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"&lt;p&gt;Health Minister Greg Hunt announced today that the government will provide 10 extra Medicare subsidised psychological therapy sessions for people affected by new COVID-19 restrictions.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&amp;quot;This is excellent news,&amp;quot; Ambulance Victoria CEO Tony Walker wrote on Twitter tonight.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Anyone whose movement has been restricted by public health orders from July 1, 2020 through to March 31, 2021, as well as anyone required to isolate or quarantine under public health orders, is eligible for the new session allowance. Patients need to have a Mental Health Treatment Plan and approve the request for extra sessions with their GP.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The new measure goes into effect from this Friday, August 7.&lt;/p&gt;"
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