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Psychiatrist shortage sparks urgent funding call


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Australia has only 16 psychiatrists per 100,000 people, with critical shortages in regional areas creating a mental health staffing crisis. The peak body representing psychiatrists is calling for $23 million in federal budget funding over two years to train young doctors and address workforce gaps created by an ageing psychiatry workforce.

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