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Heads triathlon attracts hundreds More than 700 competitors took part in the fourth Barwon Heads Triathlon on Sunday 3 March. A runner up at the Barwon Heads Triathlon last year Kirby Bourke won the 2019 event in a time of 42 minutes and 30 seconds in warm conditions. The triathlon included a 400 metre swim leg, a 14km bike leg and a 4.4km run leg. Ocean Grove local Seb Asher came second in the 15-19 male age group with a time of 51:49.
Triathlon competitors commence the opening swim leg in the Barwon Heads Triathlon. 191132 Picture by: Mark Heenan Media
Headspace boost A federal Labor government will create a new headspace centre in Ocean Grove if successful at the next election. Federal candidate for Corangamite Libby Coker announced the pledge at Bellarine Community Health in Ocean Grove. The announcement came after federal member for Corangamite Sarah Henderson announced Liberal's pledge for a headspace centre in the town in January. "I have heard from parents, young people and mental health professionals across the Bellarine who have expressed the urgent need for further investment in youth mental health services," Ms Coker said.
"By establishing a headspace centre in Ocean Grove, Labor will help ensure that when young people say they need help, services are available and accessible." The headspace centre would deliver early intervention mental health services for those aged 12 to 25 years. Headspace Ocean Grove would also promote young peoples' wellbeing across mental health, physical health, work and study support, and alcohol and other drug services. "We have, on behalf of the Bellarine communities, been actively seeking funding for some time to respond to the increasing demand for integrated community-based primary health care
and wellbeing. These services will be integral in supporting health outcomes for residents on the Bellarine," said BCH CEO Shane Dawson. "Ocean Grove is a growth corridor on the Bellarine. "We are currently operating from limited service delivery space. The new facility will enable us to meet the future health needs and expectations of the community." In a statement, Labor said young people who attempt to seek help may need to travel around one hour on public transport to access their nearest headspace centre in Geelong. "Labor acknowledges, values and respects the amazing and tireless work undertaken by
youth mental health professionals. However, we know that more early intervention services are needed," the statement said. "When a young person is struggling with their mental health and they are attempting to seek help, there is a small window to intervene and help them and their loved ones. "At the moment, existing services are struggling to cope with demand. For many young people, these services are not easily accessible. "By creating a dedicated headspace centre in Ocean Grove, Labor will help ensure that when young people put their hand up, say they are not well and they need help, services are available and accessible."
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