Headspace Campbelltown has unveiled a new mural to the wider community following a successful collaboration with local art duo MigsxEze to create an artwork which ensures young people visiting the centre feel safe and welcome.
The mural took six months to develop – including creating and selecting designs – and two full days to complete with headspace Campbelltown’s Youth Reference Group (YRG) members and staff pitching in to help.
The YRG is made up of 12 to 25-year-olds who are passionate about young people and the issues they face in the Macarthur and Wingecarribee regions. The YRG is the voice of young people at the centre and the face of headspace in the community.
The mural is designed to make the centre’s reception/waiting area more youth friendly. Often, walking into headspace (or any service) can be daunting for a young person, whether it’s their first time or not. The mural recognises the courage it takes to seek help.
It was among a number of improvements made to the centre with funding from a Stronger Communities Grant, supported by Macarthur MP, Dr Mike Freelander. A matching commitment from Rotary Ingleburn and Macarthur Sunrise will allow more artwork to be created within the centre.