More Mental Health Care In Ballarat And Ararat

Labor has led the biggest transformation of Victoria’s mental health system in a generation.

We’ve delivered on the recommendations of the Royal Commission to make free, community-based mental health care available to more Victorians.

Labor has rolled out 22 Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals across Victoria – and we’ll continue to deliver more.

That’s why a re-elected Carroll Labor Government will invest $19.5 million to deliver a new Local in Wendouree and Ararat.

The new Local will give people across Ballarat and Ararat free access to mental health treatment and support close to home.

It will make it easier for people to get care without needing a GP referral, Medicare card or mental health treatment plan.

We know regional communities need more Locals – and Labor is delivering.

Your postcode shouldn’t determine whether you can access the mental health care you need.

This is all at risk.

Jess Wilson is promising $40 billion in cuts while proposing to Americanise our health system.

Mental Health Locals are on the line – only Labor is committed to expanding them.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Health Ingrid Stitt

“Labor has transformed Victoria's mental health system, delivering 22 Locals and helping thousands of Victorians access free support.”

"We know regional communities need more Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals and that’s what we’re delivering in Ballarat and Ararat.”

Quote attributable to Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison

“People in Ballarat deserve to access quality mental health care in their own community.”

Quote attributable to Member for Eureka Michaela Settle

“Labor is bringing mental health support closer to home, giving more people the chance to get help early and stay connected to our community."

Quote attributable to Member for Ripon Martha Haylett

“Regional Victorians shouldn't have to travel to Melbourne to get the mental health support they need – that’s why this investment in Ballarat and Ararat is so important.”