Tender (Now Closed) - headspace Hawkesbury

This tender is now closed.

Wentworth Healthcare, provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network, have released the tender to commission a suitable lead agency to establish and operate the new headspace centre in the Hawkesbury.

The full-service headspace is due to open by December 2023 and Wentworth Healthcare is seeking a service provider that can deliver high quality, effective and timely youth friendly services to the Hawkesbury community, in line with the headspace centre service model.

The centre will support early intervention, detection and treatment for young people aged 12-25 at risk of or experiencing issues with mental health, physical and sexual health, alcohol and/or other drugs, as well assistance with vocational and educational services.

It is estimated that of those aged 5-17 years in the Hawkesbury, over a quarter have mental health needs or were affected by a mental health disorder. Wentworth Healthcare CEO, Lizz Reay, said the service would be vital in supporting young people and their families, particularly as many navigate life after multiple natural disasters and the pandemic.

“Hawkesbury youth have been through so much, from drought to bushfires, a pandemic and multiple floods. These events have had a profound impact on our youth, and we know that headspace services play an important role in supporting young people and their mental health. We have been advocating for additional youth mental health services in our region for some time and are excited that we can now take the next step in meeting the needs of the Hawkesbury community,” said Ms Reay.

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