Urgent need to address country Victorian psychiatrist shortage as suspension uncovers shortcomings

Adam Holmes
June 14 2018 - 5:00am
There is 1 psychiatrist for every 100,000 people in rural Victoria, compared with 17 per 100,000 in Melbourne. Picture: DARREN HOWE
There is 1 psychiatrist for every 100,000 people in rural Victoria, compared with 17 per 100,000 in Melbourne. Picture: DARREN HOWE

THE growing gap between psychiatry services available in cities compared with rural areas in Victoria is hurting country communities and measures need to be taken to reverse the trend, the body representing Australian psychiatrists believes.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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