Burdekin residents can now access a range of mental wellbeing and suicide prevention services under one roof, as not-for-profit charity, selectability, today officially opens the doors to a new Mental Health Hub.
The new facility, located in the previously disused Caledonian Hall, is proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Community Infrastructure Investment Partnership Program.
selectability Chief Executive Officer Debra Burden said the Mental Health Hub provided a central location for those across the region to connect to vital support.
“We believe that all regional Queenslanders have the right to access high-quality mental wellbeing and suicide prevention services locally,” Debra said.
“Before developing our plans for the Mental Health Hub, we carried out extensive community consultation to understand the service gaps.
“This included a community survey which found 93 per cent of respondents believed there was a need for a dedicated mental wellbeing facility.
“We are delighted to have had the opportunity to partner with the Community Infrastructure Investment Partnership Program, which supported the project with an $808,000 grant, to address this unmet need.”
Burdekin-local Regional Coordinator, Karisa Bojack, said the Mental Health Hub would bring huge benefit to the community.
“I am looking forward to working with groups and individuals across the region to improve mental wellbeing and prevent suicide in the Burdekin,” Karisa said.
“We offer NDIS individual and group support; support coordination and recovery coaching; along with a range of mental wellbeing, suicide prevention and carer support programs.
“No appointment or referral is required, just drop in to see the team at 182 Edward St, Ayr (the former Caledonian Hall).”
The official opening of the Burdekin Mental Health Hub is scheduled for Monday March 11 2024, from 11:00am.
For more information, visit selectability.com.au.
Caption 1: Regional Coordinator and Burdekin-local Karisa Bojack
Caption 2: selectability has officially opened the doors to its new Mental Health Hub in Ayr. Photos supplied
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