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As a speech pathologist, you understand how precious time is.

Almost half of all Australians will suffer from mental illness at some stage in their lives, yet many will refuse, or be unable to seek professional help due to social stigmas and a lack of access to services. Remote and regional dwellers are particularly affected, as geographical and social isolation can reduce the number of mental health services available.

In the 2017 financial year, there were over 7.8 million emergency presentations in Australian hospitals, 40% of which are estimated to be inappropriate or non-urgent visits that could potentially be better handled by a general practitioner.