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Thursday, July 24, 2008
Kennett won't rule out running for mayor - ABC News - 24th July 2008
Hawthorn Football Club chairman, Jeff Kennett, says he will not consider running for the position of Melbourne mayor, until the end of the AFL season.
Mr Kennett said he has had approaches from two citizens groups, commercial interests in the city, and from some Melbourne city councillors.
The former Premier says he is too busy to give the position careful consideration right now, because of his commitments to depression initiative Beyond Blue and Hawthorn.
He says he will make a decision one way or the other after his football club's premiership campaign.
"I have consistently said that at this stage I have a full book, both commercial interests, my work with Beyond Blue and importantly the Hawthorn Football Club," he said.
"I will be making no decision at all until the completion of the football season in September because my first priority is to secure a premiership for the Hawthorn Football Club."
Fiona Snedden is one of the councillors who has urged Mr Kennett to run.
"Jeff is a 'can-do' man," she said.
"Lord Mayor John So doesn't come to committee meetings, he's not part of any debate that's before council and I'd like to be seeing a Mayor that does get involved with decision making and policy development," she said.
Shareholder activist Stephen Mayne was an advisor to the Kennett Government.
He says the former Premier will probably run for Lord Mayor because it would make him the most senior Liberal in Victoria.
"The idea that he could stick it to his old mate, his old enemy John Brumby and be more senior than Peter Costello and Michael Kroger and all those old factional foes would appeal to him," he said.
Collingwood football club president Eddie McGuire has reportedly turned down an approach for the job.
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Mr Kennett said he has had approaches from two citizens groups, commercial interests in the city, and from some Melbourne city councillors.
The former Premier says he is too busy to give the position careful consideration right now, because of his commitments to depression initiative Beyond Blue and Hawthorn.
He says he will make a decision one way or the other after his football club's premiership campaign.
"I have consistently said that at this stage I have a full book, both commercial interests, my work with Beyond Blue and importantly the Hawthorn Football Club," he said.
"I will be making no decision at all until the completion of the football season in September because my first priority is to secure a premiership for the Hawthorn Football Club."
Fiona Snedden is one of the councillors who has urged Mr Kennett to run.
"Jeff is a 'can-do' man," she said.
"Lord Mayor John So doesn't come to committee meetings, he's not part of any debate that's before council and I'd like to be seeing a Mayor that does get involved with decision making and policy development," she said.
Shareholder activist Stephen Mayne was an advisor to the Kennett Government.
He says the former Premier will probably run for Lord Mayor because it would make him the most senior Liberal in Victoria.
"The idea that he could stick it to his old mate, his old enemy John Brumby and be more senior than Peter Costello and Michael Kroger and all those old factional foes would appeal to him," he said.
Collingwood football club president Eddie McGuire has reportedly turned down an approach for the job.
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Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Kennett to step down from beyondblue - 23rd June 2008
Jeff Kennett, founder and chairman of the national depression initiative beyondblue, will step down at the end of 2010.
The former Victorian premier said the organisation needed "fresh blood and new ideas".
Mr Kennett would have been in the role for 10 years by the time he steps aside, as well as spending three years before its creation advocating for a national body.
"There's a lot of life in me yet and a lot to do between now and then - part of which is to rejig the board and identify my successor," Mr Kennett said.
The Hawthorn AFL club chairman said he would look to join another community cause.
"We developed and delivered some remarkable results in terms of community priority for depressive illnesses, and certainly a political one," he said.
"Governments have gone from a position of passive acceptance of mental illnesses to one of being proactive."
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The former Victorian premier said the organisation needed "fresh blood and new ideas".
Mr Kennett would have been in the role for 10 years by the time he steps aside, as well as spending three years before its creation advocating for a national body.
"There's a lot of life in me yet and a lot to do between now and then - part of which is to rejig the board and identify my successor," Mr Kennett said.
The Hawthorn AFL club chairman said he would look to join another community cause.
"We developed and delivered some remarkable results in terms of community priority for depressive illnesses, and certainly a political one," he said.
"Governments have gone from a position of passive acceptance of mental illnesses to one of being proactive."
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Thursday, July 3, 2008
Kennett to step down from beyondblue - News.com.au - 23rd June 2008
Jeff Kennett, founder and chairman of the national depression initiative beyondblue, will step down at the end of 2010.
The former Victorian premier said the organisation needed "fresh blood and new ideas".
Mr Kennett would have been in the role for 10 years by the time he steps aside, as well as spending three years before its creation advocating for a national body.
"There's a lot of life in me yet and a lot to do between now and then - part of which is to rejig the board and identify my successor," Mr Kennett said.
The Hawthorn AFL club chairman said he would look to join another community cause.
"We developed and delivered some remarkable results in terms of community priority for depressive illnesses, and certainly a political one," he said.
"Governments have gone from a position of passive acceptance of mental illnesses to one of being proactive."
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The former Victorian premier said the organisation needed "fresh blood and new ideas".
Mr Kennett would have been in the role for 10 years by the time he steps aside, as well as spending three years before its creation advocating for a national body.
"There's a lot of life in me yet and a lot to do between now and then - part of which is to rejig the board and identify my successor," Mr Kennett said.
The Hawthorn AFL club chairman said he would look to join another community cause.
"We developed and delivered some remarkable results in terms of community priority for depressive illnesses, and certainly a political one," he said.
"Governments have gone from a position of passive acceptance of mental illnesses to one of being proactive."
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Mayor Jeff Kennett? No way, says Felicity Kennett, by Fiona Hudson - Sunday Herald Sun - 29th June 2008
Jeff Kennett's wife says the former premier will never be Melbourne lord mayor.
Rumours swept Town Hall during the week that Mr Kennett was considering standing for election this year.
Mr Kennett's earlier announcement he would stand down as chairman of national depression initiative beyondblue in 2010 fuelled speculation.
The strong performance of Mr Kennett's AFL team, Hawthorn, added impetus to the rumours.
The Hawthorn chairman previously said his priorities were beyondblue and a premiership.
But former Victorian first lady Felicity Kennett said not even the Hawks' recent good form would convince her husband to nominate for the November mayoral poll.
"As far as I know, it's not true," she said.
"I think he'd be fun. I think he'd be a very good lord mayor. But I very much doubt he will stand.
"I really don't think it's going to happen."
Mr Kennett did not answer several calls from the Sunday Herald Sun.
He told a reporter in April his work with beyondblue was his first priority, but he would not rule out standing for mayor.
"Like most things in life, though, I don't think you can ever rule anything out," he said.
If he became mayor, Mr Kennett would regularly face off against his old political foe and now Premier, John Brumby.
Lord Mayor John So - the longest serving mayor - is yet to announce if he will stand again.
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Rumours swept Town Hall during the week that Mr Kennett was considering standing for election this year.
Mr Kennett's earlier announcement he would stand down as chairman of national depression initiative beyondblue in 2010 fuelled speculation.
The strong performance of Mr Kennett's AFL team, Hawthorn, added impetus to the rumours.
The Hawthorn chairman previously said his priorities were beyondblue and a premiership.
But former Victorian first lady Felicity Kennett said not even the Hawks' recent good form would convince her husband to nominate for the November mayoral poll.
"As far as I know, it's not true," she said.
"I think he'd be fun. I think he'd be a very good lord mayor. But I very much doubt he will stand.
"I really don't think it's going to happen."
Mr Kennett did not answer several calls from the Sunday Herald Sun.
He told a reporter in April his work with beyondblue was his first priority, but he would not rule out standing for mayor.
"Like most things in life, though, I don't think you can ever rule anything out," he said.
If he became mayor, Mr Kennett would regularly face off against his old political foe and now Premier, John Brumby.
Lord Mayor John So - the longest serving mayor - is yet to announce if he will stand again.
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Monday, June 16, 2008
Men's Health Week 2008 - 9 to 15 June
Men's Health Week 2008 - 9 to 15 June
* Look out for your mates in Men's Health Week
* International Men's Health Week
* Depression and men
* beyondblue resources for Men's Health Week
* beyondblue VCoE Research Projects specific to Depression/anxiety in Men or related to Men's health
Look out for your mates in Men's Health Week
"Men are reluctant to seek help for themselves - so in Men's Health Week, be aware of how your mates are travelling and if you're worried, do something to help." - Associate Professor Michael Baigent, Clinical Adviser to beyondblue.
Read beyondblue's media release for Men's Health Week about looking out for your mates.
International Men's Health Week
International Men's Health Week (IMHW) has been celebrated in Australia since 2003.
Men and boys face different health concerns than women and girls, and IMHW is an opportunity to both acknowledge these differences and look for ways to improve the health and wellbeing of men and boys.
Visit Men's Health Week 2008 - 9 to 15 June
* Look out for your mates in Men's Health Week
* International Men's Health Week
* Depression and men
* beyondblue resources for Men's Health Week
* beyondblue VCoE Research Projects specific to Depression/anxiety in Men or related to Men's health
* Men's Web page Stories links
* Phone information and help
* Useful links
Look out for your mates in Men's Health Week
"Men are reluctant to seek help for themselves - so in Men's Health Week, be aware of how your mates are travelling and if you're worried, do something to help." - Associate Professor Michael Baigent, Clinical Adviser to beyondblue.
Read beyondblue's media release for Men's Health Week about looking out for your mates.
International Men's Health Week
International Men's Health Week (IMHW) has been celebrated in Australia since 2003.
Men and boys face different health concerns than women and girls, and IMHW is an opportunity to both acknowledge these differences and look for ways to improve the health and wellbeing of men and boys.
Visit www.menshealthweek.com.au to find out details of Men's Health Week events in your area.
Depression and men
Around one million Australian adults and 100,000 young people live with depression each year. On average, one in six men and one in four women will experience depression at some time in their lives. Depression affects both men and women, but quite often what they experience and how they respond is different.
Studies suggest that men are at greater risk than women of their depression going unrecognised and untreated. Men are much less likely than women to seek help for their problems. Perhaps this is part of the male image of self-reliance: 'take charge', 'I can cope'.
In addition men tend to be slow to acknowledge depression. Instead, they may be inclined to use unhelpful coping mechanisms such as increased drinking, working later, and staying out rather than going home.
Stress isn't the same as depression, but it can be a risk factor and can contribute to depression.
When a person is stressed it is a good time for both a physical and mental health check up. The GP's room is a good place for a man to start talking about depression. to find out details of Men's Health Week events in your area.
Depression and men
Around one million Australian adults and 100,000 young people live with depression each year. On average, one in six men and one in four women will experience depression at some time in their lives. Depression affects both men and women, but quite often what they experience and how they respond is different.
Studies suggest that men are at greater risk than women of their depression going unrecognised and untreated. Men are much less likely than women to seek help for their problems. Perhaps this is part of the male image of self-reliance: 'take charge', 'I can cope'.
In addition men tend to be slow to acknowledge depression. Instead, they may be inclined to use unhelpful coping mechanisms such as increased drinking, working later, and staying out rather than going home.
Stress isn't the same as depression, but it can be a risk factor and can contribute to depression.
When a person is stressed it is a good time for both a physical and mental health check up. The GP's room is a good place for a man to start talking about depression. (Credit: beyondblue)
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* Look out for your mates in Men's Health Week
* International Men's Health Week
* Depression and men
* beyondblue resources for Men's Health Week
* beyondblue VCoE Research Projects specific to Depression/anxiety in Men or related to Men's health
Look out for your mates in Men's Health Week
"Men are reluctant to seek help for themselves - so in Men's Health Week, be aware of how your mates are travelling and if you're worried, do something to help." - Associate Professor Michael Baigent, Clinical Adviser to beyondblue.
Read beyondblue's media release for Men's Health Week about looking out for your mates.
International Men's Health Week
International Men's Health Week (IMHW) has been celebrated in Australia since 2003.
Men and boys face different health concerns than women and girls, and IMHW is an opportunity to both acknowledge these differences and look for ways to improve the health and wellbeing of men and boys.
Visit Men's Health Week 2008 - 9 to 15 June
* Look out for your mates in Men's Health Week
* International Men's Health Week
* Depression and men
* beyondblue resources for Men's Health Week
* beyondblue VCoE Research Projects specific to Depression/anxiety in Men or related to Men's health
* Men's Web page Stories links
* Phone information and help
* Useful links
Look out for your mates in Men's Health Week
"Men are reluctant to seek help for themselves - so in Men's Health Week, be aware of how your mates are travelling and if you're worried, do something to help." - Associate Professor Michael Baigent, Clinical Adviser to beyondblue.
Read beyondblue's media release for Men's Health Week about looking out for your mates.
International Men's Health Week
International Men's Health Week (IMHW) has been celebrated in Australia since 2003.
Men and boys face different health concerns than women and girls, and IMHW is an opportunity to both acknowledge these differences and look for ways to improve the health and wellbeing of men and boys.
Visit www.menshealthweek.com.au to find out details of Men's Health Week events in your area.
Depression and men
Around one million Australian adults and 100,000 young people live with depression each year. On average, one in six men and one in four women will experience depression at some time in their lives. Depression affects both men and women, but quite often what they experience and how they respond is different.
Studies suggest that men are at greater risk than women of their depression going unrecognised and untreated. Men are much less likely than women to seek help for their problems. Perhaps this is part of the male image of self-reliance: 'take charge', 'I can cope'.
In addition men tend to be slow to acknowledge depression. Instead, they may be inclined to use unhelpful coping mechanisms such as increased drinking, working later, and staying out rather than going home.
Stress isn't the same as depression, but it can be a risk factor and can contribute to depression.
When a person is stressed it is a good time for both a physical and mental health check up. The GP's room is a good place for a man to start talking about depression. to find out details of Men's Health Week events in your area.
Depression and men
Around one million Australian adults and 100,000 young people live with depression each year. On average, one in six men and one in four women will experience depression at some time in their lives. Depression affects both men and women, but quite often what they experience and how they respond is different.
Studies suggest that men are at greater risk than women of their depression going unrecognised and untreated. Men are much less likely than women to seek help for their problems. Perhaps this is part of the male image of self-reliance: 'take charge', 'I can cope'.
In addition men tend to be slow to acknowledge depression. Instead, they may be inclined to use unhelpful coping mechanisms such as increased drinking, working later, and staying out rather than going home.
Stress isn't the same as depression, but it can be a risk factor and can contribute to depression.
When a person is stressed it is a good time for both a physical and mental health check up. The GP's room is a good place for a man to start talking about depression. (Credit: beyondblue)
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Thursday, May 8, 2008
Changes ahead in mental health, by Matthew Franklin and Siobhain Ryan - The Australian - 9th May 2008
Significant changes to the Howard government's $1.8billion mental health program are expected in next week's federal budget, with the aim of giving people outside cities better access to mental health services.
The revamp follows the release of figures in April by Health Minister Nicola Roxon, showing a blowout in the previous government's program to allow psychologists and others to bill patients under Medicare for mental health services.
Ms Roxon also revealed people in regional areas were not gaining fair access to the services, with only 180,000 of 2.7million consultations happening outside big cities.
Mental health lobby groups are resigned to change and while the Government refused to detail its measures yesterday, change appears certain.
It is also understood that while the mental health program was targeted by the Rudd Government's razor gang earlier this year, initial savings plans have been wound back.
In 2006, the Howard government set aside $49.8million in 2006-07 and $92million for 2007-08 in its plans, but benefits paid out since the program's inception on November 1, 2006, through to December 31 last year have hit $278.1million.
Barbara Hocking, executive director of the mental health lobby group SANE Australia, yesterday said she hoped the funding would remain intact even if the structure changed.
She said funding had to stay at current levels or increase to meet the "enormous demand" for mental health services.
Leonie Young, chief executive of the depression initiative beyondblue, acknowledged the lack of uptake of the new services in the bush.
She said the sector could accept change to the $1.8billion package if it were improved, but warned against throwing the baby out with the bathwater.
"I don't think they would (accept it) if it took away that vital access that you get by having a universal system (through Medicare)," she said.
Mental Health Council of Australia deputy chief executive Sebastian Rosenberg said: "I think what is required is an analysis - an independent analysis - of the rollout of those (Medicare) items."
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The revamp follows the release of figures in April by Health Minister Nicola Roxon, showing a blowout in the previous government's program to allow psychologists and others to bill patients under Medicare for mental health services.
Ms Roxon also revealed people in regional areas were not gaining fair access to the services, with only 180,000 of 2.7million consultations happening outside big cities.
Mental health lobby groups are resigned to change and while the Government refused to detail its measures yesterday, change appears certain.
It is also understood that while the mental health program was targeted by the Rudd Government's razor gang earlier this year, initial savings plans have been wound back.
In 2006, the Howard government set aside $49.8million in 2006-07 and $92million for 2007-08 in its plans, but benefits paid out since the program's inception on November 1, 2006, through to December 31 last year have hit $278.1million.
Barbara Hocking, executive director of the mental health lobby group SANE Australia, yesterday said she hoped the funding would remain intact even if the structure changed.
She said funding had to stay at current levels or increase to meet the "enormous demand" for mental health services.
Leonie Young, chief executive of the depression initiative beyondblue, acknowledged the lack of uptake of the new services in the bush.
She said the sector could accept change to the $1.8billion package if it were improved, but warned against throwing the baby out with the bathwater.
"I don't think they would (accept it) if it took away that vital access that you get by having a universal system (through Medicare)," she said.
Mental Health Council of Australia deputy chief executive Sebastian Rosenberg said: "I think what is required is an analysis - an independent analysis - of the rollout of those (Medicare) items."
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