Bondi Medicare Mental Health Centre opens

A significant step forward in accessible community mental health support was taken late last month when the Bondi Medicare Mental Health Centre officially opened.

There was a ribbon cutting, and Jewish House CEO Rabbi Mendel Kastel, alongside Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, Emma McBride, affixed a mezuzah to the centre’s doorway, to symbolise that the community is always welcome.

Delivered by service provider New Horizons, and commissioned by Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network (CESPHN), the centre provides free, walk-in mental health support for adults aged 18 and over – no appointments or referrals are required.

It is located at 241 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction, just a short walk from the train station, and it is open on weekdays from 9am to 5pm.

It provides immediate support for adults experiencing distress or mental health challenges, for their carers and family members, and help connecting people with other services across health, mental health, housing and employment.