The Federal Government will establish a new headspace service in Narellan to provide extra mental health support for young people in the region.
headspace is the government’s flagship health program for young Australians aged 12 to 25. It offers highly effective free or low-cost support for mental health, physical and sexual health, work and study, and alcohol and other drug use.
The new centre, funded in the 2021-22 Federal Budget as part of the Government’s $2.3 billion National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan, will ensure young people in Narellan and surrounding areas can access the vital support they need to support their mental health and wellbeing.
Federal Hume MP Angus Taylor said the new centre would be a critical resource for young people in Narellan and surrounding suburbs.
“After the challenges of the last few years, looking after our mental health is more important than ever.
“By providing easy access to expert support in a confidential, welcoming environment, this new headspace centre will play an essential role in keeping the young people in our community safe and well.”
South Western Sydney Primary Health Network will receive ongoing funding of more than $1 million a year from 2022-23 for the centre.
CAPTION: L-R SWSPHN representatives Amy Prince (Director of Planning and Performance), Keith McDonald (CEO) and Jade Weidner (Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Manager) with Federal Hume MP Angus Taylor.
If you’re looking for support, you can call:
- Head to Health on 1800 595 212 or visit a Head to Health hub at Bankstown or Liverpool
- Beyond Blue’s Coronavirus Wellbeing Support Service on 1800 512 348 or visit coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au
- Lifeline on 13 11 14
- Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800