The NSW Government will invest $7.7 million to trial a new model of care and management for children with behavioural issues including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in regional NSW.
\nTreasurer Dominic Perrottet said the funding would be included in the upcoming 2021-22 NSW Budget to provide greater support for families in the bush.
\n\u201cThis is about ensuring kids and young people across our State are able to get the help they need when challenges arise. We don\u2019t want families to just survive, we want them to thrive and meeting health needs plays a vital part in that,\u201d Mr Perrottet said.
\nHealth Minister Brad Hazzard said the pilot program will give people greater access to vital services closer to home.
\n\u201cWe are pleased to invest in a trial that will help children and young people with behavioural issues including ADHD and their families seek the care they need in their local community,\u201d Mr Hazzard said.
\n\u201cMedical and allied health staff will be employed in regional areas to work directly with the families to help children and young people transition from school to tertiary education or work while managing their behavioural issues.\u201d
\nThe mixed model service will connect children and young people with behavioural management and support needs to a range of state-wide services including:<\/p>\n
The trial builds on the recommendations of the Henry Review which examined the current model of care for the assessment and management of children and young people with behavioural issues including ADHD in NSW.
\n\u201cWe have taken on board the three recommendations of the Henry Review, and the new model of care will be informed by input from medical and allied health staff across NSW,\u201d Mr Hazzard said.
\nIn 2021-22, the NSW Government will contribute $1.8 million funding for the ADHD pilot program, with a total investment of $7.7 million over four years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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