Expanded Headspace Centre Opens in Ashfield to Boost Youth Mental Health Support in Sydney’s Inner West
Young people in Sydney’s Inner West will have improved access to mental health care following the official opening of the expanded headspace Ashfield centre, now relocated to Level 2, 320 Liverpool Road in Ashfield.
The upgraded facility provides more space for individual and group therapy and is designed to support increased demand for youth mental health services in the region. The Albanese Labor Government has invested almost $1 million into the new premises.
The centre is part of the national headspace network, which delivers free support services for young people aged 12–25 across four key areas: mental health, physical and sexual health, work and study support, and alcohol and other drug services.
There are currently 175 headspace centres operating across Australia, with plans to expand to 203 locations nationally. In the past year alone, headspace Ashfield supported 635 young people and delivered 4,155 occasions of care.
Officials say the upgraded centre will soon transition to “headspace Plus,” allowing it to provide more intensive support for young people with complex and ongoing needs. The expansion will also increase access to GP services, psychiatry support, and student placement programs.
The service is funded by the Albanese Labor Government, commissioned by the Central Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network, and operated by New Horizons.
For young people unable to attend in person, online and phone support is available through eheadspace at www.headspace.org.au or by calling 1800 650 890.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the expansion reflects the importance of early intervention in mental health care.
“This new headspace in Ashfield means if a young person is doing it tough, they can get early support, for free, close to home,” he said.
Assistant Minister Emma McBride highlighted the government’s ongoing investment in youth mental health, noting the upgrade to headspace Plus will help meet growing demand.
Member for Reid Sally Sitou said the expanded service would make it easier for families across the Inner West to access timely support in a safe environment.
With demand for youth mental health services continuing to rise, the expansion of headspace Ashfield is expected to strengthen early intervention pathways and reduce pressure on emergency and hospital-based care.
“Source: Australian Government media release”
