The Hon Kristy McBain MP 

Member for Eden-Monaro

The Hon Emma McBride MP 

Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention 

Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health 

As part of Mental Health Month, the Albanese Government is reaffirming its commitment to improving access to mental health services in Eden-Monaro.

Today, Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, Emma McBride and Member for Eden-Monaro, Kristy McBain, visited the Queanbeyan Mental Health Hub.

It is one of many new support services made possible by the Albanese Government’s $73 million investment in primary mental health care for regional Australians.

It was co-designed with the community and other local support services to provide people living in the Queanbeyan region with better access to care locally – something that was long called for.

Staffed by a range of skilled mental health professionals and people with lived experience, the Hub provides locals with access to free, walk-in mental health support and care.

Since opening this year, it has significantly enhanced local access to tailored mental health services, support and information for people experiencing moderate psychological distress.

To better meet the needs of people in Eden-Monaro, the Hub will soon provide services in Yass one day a week. 

The Queanbeyan Mental Health Hub was commissioned by the South Eastern NSW PHN and is operated by Flourish Australia.  

It is one of five Mental Health Hubs and two Medicare Mental Health Centres located across South East NSW, including at Goulburn and Bega.

The Queanbeyan Mental Health Hub is located at Shop 110, Riverside Plaza, 131 Monaro Street, and can be contacted on 02 9393 9213.

Quotes attributable to Member for Eden-Monaro, Kristy McBain: 

“The Queanbeyan community has long called for more mental health care options locally, which is why I was proud to secure federal funding to help deliver this critical support service.

“Since opening its doors earlier this year, the Queanbeyan Mental Health Hub has been a gamechanger for our community, providing free, walk-in mental health support and care close to home.

“It was fantastic to visit this service as part of Mental Health Month – to see the huge impact it’s making in our community, and to reaffirm my commitment to improving access to quality mental health care across Eden-Monaro.”

Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister McBride:

“This Mental Health Hub has not only provided critical care but also has helped reduce stigma, encouraging more people to seek support when they need it most.

“Positive mental health has a ripple effect – when people receive the support they need, the whole community benefits through greater wellbeing, productivity, and connection.

“This Mental Health Hub continues to help people live fuller lives by addressing issues early on, reducing long-term impacts on mental health challenges on our community.”