Fire victims and emergency service workers suffering from mental health problems will be given free counselling and Medicare rebates for visiting doctors and psychologists, as part of the federal government's response to the bushfire crisis.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Health Minister Greg Hunt announced the $76 million package on Sunday, which will also pay for tele-health consultations and community-led mental health initiatives.
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