Government pledge half a billion dollars to Mental Health

The government has pledged almost half a billion dollars to a mental health and suicide prevention strategy, including funds for 30 new Headspace centres, mental health workplace initiatives and after-hours support centres.

An extra 80,000 apprenticeships have been promised as part of a $525 million skills package for young workers, with $8000 cash incentives for employers and $2000 for new apprentices.

Funding to increase the participation of women and girls in science, technology, engineering and maths has also been announced.
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