The Australian government has announced it is boosting mental health support for nine drought-affected communities, including Coonabarabran.

Minister for Regional Services (Health and Communications) Senator Bridget McKenzie announced the Trusted Advocates Network Trial will be rolled out in nine communities in Queensland, NSW, South Australia and Victoria through Primary Health Networks.

In Coonabarabran WNSW PHN will support the training of community leaders to provide help to those struggling with the impact the drought has had.

For more on today’s announcement see here.