Young people living in South Western Sydney are benefiting from a new mental health support service, headspace Oran Park that was officially opened last week.
Headspace provides an integrated approach to wellness by offering support for a young person’s mental, physical and sexual health, as well as counselling in areas such as work and study goals, or problems with alcohol or drugs.
According to Australian Bureau of Statistics figures almost two in five young Australians aged 16 to 24 have faced a mental health disorder in the past year.
The Camden local government area, including Oran Park, has a relatively young population, with almost 20 per cent of the total classified as youth.
By 2045, the number of children aged 0 to 9 is expected to grow by nearly 20 per cent in Oran Park and 60 per cent in Camden, while the youth population is projected to rise by around 60 per cent in both Oran Park and Camden LGA.
Over the past decade, the number of 18 to 24-year-olds accessing mental health services has significantly increased, by 44.6 per cent for males, and by 69.5 per cent for females.
Young people do not need a doctor’s referral to access the headspace service at Oran Park. They can simply drop-in or phone the centre on 4604 3030 to make an appointment.
Headspace Oran Park is located at Level 5, Suite 5.04, 3 Fordham Way, Oran Park. It is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8.30am to 5pm and Thursday from 11am to 7pm.
