Young people on Bribie Island now have access to free mental health care and support with the establishment of a new headspace service.
headspace Bribie Island, located at 201 First Avenue, Bongaree opened its doors on 29 July 2024.
headspace is the primary national platform for young people aged 12 to 25 years old who are experiencing, or at risk of, mild to moderate mental illness.
To meet growing need, the Albanese Government is investing more than $320 million to expand the headspace network to 173 services by 2025-26.
With the addition of this service, there are now 162 headspace centres operating nationally, 89 of which are located in regional Australia.
To boost the mental health workforce, including in regional Australia, the Albanese government in investing $27.1 million in the headspace Early Career Program, placing allied health students and graduates in headspace services.
headspace Bribie Island is funded by the Albanese Government, commissioned by the Brisbane North Primary Health Network, and operated by Youturn Limited.
For those who prefer online or phone support, eheadspace is available online at www.headspace.org.au or by phoning 1800 650 890.
Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister McBride:
"The Albanese Government is meeting growing need by expanding and enhancing the headspace network, which offers wrap around mental health support and care.
"Young people living on Bribie Island can now access mental health support locally, in their own community, without needing to travel off Bribie.
"We're bringing support and care closer to home for thousands of young people with 88 headspaces services now located across regional Australia."
