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NSW Mental Health Reforms
New South Wales is implementing reforms to send paramedics rather than police to some mental health emergencies. The changes aim to reduce deaths and improve care.
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The Guardian
Mental health experts to triage triple zero calls, but not all of the changes will be implemented 24/7 or statewideNew South Wales will send specialist nurses rather than police to some mental health emergencies after the state announced long-fought-for reform in the wake of multiple death
2026-07-30 05:05 UTC