Moonee Valley welcomes over $6m investment for new Headspace

A significant step forward in supporting the mental health of young people in Moonee Valley has been announced with the Federal Government committing over $6 million in funding over the next four years to establish a new Headspace centre.

The new service is expected to open in 2026-27, offering free mental health care and support to local youth aged 12-25 in Melbourne’s north-west.

Headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, providing early intervention services tailored to the mental health needs of young Australians.

This new centre will greatly enhance access to services in Moonee Valley, addressing a critical need for youth mental health resources in the municipality.

The announcement has been welcomed by Moonee Valley City Council Mayor, Cr Ava Adams.

“Moonee Valley has been advocating for a Headspace in the municipality for many years and it is so great to see that Moonee Valley youth will soon have access to this service,” Mayor Adams said.

“An investment in a new Headspace is an investment in our younger community members. We’re incredibly grateful to the Federal Government for recognising and responding to our need for a headspace for the Moonee Valley community.

“I particularly would like to thank our local Federal Member, The Honorable Bill Shorten MP for his tireless efforts to secure this investment.”  

Moonee Valley’s new Headspace will be funded by the Federal Government and commissioned by the North Western Primary Health Network.