Department of Health

Growing Victoria’s network of Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals

10/07/25
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Victorians will soon have greater access to free mental health and wellbeing support, with 7 new Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals set to open across the state.

These new services will build on the success of the 15 existing Mental Health and Wellbeing LocalsExternal Link , which have already supported more than 21,000 people to access care closer to home - without the need for a referral or Medicare card.

The new services will be located in the Local Government Areas of:

  • Cardinia
  • Darebin
  • Maribyrnong
  • Maroondah
  • Mount Alexander (servicing Mount Alexander, Central Goldfields and Macedon Ranges)
  • Port Phillip
  • Wyndham.

The rollout of these new services is an important step in delivering on the Royal Commission’s vision for a connected, responsive and community-based mental health system.

Services are expected to commence from late 2025.

To learn more, visit Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals.

Reviewed 10 July 2025

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