New location for headspace Ashfield

Young people in Sydney’s Inner West now have a bigger and better headspace centre, with the official opening of the expanded headspace in Ashfield. 

headspace Ashfield has relocated to Level 2, 320 Liverpool Road, giving more young people and their families access to free mental health support, close to home. 

The Australian Government has invested almost $1 million for the new premises which offers individual and group therapy space. The new premises will also provide more opportunities to expand GP, psychiatry and student placement programs. 

headspace provides a safe and welcoming space for young people to access support and care across four key areas – mental health, physical and sexual health, work and study, and alcohol and other drug services. 

There are currently 175 headspace services nationally, with a commitment to expand to 203 locations. 

In the last year, headspace Ashfield supported 635 young people, including providing 4,155 occasions of care.  

headspace Ashfield will soon be upgraded to headspace Plus, expanding support for young people with more ongoing and complex needs. 

headspace Ashfield is funded by the Australian Government, commissioned by Central Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network and operated by New Horizons.

For young people who prefer online support, eheadspace is available at: www.headspace.org.au or by phoning 1800 650 890.

Quotes attributable to the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Member for Grayndler: 

“Growing up in this community, I know how important it is for young people to have somewhere to turn when they need help. 

“This new headspace in Ashfield means if a young person is doing it tough, they can get early support, for free, close to home. 

“We’re building a stronger mental health system for young Australians by delivering more services, more support and care that easier to access.”

Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister Emma McBride:

“This new and expanded headspace Ashfield will mean greater access to mental health support and care for young people in Sydney’s Inner West. 

“As part of our significant investment in youth mental health, headspace Ashfield will soon be uplifted to headspace Plus, to meet growing need and complexity. 

“From the city to the bush, the Albanese Labor Government is delivering more youth mental health support services, closer to home.” 

Quotes attributable to Sally Sitou, Member for Reid: 

“Across the Inner West, families want to know that when a young person needs help, that support is available close to home.

“The new headspace in Ashfield is an important investment in the wellbeing of our community’s young people.

“Expanding headspace Ashfield will make it easier for young people to reach out early and access care in a safe and welcoming environment.”