LEX 49238

Document created in accordance with section 17 of the Freedom of
Information Act 1982 (Cth)

FOI reference number:
49238

Request details:
‘I am writing to request an internal review of Department of
Veterans' Affairs's handling of my FOI request 'Self harm reporting.’

Date of decision:
25 May 2022

Table of Incidents 2021
Month
Number of Incidents
January
5
February
3
March
7
April
3
May
3
June
7
July
1
August
1
September
3
October
4
November
5
December
2

The date of the briefing note has been used for the determining month.
1

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

This document contains sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act 1988. The
information contained within the document is not for public release or disclosure and should be
handled strictly on a need to know basis.

DVA HOT ISSUE BRIEF
s 22 - Out of scope

s 22 - Out of scope
January 2021
Lead: CESS
To: HIB Distribution List
CC: Open Arms; Service Coordination (list any additional areas to standard distribution)
Nature of issue
s 22 - Out of scope
Date, time and location of event
s 22 - Out of scope
Actions underway
s 22 - Out of scope
Consultation/engagement
s 22 - Out of scope
Talking points (MUST be cleared by Media)
•  I understand that a client of my Department recently passed away.
•  My thoughts are with the family at this difficult time and my Department is providing support.
•  You wil  appreciate that due to privacy I cannot speak further on this matter at this time.
Fol ow up reporting that wil  occur
•      A ministerial information brief and client summary wil  be prepared.
Official: Sensitive

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

This document contains sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act 1988. The
information contained within the document is not for public release or disclosure and should be
handled strictly on a need to know basis.

DVA HOT ISSUE BRIEF
s 22 - Out of scope

January 2021
Lead: CESS
To: HIB Distribution List
CC: Open Arms; Service Coordination (list any additional areas to standard distribution)
Nature of issue
s 22 - Out of scope
Date, time and location of event
s 22 - Out of scope
Actions underway
s 22 - Out of scope
Consultation/engagement
s 22 - Out of scope
Talking points (MUST be cleared by Media)
s 22 - Out of scope
Fol ow up reporting that wil  occur
•      An information brief and client summary wil  be prepared.
Official: Sensitive

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

This document contains sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act 1988. The
information contained within the document is not for public release or disclosure and should be
handled strictly on a need to know basis.

DVA HOT ISSUE BRIEF
s 22 - Out of scope

s 22 - Out of scope
January 2021
Lead: CESS
To: HIB Distribution List
CC: Open Arms; Service Coordination (list any additional areas to standard distribution)
Nature of issue
s 22 - Out of scope
Date, time and location of event
s 22 - Out of scope
Actions underway
s 22 - Out of scope
Consultation/engagement
s 22 - Out of scope
Talking points (MUST be cleared by Media)
s 22 - Out of scope
Fol ow up reporting that wil  occur
•      An information brief and client summary wil  be prepared if requested.
Official: Sensitive

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

This document contains sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act 1988. The
information contained within the document is not for public release or disclosure and should be
handled strictly on a need to know basis.
s 22 - Out of scope
Fol ow up reporting that wil  occur
•      An information brief and client summary wil  be prepared.
Contact officer:
Leonie Nowland, Assistant Secretary, Client  02 6289 6076
Coordination and Support Branch
s 47E
Cleared by:
Leanne Cameron, First Assistant Secretary,
02 6289 6129
Client Engagement and Support Services
Division
Media cleared by:
Catherine McDonald
02 6276 4505

This document contains sensitive information and should not be disclosed without the permission of the
Executive.
Official: Sensitive

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

This document contains sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act 1988. The
information contained within the document is not for public release or disclosure and should be
handled strictly on a need to know basis.

s 22 - Out of scope
Talking points (MUST be cleared by Media)
s 22 - Out of scope
Fol ow up reporting that wil  occur
•      An information brief and client summary wil  be prepared.
Contact officer:
Leonie Nowland, Assistant Secretary, Client  02 6289 6076
Coordination and Support Branch
s 47E
Cleared by:
Leanne Cameron, First Assistant Secretary
02 6289 6129
Media cleared by:
Catherine McDonald
02 6276 4505

This document contains sensitive information and should not be disclosed without the permission of the
Executive.
Official: Sensitive

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

This document contains sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act 1988. The
information contained within the document is not for public release or disclosure and should be
handled strictly on a need to know basis.

DVA HOT ISSUE BRIEF
s 22 - Out of scope

February 2021
Lead: CESS
To: HIB Distribution List
CC: Open Arms; Service Coordination (list any additional areas to standard distribution)
Nature of issue
s 22 - Out of scope
Date, time and location of event
s 22 - Out of scope
Actions underway
s 22 - Out of scope
Consultation/engagement
s 22 - Out of scope
Talking points (MUST be cleared by Media)
s 22 - Out of scope
Fol ow up reporting that wil  occur
•      An information brief and client summary wil  be prepared.
Contact officer:
Leonie Nowland, Assistant Secretary, Client  02 6289 6076
Coordination and Support Branch
s 47E
Official: Sensitive

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

This document contains sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act 1988. The
information contained within the document is not for public release or disclosure and should be
handled strictly on a need to know basis.

DVA HOT ISSUE BRIEF
s 22 - Out of scope

February 2021
Lead: CESS
To: HIB Distribution List
CC: Open Arms; Service Coordination (list any additional areas to standard distribution)
Nature of issue
s 22 - Out of scope
Date, time and location of event
s 22 - Out of scope
Actions underway
s 22 - Out of scope
Consultation/engagement
s 22 - Out of scope
Talking points (MUST be cleared by Media)
s 22 - Out of scope
Fol ow up reporting that wil  occur
•      An information brief and client summary wil  be prepared.
Contact officer:
Leonie Nowland, Assistant Secretary, Client  02 6289 6076
Coordination and Support Branch
s 47E
Cleared by:
Leanne Cameron, First Assistant Secretary,
02 6289 6129
Client Engagement and Support Services
Division
Official: Sensitive

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

This document contains sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act 1988. The
information contained within the document is not for public release or disclosure and should be
handled strictly on a need to know basis.
s 22 - Out of scope
Talking points (MUST be cleared by Media)
s 22 - Out of scope
Fol ow up reporting that wil  occur
•  An information brief and client summary wil  be prepared.
Contact officer:
Leonie Nowland, Assistant Secretary, Client  02 6289 6076
Coordination and Support Branch
s 47E
Cleared by:
Leanne Cameron, First Assistant Secretary,
02 6289 6129
Client Engagement and Support Services
Division
Media cleared by:
Catherine McDonald
02 6276 4505

This document contains sensitive information and should not be disclosed without the permission of the
Executive.
Official: Sensitive

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

This document contains sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act 1988. The
information contained within the document is not for public release or disclosure and should be
handled strictly on a need to know basis.

DVA HOT ISSUE BRIEF
s 22 - Out of scope

  March 2021
Lead: CESS
To: HIB Distribution List
CC: Open Arms; Service Coordination (list any additional areas to standard distribution)
Nature of issue
s 22 - Out of scope
Date, time and location of event
s 22 - Out of scope
Actions underway
s 22 - Out of scope
Consultation/engagement
s 22 - Out of scope
Talking points (MUST be cleared by Media)
s 22 - Out of scope
Follow up reporting that wil  occur
•      A ministerial information brief and client summary wil  be prepared.
Contact officer:
Leonie Nowland, Assistant Secretary, Client  02 6289 6076
Coordination and Support Branch
s 47E
Cleared by:
Leanne Cameron, First Assistant Secretary,
02 6289 6129
Client Engagement and Support Services
Division
Official: Sensitive

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

This document contains sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act 1988. The
information contained within the document is not for public release or disclosure and should be
handled strictly on a need to know basis.
s 22 - Out of scope
Fol ow up reporting that wil  occur
•  An information brief and client summary wil  be prepared.
Contact officer:
Leonie Nowland, Assistant Secretary, Client  02 6289 6076
Coordination and Support Branch
s 47E
Cleared by:
Leanne Cameron, First Assistant Secretary,
02 6289 6129
Client Engagement and Support Services
Division
Media cleared by:
Catherine McDonald
02 6276 4505

This document contains sensitive information and should not be disclosed without the permission of the
Executive.
Official: Sensitive

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

This document contains sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act 1988. The
information contained within the document is not for public release or disclosure and should be
handled strictly on a need to know basis.

DVA HOT ISSUE BRIEF
s 22 - Out of scope

arch 2021
Lead: CESS
To: HIB Distribution List
CC: Open Arms; Service Coordination
Nature of issue
s 22 - Out of scope
Date, time and location of event
s 22 - Out of scope
Actions underway
s 22 - Out of scope
Consultation/engagement
s 22 - Out of scope
Talking points (MUST be cleared by Media)
s 22 - Out of scope
Fol ow up reporting that wil  occur
•  An information brief and client summary wil  be prepared if requested.
Contact officer:
Leonie Nowland, Assistant Secretary, Client  02 6289 6076
s 47E
Coordination and Support Branch
Official: Sensitive

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

This document contains sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act 1988. The
information contained within the document is not for public release or disclosure and should be
handled strictly on a need to know basis.

DVA HOT ISSUE BRIEF
s 22 - Out of scope

April 2021
Lead: CESS
To: HIB Distribution List
CC: Open Arms; Service Coordination
Nature of issue
s 22 - Out of scope
Date, time and location of event
s 22 - Out of scope
Actions underway
s 22 - Out of scope
Consultation/engagement
s 22 - Out of scope
Talking points (MUST be cleared by Media)
s 22 - Out of scope
Fol ow up reporting that wil  occur
•  An information brief and client summary wil  be prepared.
Contact officer:
Leonie Nowland, Assistant Secretary, Client  02 6289 6076
s 47E
Coordination and Support Branch
Official: Sensitive

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

This document contains sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act 1988. The
information contained within the document is not for public release or disclosure and should be
handled strictly on a need to know basis.

DVA HOT ISSUE BRIEF (HIB)
s 22 - Out of scope
s 22 - Out of scope
April 2021
Lead: Mental Health and Wellbeing Services Division
To: HIB Distribution List
CC: Open Arms; Service Coordination
Nature of issue
s 22 - Out of scope
Date, time and location of event
s 22 - Out of scope
Actions underway
s 22 - Out of scope
Consultation/engagement
s 22 - Out of scope
Talking points (MUST be cleared by Media)
s 22 - Out of scope
Fol ow up reporting that will occur
• An information brief and client summary wil be prepared.
Official: Sensitive

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

This document contains sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act 1988. The
information contained within the document is not for public release or disclosure and should be
handled strictly on a need to know basis.

DVA HOT ISSUE BRIEF
s 22 - Out of scope

May 2021
Lead: Mental Health and Wellbeing Services Division
To: HIB Distribution List
CC: Open Arms; Service Coordination
Nature of issue
s 22 - Out of scope
Date, time and location of event
s 22 - Out of scope
Actions underway
s 22 - Out of scope
Consultation/engagement
s 22 - Out of scope
Talking points (MUST be cleared by Media)
s 22 - Out of scope
Fol ow up reporting that wil  occur
•  An information brief and client summary wil  be prepared.
Official: Sensitive

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

This document contains sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act 1988. The
information contained within the document is not for public release or disclosure and should be
handled strictly on a need to know basis.

DVA HOT ISSUE BRIEF
s 22 - Out of scope

ay 2021
Lead: Mental Health and Wellbeing Services Division
To: HIB Distribution List
CC: Open Arms; Service Coordination
Nature of issue
s 22 - Out of scope
Date, time and location of event
s 22 - Out of scope
Actions underway
s 22 - Out of scope
Consultation/engagement
s 22 - Out of scope
Talking points (MUST be cleared by Media)
s 22 - Out of scope
Fol ow up reporting that wil  occur
•  An information brief and client summary wil  be prepared.
Contact officer:
Leonie Nowland, Assistant Secretary, Client  02 6289 6076
Coordination and Support Branch
s 47E
Official: Sensitive

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

This document contains sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act 1988. The
information contained within the document is not for public release or disclosure and should be
handled strictly on a need to know basis.
s 22 - Out of scope
Fol ow up reporting that wil  occur
•  An information brief and client summary wil  be prepared.
Contact officer:
Leonie Nowland, Assistant Secretary, Client  02 6289 6076
Coordination and Support Branch
s 47E
Cleared by:
Leanne Cameron, First Assistant Secretary,
02 6289 6129
Mental Health and Wel being Services
Division
Media cleared by:
Catherine McDonald
02 6276 4505

This document contains sensitive information and should not be disclosed without the permission of the
Executive.
Official: Sensitive

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

This document contains sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act 1988. The
information contained within the document is not for public release or disclosure and should be
handled strictly on a need to know basis.

DVA HOT ISSUE BRIEF
s 22 - Out of scope

  June 2021
Lead: Mental Health and Wel being Services Division
To: HIB Distribution List
CC: Open Arms; Service Coordination
Nature of issue
s 22 - Out of scope
Date, time and location of event
s 22 - Out of scope
Actions underway
s 22 - Out of scope
Consultation/engagement
s 22 - Out of scope
Talking points (MUST be cleared by Media)
s 22 - Out of scope
Fol ow up reporting that wil  occur
•  An information brief and client summary wil  be prepared.
Contact officer:
Leonie Nowland, Assistant Secretary, Client  02 6289 6076
Coordination and Support Branch
s 47E
Official: Sensitive

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

This document contains sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act 1988. The
information contained within the document is not for public release or disclosure and should
be strictly handled on a need to know basis.

s 22 - Out of scope
Fol ow up reporting that wil  occur
•      An information brief and client summary wil  be prepared.
Contact officer:
Leonie Nowland, Assistant Secretary, Client  02 6289 6076
Coordination and Support Branch
s 47E
Cleared by:
Leanne Cameron, First Assistant Secretary,
02 6289 6129
Mental Health and Wel being Services
Division
Media cleared by:
Catherine McDonald
02 6276 4505

This document contains sensitive information and should not be disclosed without the permission of the
Deputy President, Deputy Secretary, Commissioner or Secretary.
Official: Sensitive

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

This document contains sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act 1988. The
information contained within the document is not for public release or disclosure and should
be strictly handled on a need to know basis.

  Folow up reporting that wil occur
•      An information brief and client summary wil  be prepared.
Contact officer:
Leonie Nowland, Assistant Secretary, Client  02 6289 6076
Coordination and Support Branch
s 47E
Cleared by:
Leanne Cameron, First Assistant Secretary,
02 6289 6129
Mental Health and Wel being Services
Division
Media cleared by:
Catherine McDonald
02 6276 4505

This document contains sensitive information and should not be disclosed without the permission of the
Deputy President, Deputy Secretary, Commissioner or Secretary.
Official: Sensitive

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

This document contains sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act 1988. The
information contained within the document is not for public release or disclosure and should
be strictly handled on a need to know basis.

s 22 - Out of scope
Fol ow up reporting that wil  occur
•      An information brief and client summary wil  be prepared.
Contact officer:
Leonie Nowland, Assistant Secretary, Client  02 6289 6076
Coordination and Support Branch
s 47E
Cleared by:
Leanne Cameron, First Assistant Secretary,
02 6289 6129
Mental Health and Wel being Services
Division
Media cleared by:
Catherine McDonald
02 6276 4505

This document contains sensitive information and should not be disclosed without the permission of the
Deputy President, Deputy Secretary, Commissioner or Secretary.
Official: Sensitive

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

This document contains sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act 1988. The
information contained within the document is not for public release or disclosure and should be
handled strictly on a need to know basis.

s 22 - Out of scope
Fol ow up reporting that wil  occur
•  An information brief and client summary wil  be prepared.
Contact officer:
Leonie Nowland, Assistant Secretary, Client  02 6289 6076
Coordination and Support Branch
s 47E
Cleared by:
Leanne Cameron, First Assistant Secretary,
02 6289 6129
Mental Health and Wel being Services
Division
Media cleared by:
Catherine McDonald
02 6276 4505

This document contains sensitive information and should not be disclosed without the permission of the
Executive.
Official: Sensitive

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

This document contains sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act 1988. The
information contained within the document is not for public release or disclosure and should be
handled strictly on a need to know basis.

DVA HOT ISSUE BRIEF
s 22 - Out of scope

June 2021
Lead: Mental Health and Wellbeing Services Division
To: HIB Distribution List
CC: Open Arms; Service Coordination
Nature of issue
s 22 - Out of scope
Date, time and location of event
s 22 - Out of scope
Actions underway
s 22 - Out of scope
Consultation/engagement
s 22 - Out of scope
Talking points (MUST be cleared by Media)
s 22 - Out of scope
Fol ow up reporting that wil  occur
•  An information brief and client summary wil  be prepared.
Contact officer:
Leonie Nowland, Assistant Secretary, Client  02 6289 6076
s 47E
Coordination and Support Branch
Official: Sensitive

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

This document contains sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act 1988. The
information contained within the document is not for public release or disclosure and should be
handled strictly on a need to know basis.

DVA HOT ISSUE BRIEF
s 22 - Out of scope

  July 2021
Lead: Mental Health and Wel being Services Division
To: HIB Distribution List
CC: Open Arms; Service Coordination
Nature of issue
s 22 - Out of scope
Date, time and location of event
s 22 - Out of scope
Actions underway
s 22 - Out of scope
Consultation/engagement
s 22 - Out of scope
Talking points (MUST be cleared by Media)
s 22 - Out of scope
Fol ow up reporting that wil  occur
•  An information brief and client summary wil  be prepared.
Official: Sensitive

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

This document contains sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act 1988. The
information contained within the document is not for public release or disclosure and should be
handled strictly on a need to know basis.

DVA HOT ISSUE BRIEF
s 22 - Out of scope

ugust 2021
Lead: Mental Health and Wellbeing Services Division
To: HIB Distribution List
CC: Open Arms; Service Coordination
Nature of issue
s 22 - Out of scope
Date, time and location of event
s 22 - Out of scope
Actions underway
s 22 - Out of scope
Consultation/engagement
s 22 - Out of scope
Talking points (MUST be cleared by Media)
s 22 - Out of scope
Fol ow up reporting that wil  occur
•  An information brief and client summary wil  be prepared.
Official: Sensitive

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

This document contains sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act 1988. The
information contained within the document is not for public release or disclosure and should be
handled strictly on a need to know basis.
s 22 - Out of scope
Fol ow up reporting that wil  occur
•  An information brief and client summary wil  be prepared.
Contact officer:
Leonie Nowland, Assistant Secretary, Client  02 6289 6076
Coordination and Support Branch
s 47E
Cleared by:
Leanne Cameron, First Assistant Secretary,
02 6289 6129
Mental Health and Wel being Services
Division
Media cleared by:
Elizabeth Begley, Assistant Secretary,
02 6276 4551
Communications Branch

This document contains sensitive information and should not be disclosed without the permission of the
Executive.

Official: Sensitive

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

This document contains sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act 1988. The
information contained within the document is not for public release or disclosure and should be
handled strictly on a need to know basis.
s 22 - Out of scope
Fol ow up reporting that wil  occur
•  An information brief and client summary wil  be prepared.
Contact officer:
Leonie Nowland, Assistant Secretary, Client  02 6289 6076
Coordination and Support Branch
s 47E
Cleared by:
Leanne Cameron, First Assistant Secretary,
02 6289 6129
Mental Health and Wel being Services
Division
Media cleared by:
Elizabeth Begley, Assistant Secretary,
02 6276 4551
Communications Branch

This document contains sensitive information and should not be disclosed without the permission of the
Executive.
Official: Sensitive

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

This document contains sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act 1988. The
information contained within the document is not for public release or disclosure and should be
handled strictly on a need to know basis.

DVA HOT ISSUE BRIEF
s 22 - Out of scope

ctober 2021
Lead: Mental Health and Wellbeing Services Division
To: HIB Distribution List
CC: Open Arms; Service Coordination
Nature of issue
s 22 - Out of scope
Date, time and location of event
s 22 - Out of scope
Actions underway
s 22 - Out of scope
Consultation/engagement
s 22 - Out of scope
Talking points (MUST be cleared by Media)
s 22 - Out of scope
Fol ow up reporting that wil  occur
•  An information brief and client summary wil  be prepared.
Contact officer:
Leonie Nowland, Assistant Secretary, Client  02 6289 6076
s 47E
Coordination and Support Branch
Official: Sensitive

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

This document contains sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act 1988. The
information contained within the document is not for public release or disclosure and should be
handled strictly on a need to know basis.

DVA HOT ISSUE BRIEF
s 22 - Out of scope

ovember 2021
Lead: Mental Health and Wel being Services Division
To: HIB Distribution List
CC: Open Arms; Service Coordination
Nature of issue
s 22 - Out of scope
Date, time and location of event
s 22 - Out of scope
Actions underway
s 22 - Out of scope
Consultation/engagement
s 22 - Out of scope
Talking points (MUST be cleared by Media)
s 22 - Out of scope
Fol ow up reporting that wil  occur
•  An information brief and client summary wil  be prepared.
Official: Sensitive

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

This document contains sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act 1988. The
information contained within the document is not for public release or disclosure and should
be strictly handled on a need to know basis.

  Folow up reporting that wil occur
•      An information brief and client summary wil  be prepared.
Contact officer:
Leonie Nowland, Assistant Secretary, Client  02 6289 6076
Coordination and Support Branch
s 47E
Cleared by:
Leanne Cameron, First Assistant Secretary,
02 6289 6129
Mental Health and Wel being Services
Division
Media cleared by:
Catherine McDonald
02 6276 4505

This document contains sensitive information and should not be disclosed without the permission of the
Deputy President, Deputy Secretary, Commissioner or Secretary.
Official: Sensitive

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

This document contains sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act 1988. The
information contained within the document is not for public release or disclosure and should be
handled strictly on a need to know basis.

DVA HOT ISSUE BRIEF
s 22 - Out of scope

November 2021
Lead: Mental Health and Wel being Services Division
To: HIB Distribution List
CC: Open Arms; Service Coordination
Nature of issue
s 22 - Out of scope
Date, time and location of event
s 22 - Out of scope
Actions underway
s 22 - Out of scope
Consultation/engagement
s 22 - Out of scope
Talking points (MUST be cleared by Media)
s 22 - Out of scope
Fol ow up reporting that wil  occur
•  An information brief and client summary wil  be prepared.
Official: Sensitive

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

This document contains sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act 1988. The
information contained within the document is not for public release or disclosure and should be
handled strictly on a need to know basis.

DVA HOT ISSUE BRIEF
s 22 - Out of scope

ecember 2021
Lead: Mental Health and Wellbeing Services Division
To: HIB Distribution List
CC: Open Arms; Service Coordination
Nature of issue
s 22 - Out of scope
Date, time and location of event
s 22 - Out of scope
Actions underway
s 22 - Out of scope
Consultation/engagement
s 22 - Out of scope
Talking points (MUST be cleared by Media)
s 22 - Out of scope
Fol ow up reporting that wil  occur
•  An information brief and client summary wil  be prepared.
Contact officer:
Leonie Nowland, Assistant Secretary, Client  02 6289 6076
s 47E
Coordination and Support Branch
Official: Sensitive

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

This document contains sensitive personal information under the Privacy Act 1988. The
information contained within the document is not for public release or disclosure and should be
handled strictly on a need to know basis.

DVA HOT ISSUE BRIEF
s 22 - Out of scope

December 2021
Lead: Mental Health and Wellbeing Services Division
To: HIB Distribution List
CC: Open Arms; Service Coordination
Nature of issue
s 22 - Out of scope
Date, time and location of event
s 22 - Out of scope
Actions underway
s 22 - Out of scope
Consultation/engagement
s 22 - Out of scope
Talking points (MUST be cleared by Media)
s 22 - Out of scope
Fol ow up reporting that wil  occur
•  An information brief and client summary wil  be prepared.
Official: Sensitive

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