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HELEN SCHULTZ HELEN SCHULTZ

The unjust path to justice

The recent allegations of abuse in Melbourne childcare centres have revealed a devastating truth – our medicolegal system is failing the children who need it most.

Our system's reliance on 30-year-old impairment guidelines, shortage of qualified child specialists, and inappropriate assessment techniques creates barriers that may deny justice to those who need it most. These Melbourne cases present a critical opportunity for reform through urgent collaboration between medicolegal experts, legal professionals, and policymakers.

Without immediate reform, we risk failing another generation of abuse survivors.

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HELEN SCHULTZ HELEN SCHULTZ

Psychiatry needs a branding makeover

With over two decades of psychiatric expertise, I offer comprehensive mental health services that extend beyond the limitations of today's crisis-focused system.

My approach emphasises long-term care rather than brief crisis interventions. For patients with severe and complex mental health conditions, I provide stable, consistent treatment focused on building rapport, trust, and genuine recovery pathways.

Drawing on experience with residential and rehabilitation programs, I deliver wholistic care that addresses all aspects of mental wellbeing—not just medication management. This includes coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive comprehensive support for sustainable recovery.

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HELEN SCHULTZ HELEN SCHULTZ

The Un-State of NSW Psychiatry and Leading the Next Generation

A brief examination of the NSW psychiatry dispute's impact on trainees and the public mental health system, highlighting RANZCP support measures while warning of long-term damage to psychiatric training and recruitment despite any Industrial Relations Commission outcomes.

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