headspace Bunbury officially opened its new centre, welcoming special guests including Senator Louise Pratt, representatives from headspace National and headspace Bunbury Youth Advisory Committee and staff to celebrate the centre’s vital role in supporting local youth mental health and wellbeing.
Enhanced capacity at the new centre means more young people in the area can access youth-friendly mental health care. headspace Bunbury has supported more than 11,000 young people since opening in 2013.
headspace Bunbury Manager, Sandie Pott, highlighted the organisation’s ongoing impact since its establishment in 2013 and emphasised the new centre’s enhanced capacity to meet the needs of young people and their families.
“We are proud to provide a new welcoming and supportive space where young people can access free and confidential help whenever they are facing challenges.
“The demand for our services remains high, so we have invested additional funding into this new facility to better support young people and their families.”
“We encourage everyone to take advantage of the services and support available.”
headspace CEO, Jason Trethowan, said the move will enable a more youth friendly environment for staff and partner organisations to provide mental health and wellbeing support for young people in the region.
“We know many young people face challenges with their mental health, and having a welcoming, dedicated space to turn to can make all the difference.
“The new location ensures young people in Bunbury continue to receive free, confidential, and youth-friendly care in a space designed to better meet their needs. We are grateful for the financial support of the Australian Government in making this possible.”
headspace Bunbury is located at 14 Strickland Street.
