Enhanced mental health services for Armidale youth with upgraded headspace

Young people across the New England will have better access to free mental health care with an upgraded headspace officially opening in Armidale.

The Hon Emma McBride MP
Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Assistant Minister Rural and Regional Health

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Young people across the New England will have better access to free mental health care with an upgraded headspace officially opening in Armidale.

The upgrade of headspace Armidale will increase capacity and expand community outreach programs to reach young people in Bundarra, Ebor, Guyra, Uralla and Walcha. 

headspace Armidale, located at 150 Rusden Street, provides mental health support to young people aged 12 to 25, along with support for physical and sexual health, alcohol and drug use, employment and study. 

Since starting as a satellite service in 2018, headspace Armidale has supported more than 1,600 local young people across the region. 

There are currently 161 headspace services across the country, expanding to 173 by 2025-26 through a $320 million investment from the Albanese Government. 

To boost the mental health workforce and improve access to headspace services the Albanese Government is providing an additional $27.1 million for the headspace Early Careers Program (ECP) supporting up to 1500 students and 150 graduate placements across the network. 

headspace Armidale is funded by the Albanese Government through the local Primary Health Network and operated by Centacare New England North West.

For young people who prefer online support, eheadspace in available by calling 1800 650 890 or visiting www.headspace.org.au

Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister McBride:

“The Albanese Government is strengthening and expanding the headspace network so young Australians can access the care they need, close to home.   

"It's important that all young people, including those living in the bush, have access to quality mental health care when they need it most." 

“Easy access to mental health care and early intervention can make a big difference to young people, their families and the wider community.”

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