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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1996 Week 12 Hansard (21 November) . . Page.. 4211 ..

Another area where the Government has acted is in the provision of psychiatric services at The Canberra Hospital.

As identified in the recent Review of Mental Health Services, there is a need for psychiatric services to be available to all patients.

The Government will therefore re-establish the position of Liaison Psychiatrist at TCH to ensure that all patients, particularly those in the geriatrics ward, can access psychiatric services.

The Government has also recognised a need to manage people with a mental dysfunction and complex care requirements.

We have therefore established, for the first time, a Management Assessment Panel (MAP) within the Department of Health and Community Care.

This Panel will promote and facilitate coordination and cooperation between all service providers in the ACT and enable those with a mental dysfunction to access an integrated package of support and resources that meet their individual needs.

It will be chaired by Ms Marie Coleman and members will include Canberrans from a variety of community backgrounds.

Mr Speaker, the Mental Health Crisis Team has performed an invaluable role within the Canberra Community, often working under extremely difficult circumstances.

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