The NSW Government is investing in sporting clubs and multicultural communities to provide support for people whose mental health has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
\nThe $130 million investment over four years will fund initiatives to offer mental health resources to local sporting groups, training opportunities for community members and a multilingual mental health line.
\n\u201cThe pandemic\u2019s impact on people\u2019s mental health throughout our state has been significant,\u201d Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor said.
\n\u201cIt\u2019s important we establish valuable touchpoints for mental health support out in the community.\u201d
\nMrs Taylor joined with Minister for Sport and Multiculturalism Natalie Ward to announce a $3 million commitment over one year to the Mental Health Sporting Fund, providing tailored mental health programs to local sporting groups.
\nThe first funding round of this type was announced in early 2020, with 24 local sporting bodies receiving grants.
\n\u201cWe have now more than doubled the contribution from the last funding round, so many more sporting groups can take part in this important initiative,\u201d Mrs Taylor said.
\nMrs Ward said sporting clubs are vital to our community and a great way to deliver critical mental health resources.
\n\u201cLike nothing else, sport brings local communities together,\u201d Mrs Ward said.
\n\u201cOur local sporting groups give us a unique opportunity to have important mental health messages delivered directly to the community in a way that is informal and accessible.\u201d
\nThe Mental Health Recovery Package also includes an investment of $3.2 million over four years to establish a multilingual Mental Health Line, the first of its kind in NSW.
\nThe line will open in November and will be available in more than 30 languages, staffed by senior clinicians.
\n\u201cWhen it comes to mental health, accessibility is a key issue associated with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds attempting to access support,\u201d Mrs Taylor said.
\n\u201cThis brand new line, a first in NSW, will remove those cultural and linguistic barriers.\u201d
\nThese initiatives form part of the record $130 million investment over four years for COVID-19 mental health support, building on the $2.6 billion announced for mental health in the 2021-2022 Budget \u2013 the largest mental health investment in the State\u2019s history.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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