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University of Newcastle faces pressure to maintain psychology school amid mental health workforce crisis.
The University of Newcastle faces mounting pressure to halt plans to downgrade its psychology school amid concerns over Australia’s worsening mental health workforce shortage.
A staff-backed growth strategy proposes a 40% expansion of clinical psychology programs, aiming to boost graduate output with minimal additional cost and align with a national training review.
With fierce competition for limited spots—nearly 200 applicants for 84 honours places—advocates stress the need to preserve the school’s status to meet regional mental health demands.
University officials confirm no immediate changes or staff cuts are planned, and feedback from staff and community leaders is under review.
La Universidad de Newcastle enfrenta presión para mantener la escuela de psicología en medio de la crisis de la fuerza laboral de salud mental.