Minister turns sod for recovery centre

MINISTER for Mental Health, Ageing and Multicultural Affairs Ingrid Stitt has visited Ballarat to turn the first sod on Grampians Health’s Youth Prevention and Recovery Care Centre.

The 10-bed centre will provide home-like support for young people aged 16 to 25 who are experiencing mental health challenges.

It will include communal kitchens, dining and living areas, breakout spaces and an outdoor garden to provide community-based care.

“We’re making sure young Ballarat locals get the mental health support they need, closer to home, delivering a local service that offers tailored care that sets them up for a positive and healthy future,” said Ms Stitt.

The centre, located on Durham Street is designed to be close to health services and it will be operated by Grampians Health.

“We’re excited to announce that work has started on this new multi-million-dollar facility, and it won’t be long before local young people living with mental ill-health can access the care and treatment they need,” said Member for Eureka Michaela Settle.

Ms Stitt also visited the Ballarat Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre last Wednesday which received which received $900,000 from the State Government.

The funding was used to construct a of a place of assembly prayer hall and kitchen buildings.

Ms Stitt’s final stop was the Ballarat Synagogue which received $107,000 for conservation works as part of the Living Heritage Program.