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 here at Jordan River. State and federal 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. 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.

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.

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 Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.00pm. For more information, visit www.medicarementalhealth.gov.au/finding-help/kids-hubs.