The Greens share the concerns of HACSU and members of the community on the closure of the Hobart Clinic. We call on the Liberal Government to step up and provide the mental health support the community needs.
The Liberals have underfunded mental health services for years. Public mental health services can’t keep up with current levels of need.
Tasmanians are missing out on the mental healthcare they desperately need. The Greens are constantly contacted by people who cannot access mental healthcare. The Liberal Government are letting Tasmanians down.
The mental health system is in crisis and it’s only going to be made worse by the closure of the Hobart Clinic. The public system doesn’t have enough capacity to help those currently in need, let alone cope with the increased demand the closure of another private facility will create.
It’s not good enough for the state Liberal Government to try and pass the buck to the Federal Government. The Liberals must ensure there are comprehensive, coordinated mental health services across the state.
