Queensland government supporting perinatal mental health with new investment

Mater Regional Health executive director Chris Went has applauded the Queensland government after it announced a $39 million funding package to improve perinatal mental healthcare services across the state. The announcement was made at the Future Townsville 2024 forum which is focusing on healthcare services across Northern Australia. “We were delighted to hear that the Queensland government is supporting perinatal mental health across the state with funding towards eight perinatal mental heath beds at our Mater Townsville private hospital for our public community,” Ms Went told Sky News Australia. “We work very closely with the hospital and health service locally here and it's just a great service for the mums and bubs of the town.”