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1) INANNA/ MEDEA INC.

2) Funding received in 1992/93: $96,808

3) Purpose of Grant: Contributed funding with SAAP for a short to medium term supported accommodation service for women and their children who have special needs due to emotional and mental distress.

Inanna has changed by auspices from Medea Inc. during 1993.

4) Contribution to improving Public Health: Improves the transition from hospital to the community for psychiatrically affected women, minimising the need for readmission and facilitating independent living.

1) MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION (ACT) INC.

2) Funding received in 1992/93: $45,200

3) Purpose of Grant: Funding contributed to salaries for the Foundation which supports mental health groups and activities, and provides information, advice, advocacy, referral, telephone services, liaison, education and awareness on mental health issues to individuals and the community.

4) Contribution to improving Public Health: Improves access to mental health services, minimising the impact of psychiatric episodes on individuals and the community.

1) MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE - PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION SERVICES.

2) Funding received in 1992/93: $72,500

3) Purpose of Grant: Funding provided for a vocational rehabilitation program to assist people with psychiatric disabilities to live successfully in the community. The Community Work Project provides casual and part-time work for people with psychiatric disabilities through Northside Contractors and is a registered business.

4) Contribution to improving Public Health: Improves the quality of life of people with mental illness, and facilitates their return to independent living in the community.

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