We need more
in Hobsons Bay
Finding an oasis in a mental health desert
Young people in Hobsons Bay and the inner-west of Melbourne are experiencing an ever increasing need for youth mental health support services.
However, in Hobsons Bay there is a ‘mental health services desert’ with little to no free or low cost mental health services for young people compared to other Melbourne metropolitan areas. The nearest headspace service is located in Werribee and Sunshine - up to an hour away by public transport with very long wait lists.
We are seeking local, timely and affordable youth mental health services, including:
- A psychologist-run mental health support service for high-risk young people such as headspace
- Additional funding for more youth mental health services to reach more young people in Hobsons Bay
We need local, timely and affordable youth mental health services in Hobsons Bay and the inner-west - now!
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Young women in Hobsons Bay aged 15-24 years old were most likely to be hospitalised for psychological distress
(PHN Mental Health Profile, 2018)
In 2021, 10% of 15-24 year olds in Hobsons Bay reported having a long term mental health condition.
(ABS Census, 2021)
In May 2023, 726 young people were currently on a waitlist for treatment at Headspace centres in Melbourne’s north-west.
(Professor Patrick McGorry, Orygen (“Something really bad is happening: Kids more distressed but missing out on help”, The Age, 9 May, 2023)
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