LNP to boost mental health services for Woombye EndED facility

Pictured are, from left, Ninderry MP Dan Purdie, Nicklin candidate Marty Hunt, End ED’s Mark Forbes,  Kawana MP Jarrod Bleijie, Maroochydore MP Fiona Simpson and Glass House MP Andrew Powell.

The LNP has announced a major boost for Sunshine Coast mental health services, with a commitment to deliver a new short-term accommodation village at endED in Woombye.

The LNP’s $1.9 million commitment will build a ‘tiny home’ village at the Woombye property, providing vital onsite accommodation for patients of endED.

The short-term accommodation will allow endED to expand their existing eating disorder treatment services to patients wanting to access support at the House of Hope centre, but without accommodation on the Sunshine Coast for the duration of their treatment.

EndED is a leading eating disorder and mental health support service, a former Sunshine Coast Charity of the Year and winner of the Social Commitment Award at last month’s Sunshine Coast Awards. 

The project, led by Mark and Gay Forbes, will also offer the facility to other organisations supporting families and victims of domestic violence in need of emergency accommodation.  

LNP Candidate for Nicklin Marty Hunt said the LNP’s boost to eating disorder health services would benefit the entire Sunshine Coast region.

“Not only will the accommodation delivered by the LNP support patients of endED, but additional capacity will made available to Connect Kids and victims of family violence through DV Phones services,” Mr Hunt said.

“This first of its kind ‘tiny home’ accommodation village is just what’s needed to meet the growing need for onsite treatment and delivers on the LNP’s commitment to provide health services when you need them. 

“This is an award-winning, service that is delivering remarkable results for patients, the LNP’s commitment will expand endED’s ability to help more patients and their families.”