21/04/2022

MARK BUTLER MP

SHADOW MINISTER FOR HEALTH AND AGEING

MEMBER FOR HINDMARSH

ANNE STANLEY MP

OPPOSITION WHIP

MEMBER FOR WERRIWA

LABOR WILL DELIVER A HEADSPACE FOR EDMONDSON PARK

Young people in Edmondson Park and surrounds will finally have a headspace delivering early intervention mental health services under an Albanese Labor Government.

Anne Stanley MP, Member for Werriwa, said that if elected, an Albanese Labor Government would deliver a headspace centre in Edmondson Park.

"We know that young people have been acutely affected by the pandemic. My community based in South-West Sydney felt some of the harshest lockdowns last year, which has challenged the mental health of our young people.

"Now is more important than ever to support our young people with a headspace service," Ms Stanley said.

"A headspace at Edmondson Park will provide more opportunities for our young people to get the mental health support they need close to home. Edmondson Park is a new town centre which is well serviced by public transport and has plenty of parking.

"This announcement builds on Labor's commitment to deliver $440 million to schools for better ventilation, building upgrades, and mental health support," said Ms Stanley.

"This will mean more school counsellors and psychologists, and extra funding for camps, excursions, as well as sporting and social activities that improve kids' wellbeing."

COMMENT FROM SHADOW MINISTER FOR HEALTH AND AGEING MARK BUTLER:

"From COVID-19 to everyday pressures, demand for mental health support has surged to record levels across the country.

"Young people in South-West Sydney and surrounds should already have had access to more mental health support during the pandemic, but Scott Morrison has been too slow to act.

"Anne and Labor know the importance of expanding mental health services in Edmondson Park and that's why we will deliver a full-service headspace.

"We need to make sure we have the right resources in place so young Australians can get the care they need.

"The mental health and wellbeing of young Australia is too important. They can't afford to wait any longer."