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HE locations of four additional Medicare Mental Health Centres for NSW have been announced and two are in Western Sydney. Medicare Mental Health Centres provide free, walk-in support for people struggling or in mental distress, and ongoing care for more complex mental health needs. Emma McBride MP, Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, said: “The struggles of day-to-day life are placing increasing pressure on people an demand on our services which is why we are pleased to announce an additional four locations in NSW: Blacktown, here in Western Sydney, Campbelltown in South-West Sydney, Broken Hill and Central Darling in Western NSW.” A total of 61 Medicare Mental Health Centres will open across the country, including 22
in New South Wales. The addition of a Medicare Mental Health Centre in Blacktown means residents will be able to access the free service, with no referral needed. Andrew Newton, CEO of WentWest, the Western Sydney Primary Health Network said: “We’re excited to see further investment into mental health services in Western Sydney. The new Medicare Mental Health Centres will enhance local service integration, offering free face-to-face, phone or online support to those who need it. “Exact locations of the services will be determined following community consultation and co-design. The Western Sydney Primary Health Network is currently working on an expression of interest of tender for the Blacktown Medicare Mental Health Centre which is expected to open mid-2025.
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