Dan Tehan, Member for Wannon, said he was delighted that headspace in Colac is now officially launched, delivering on my 2019 commitment for a service for young Australians in Colac and the Otway area.
The Morrison Government is investing an additional $52.3 million in funding for Lifeline Australia over four years from July 2022, in recognition of the critical support the service provides to Australians.
The Morrison Government is investing in a stronger psychiatry workforce to deliver mental health services and support where and when people need it, including in Warrnambool.
Supported with $1.5 million in Morrison Government funding, Lifeline has this week launched a 24/7 crisis text service to expand its support for Australians struggling with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
To continue our unprecedented investment into improving the mental health of all Australians, the Morrison Government is investing a further $44 million to increase access and reduce wait times at headspace services for young people aged 12 to 25 years.
