Parliament House Canberra ACT 2602
Telephone 02 6277 7820 Facsimile 02 6273 4140
The Hon Alan Griffin MP
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
Thursday, 6 August 2009
Media Alert
MINISTER TO OPEN NEW PREMISES FOR WORLD-CLASS
TRAUMA RESEARCH CENTRE
The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Alan Griffin, will TOMORROW open new premises for the
Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health (ACPMH) at East Melbourne.
ACPMH is a world-class research and policy advice centre that seeks to improve the
recognition and treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and related conditions
within the veteran and broader Australian communities.
The Australian Government has committed $5.5 million over five years to assist ACPMH
undertake research, develop policy and provide education to support organisations and health
professionals who work with people affected by traumatic events.
ACPMH was formerly located at the old Repatriation Hospital site at Austin Health in
Heidelberg, Victoria.
Opportunity:
Mr Griffin and ACPMH Director, Professor Mark Creamer will individually
address the audience.
Mr Griffin will unveil a commemorative plaque at approximately 10.25am.
Date:
Friday 7 August 2009
Time:
Media to arrive by 9.25am, proceedings begin at 9.30am
Location:
Level 1, 340 Albert Street
East Melbourne
Media inquiries: Belinda Cole 0437 863 109
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