- Lotterywest support of more than $1.4 million for Geraldton Youth Hub
- Hub to house multi-service mental health support to young people
- One-stop shop for service providers to collaborate and support young people
The Cook Government through Lotterywest is providing $1,467,000 to support Youth Focus to establish a multi-service mental health centre for young people in the Mid West.
The Geraldton Youth Hub will be home to multiple service providers, who will collaborate and co-ordinate support for young people while creating a safe, supportive and youth-friendly one-stop shop.
Youth Focus is a State-wide youth mental health service provider delivering free, evidence-based, safe and high-quality services to young people aged 12 to 25.
Lotterywest's grant will cover renovation costs, furnishing and fit-out, project management and administration, lift and solar panel installation and a therapy garden expansion.
The hub will feature Aboriginal art developed in collaboration with Yamaji Art, private meeting spaces, an open plan co-working space, community rooms and larger meeting rooms, a therapy garden, kitchen and breakout space.
The space is due to open next year.
Comments attributed to Premier Roger Cook:
"Across the State, every child and young adult deserves to have access to mental health support when they need it most.
"The Geraldton Youth Hub will be a safe space that delivers high-quality services for young people in Geraldton and beyond."
As stated by Health and Mental Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson:
"This grant will support Youth Focus to establish a multi-service mental health centre for young people in the region.
"The Cook Government is reforming the mental health system for young people and providing community-based mental health support where people live."
As stated by Geraldton MLA Lara Dalton:
"I welcome this Lotterywest grant which will cover renovation costs and the fit-out for the new Geraldton Youth Hub.
"This hub will provide Geraldton young people with a one stop shop to access mental health support."
