Territory Hero Awards: Matt lends a hand with mental health support during pandemic
TALKS across the car bonnet was one of many ways Matt Hull ensured mental health services were still available on construction sites during the coronavirus pandemic
Northern Territory
Don't miss out on the headlines from Northern Territory. Followed categories will be added to My News.
TALKS across the car bonnet was one of many ways Matt Hull ensured mental health services were still available on construction sites during the coronavirus pandemic.
Mr Hull, who is the NT field officer and case manager for mental health organisation MATES, worked tirelessly to provide workers in construction and other industries access to face-to-face services.
MORE TOP NEWS
NT makes history and becomes first in nation to officially eradicate coronavirus
Police investigating alleged altercation between CLP Senator and her chief-of-staff
Revealed: Cost of prepping Inpex village and NT hospitals for COVID-19
“We knew that the risk of pulling back completely could see those people who really benefit from seeing someone slide into positions that are not so healthy,” he said.
For his efforts, Mr Hull was nominated for Outstanding Contribution by an Individual in the Territory Hero Awards.
NEW OFFER: Get amazing Sennheiser earbuds (RRP: $499) with NT News subscription deal
Dob in your everyday hero, visit the website to see all the different categories: territoryday.nt.gov.au/territory-hero-awards/
Palmerston teen’s murderers condemned to total 67 years in prison
The family of a teenager hunted down on the streets of Palmerston yelled out ‘Enjoy the 20 years you dogs’ as his killers were sentenced over his murder.
NT Health look to ‘display’ Pride flags in Top End hospital
Doctors have criticised the NT Government for embarking on ‘culture wars around symbols’ rather than safe healthcare for all following a snap decision to remove pride flags.