50TH MEDICARE MENTAL HEALTH CENTRE OPENS IN CAMPBELLTOWN

The Hon Emma McBride MP
Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health
Dr Mike Freelander MP
Member for Macarthur
Anne Stanley MP
Government Whip
Member for Werriwa
The Hon Rose Jackson MLC
New South Wales Minister for Mental Health, Housing, Homelessness,
Water, and Youth

South Western Sydney residents now have access to free, walk-in mental health
support and care with the opening of the new Medicare Mental Health Centre in
Campbelltown
The centre was officially opened today by Emma McBride MP, Assistant Minister for
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, Dr Mike Freelander MP, Member for
Macarther, Anne Stanley MP, Member for Werriwa, and NSW Minister for Mental
Health, Rose Jackson MLC.
Located at 8 Dumaresq Street, Campbelltown, the centre offers free mental health
support and care for people in distress, without the need for an appointment, referral
or mental health treatment plan.
Staffed by a multidisciplinary team, including mental health clinicians and peer
workers, care is tailored to the needs of each person with wraparound support for
people with more ongoing needs.
The Albanese Government is establishing a national network of 91 Medicare Mental
Health Centres, including 32 in New South Wales.
There are 50 Medicare Mental Health Centres open and supporting communities
across the country, including 16 in New South Wales.
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Across the Western Sydney region, additional Medicare Mental Health Centres are
open in Liverpool, Penrith, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Blacktown. Centres will
also be established in Lidcombe, Green Valley and Epping.
The Albanese Labor Government has delivered $10.3 million in funding for the
establishment and running of the Campbelltown Medicare Mental Health Centre.
The centre is commissioned by South Western Sydney Primary Health Network and
operated by Grand Pacific Health.
People seeking information or support can be connected with Medicare Mental
Health by calling 1800 595 212 or visiting www.medicarementalhealth.gov.au.
Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister McBride:
“The Albanese Labor Government is putting mental health at the heart of Medicare
and quality care in the heart of communities.
Today is a significant day with the opening of our 50th Medicare Mental Health
Centre. These centres are a new front door to mental health support and care in the
heart of communities.
“For people in South Western Sydney, the new Campbelltown Medicare Mental
Health Centre offers a safe and welcoming place to access mental health support
and care close to home.
Quotes attributable to Dr Mike Freelander, Member for Macarther:
“This is an important moment for our region as our Federal Labor Government is
delivering free, accessible mental health supports for South West Sydney.
“Campbelltown’s new Medicare Mental Health Centre will be a game changer for
residents and their families and I look forward to seeing this important service
improve outcomes for patients and our community as time goes on.
“I encourage anyone living with mental health concerns to visit the Campbelltown
Medicare Mental Health Centre and talk with their amazing team.
“I thank Assistant Minister McBride for opening this important Centre today, and for
her work leading improved mental health outcomes around our nation.”
Quotes attributable to Anne Stanley, Member for Werriwa:
“Finding qualified, accessible mental health support when you need it has been the
Albanese Governments priority. This facility will provide support to anyone that
needs it when they need it.
“This is another example of the government’s commitment to Australians health, and
I look forward to working with the Assistant Minister to have a similar facility in Green
Valley as soon as possible.”
Quotes attributable to Minister Jackson:
“Getting help for your mental health shouldn’t be complicated and removing the
barriers that prevent people from seeking support is crucial.
“With this new centre in Campbelltown, anyone can walk in and get the help they
need, no appointments or referrals needed.
“Our goal is to make sure that no one falls through the cracks, which is why we are
partnering with the Commonwealth Government to deliver more Medicare Mental
Health Centres in every corner of our state.”