WODONGA Raiders footballer Dean Heta knows better than most the need for a headspace centre on the Border.
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As a former youth mental worker in the Border’s indigenous community, he’s seen first-hand the suffering and destruction youth depression can cause.
“This is absolutely a cause worth fighting for,” Heta said.
“Indigenous or non-indigenous, poor mental health impacts not just the person, but also families and communities.
“The more we talk about this, the more likely we are to achieve positive outcomes.”
Heta joined players from rival Ovens and Murray clubs yesterday to support The Border Mail’s campaign to launch a headspace centre on the Border.
“The more we can publicise and educate the community on mental health the better, and a headspace centre is going to help with that,” Heta said.
Star North Albury netballer Alyssa Fletcher agreed.
“It would give those who need help the opportunity to be heard and provided with the support they need,” Fletcher said.
“Knowing that valuable support is available at any time would hopefully allow those people to reach out for help before it’s too late.”
