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West metro youth services boosted | Brimbank & North West

The state government has announced a $33 million boost to early intervention, youth mental health and community safety services across the state, including a string of new initiatives focused on helping at-risk youth in Melbourne’s west metro region. According to the state government, the funding strengthens support for young Victorians at risk of disengagement, mental ill health and involvement with the justice system, with a strong focus on ea…

$33m boost targets early support for at-risk Victorian youth - The Indian Sun

The Victorian Government has announced a $33 million investment aimed at strengthening early intervention and mental health support for young Victorians, with a focus on keeping them engaged with their communities as they approach adulthood. The funding, announced by Minister for Mental Health and Multicultural Affairs Ingrid Stitt and Minister for Youth Natalie Suleyman, will expand youth early intervention services and community safety initiat…