Tasmanian families now have access to free mental health support and care for their children at Medicare Mental Health Kids Hubs in three locations - East Tamar, Burnie and Jordan River.
The Tasmanian Kids Hubs were officially opened by Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, Emma McBride MP, and Tasmanian Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Bridget Archer MP.
The Albanese and Rockliff Governments are supporting children's mental health with a joint investment of $12.6 million to expand access to early intervention and mental health supports.
Medicare Mental Health Kids Hubs provide free mental health and wellbeing services for children aged 0-12 and their families, carers and kin. These services support children who may be experiencing mild to moderate developmental, emotional, social or behavioural challenges.
Mental health clinicians, allied health professionals, care navigators and peer workers at the service will tailor care to the needs of each child and family who visits.
Children and families don't need a diagnosis or referral to access services or support at a Kids Hub.
Through the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement, the Commonwealth and State Governments have partnered to deliver the Medicare Mental Health Kids Hubs.
This partnership forms part of a national initiative, with the Albanese Government investing nearly $85 million over four years to work with all state and territory governments to create a national network of 17 Kids Hubs.
The East Tamar Medical Mental Health Kids Hub is located at the Muylatina Child and Family Learning Centre at 30b Hargrave Crescent, Mayfield. It is open from Mon-Fri 8:30am to 5:00pm.
The Burnie Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub is located at the Burnie Child and Family Learning Centre, 36 Thorne Street, Burnie. It is open from Mon-Fri 8:30am to 5:00pm.
The Jordan River Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub is located at the Tagari Lia Child and Family Learning Centre, 23 Green Point Road, Brighton. It is open from Mon-Fri 8:30am to 5:00pm.
