Young people in the Central West will have access to more mental health services, with $1.9 million of federal government funding announced.
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Parkes MP Mark Coulton said the grant would be used by Western NSW Primary Health Network to employ two youth advocates for Dubbo's headspace centre.
"Headspace Dubbo has been experiencing high demand for services, and this funding will help them expand their service, reduce wait times and develop a sustainable peer workforce," Mr Coulton said. "As a result, young people across the region will have improved access to high quality, youth-friendly mental health support."
The funding is part of the federal government's $152m investment in the headspace Demand Management and Enhancement Program, to reduce wait times and make capital improvements.
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