKarvelas @TCavenett @DavidPocock
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From January 1st it will no longer be affordable for the average Australian to access a standard course of psychology treatment smh.com.au/national/ten-psyc… #EndMedicareCuts @Mark_Butler_MP @Anne_Ruston
Ten psych sessions is not enough after the years we’ve had

Ten psych sessions is not enough after the years we’ve had

Australians need more mental health services right now, not fewer.

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Jessica Paynter@Jess_Paynter15 Dec 2022
Things that would actually improve mental health care that aren't cutting sessions: (1) increase funding for postgraduate training- we have 10-20x the applicants as we have places and run at a loss, (2) allow 5+1s access to Medicare rebates, (3) *increase* rebates per session.
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Now only the wealthy can now afford more than 1hr of psychology every 5 weeks #EndThePsychologyCuts @Mark_Butler_MP @Anne_Ruston
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Medicare rebates for accessing psychological treatment have been cut by 50%. In our youth clinics this means: 1. We can’t offer enough sessions to treat most of the problems that present. 2. Youth can only access approx. 1hr of therapy every 5 wks. This is a massive backward step
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@DavidPocock13 Dec 2022
I've been hearing from people, especially young people, how challenging it is to access mental health support. Long wait lists & gap fees at all time highs. We need to find ways to improve access before we cut funding to the Better Access Scheme. canberratimes.com.au/story/8…
'Now is not the time': Pocock calls on govt to re-instate axed mental health sessions

'Now is not the time': Pocock calls on govt to re-instate axed mental health sessions

Labor has halved the number of sessions available, against the recommendation of the same review it used to...

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Couldn’t have said it better
Josh Burns (@joshburnsmp) profile pictureJosh Burns@joshburnsmp13 Dec 2022
Replying to @joshburnsmp
My First Speech - July 22, 2019. 👇 "For anyone who has watched a loved one suffer, you know that on every measure 10 sessions is woefully inadequate. Simply put: we can, and we must, do better. As a nation and as a parliament we owe it to those Australians and their families."
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Josh Burns@joshburnsmp13 Dec 2022
Statement on decision to reduce Medicare subsidied mental health sessions. #auspol
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Patrick McGorry@PatMcGorry13 Dec 2022
Ten psych sessions is not enough after the years we’ve had theage.com.au/national/ten-p… while targeted use of extra 10 sessions makes sense, dramatic growth in MH care crucial via salaried team based care is more urgent esp for young people. @TCavenett plan also key @Mark_Butler_MP
Ten psych sessions is not enough after the years we’ve had

Ten psych sessions is not enough after the years we’ve had

Australians need more mental health services right now, not fewer.

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Strong statement from @joshburnsmp on cuts to psychologists. I know MPs very unhappy about this decision. This is a strong level of concern after Govt locked into the reduction #auspol
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Kara@KaraLambo13 Dec 2022
FYI around my point around blindly following what your party says and does isn’t it and that the party room doesn’t always agree.
Patricia Karvelas (@PatsKarvelas) profile picturePatricia Karvelas@PatsKarvelas13 Dec 2022
Strong statement from @joshburnsmp on cuts to psychologists. I know MPs very unhappy about this decision. This is a strong level of concern after Govt locked into the reduction #auspol
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Anne Ruston@Anne_Ruston12 Dec 2022
More mixed messages and confusion from the Labor Govt! After a busy day of ripping away access to mental health support from Australians, Labor’s 2023 Covid Plan hasn’t even stood the test of a full day. This is embarrassing. abc.net.au/news/2022-12-12/p…
Health department clarifies that most COVID-19 PCR tests will continue without referrals

Health department clarifies that most COVID-19 PCR tests will continue without referrals

The Department of Health has been forced to clarify a plan that said COVID-19 PCR testing would require a medical referral from January next year, saying testing will remain "largely the same".

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