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McKellar Centre mental health beds expansion project - Community information session

The community were invited to attend this information session to find out more about the new mental health facility to be built at the McKellar Centre, Geelong.

08 April 2021

4.30 am - 6.00 am

Vines Road Community Centre 37-61 Vines Road Hamlyn Heights Victoria 3215

About this event

30-minute information sessions were run between 5.30 pm and 7.00 pm.

Bookings were essential to allow compliance with COVID-19 social distancing requirements.

This event was free of charge.

About the mental health beds expansion project

The Victorian Government is investing $492 million towards the delivery of 144 new acute public mental health beds across Victoria.

The project will increase capacity, reduce pressure on emergency departments and provide additional support for people experiencing mental illness who require immediate treatment, in a contemporary, safe and high-quality setting.

For further information visit the mental health beds expansion project page.

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