SUPPORT: Health Minister Lawrence Springborg visits the Toowoomba Clubhouse and praises the services it delivers. Contributed
HEALTH Minister Lawrence Springborg has thrown his support behind the Toowoomba Clubhouse.
During a visit this week he said the organisation was deserving of Queensland Health funding to deliver various health services.
Mr Springborg said he was happy with the direction the clubhouse was taking and their innovative approach is making a difference to people living with a mental illness.
Mental illness impacts almost half of Queenslanders.
Almost one in two Queenslanders, aged 16 to 85, will experience a form of mental illness some time in their lives and for carers, families and communities, it's an enormous concern.
"I met with Prof. Peter Swannell from the clubhouse board and their chief executive, Luke Terry and the results they are seeing is encouraging for all stakeholders," Mr Springborg said.
"Research shows that wherever possible, treatment for mental illness should be provided in the community rather than in a hospital to get the best patient outcomes.
"Toowoomba Clubhouse is achieving this and the support they give people re-establishing themselves into the community is second to none.''
Mr Springborg said all Toowoomba people should familiarise themselves with the great work being carried out at the Toowoomba Clubhouse.
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