Young people on the NSW South Coast now have access to free mental health care and support with the establishment of a new headspace service in Kiama.
Located at 11/65 Manning Street, headspace Kiama opened its doors on 12 August 2024.
Federal Member for Gilmore Fiona Phillips said the Albanese Government had invested $839,656 this financial year for the commissioning and operation of headspace Kiama.
“Over the last few years, bushfire, floods and the pandemic have really taken their toll on people’s mental health, particularly our young people – and acutely around Kiama,” Mrs Phillips said.
“Youth in the Kiama region previously had to travel to Nowra or Wollongong to access headspace services. This distance placed unnecessary barriers to accessing appropriate mental health care. The opening of a dedicated headspace in Kiama will help to alleviate these barriers.
“I have been fighting on behalf of the community to establish headspace in Kiama which will also support our young people living in Gerringong, Jamberoo and the surrounding villages.”
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.
