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flag A mentally ill woman in Victoria, Australia, remains isolated and restrained at a hospital despite a new unit built for her reintegration, with no funding or timeline for its use.

flag A mentally unwell woman in Victoria, Australia, remains largely isolated and restrained at Thomas Embling Hospital despite a major expansion completed in early September, which includes a unit designed for her reintegration. flag The Victorian government has not provided operational funding or confirmed when the new beds will be filled. flag Judge Nola Karapanagiotidis, overseeing her case since 2022, has raised concerns over her nearly decade-long seclusion since being found not guilty by reason of mental impairment in 2015. flag Though she has had limited supervised time in a safe room and therapy sessions with restraints removed during dancing and music, recent aggression has interrupted progress. flag Hospital staff cite reduced injuries with restraints, but the Royal Commission’s 2029 goal to end seclusion and restraint remains unmet. flag A major review is scheduled for March 2026, and the government has not confirmed when funding will be provided.

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