Mental health services urged to remain in devastated north west

Samantha Campbell
Updated November 15 2019 - 3:32pm, first published 3:30pm
Community leaders to gather in Cloncurry to hear flood-affected residents ask
mental health services for a long-term commitment to the region.
Community leaders to gather in Cloncurry to hear flood-affected residents ask mental health services for a long-term commitment to the region.

Flood and drought devastated north west Queenslanders are calling for a long-term commitment from mental health support services who flocked to the region in the wake of February's massive monsoon event, as stakeholders gather in Cloncurry on November 20 for the first mental health summit since the disaster.

Samantha Campbell

Samantha Campbell (nee Walton) has worked for regional and rural publications across New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory. She is currently writing for the North Queensland Register based in North West Queensland. Email: samantha.campbell@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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