The Hon. Emma McBride, Assistant Minister for Mental Health – Opening remarks at the bravespace Launch

The Hon. Emma McBride, Assistant Minister for Mental Health, spoke at the launch of bravespace. She highlighted the importance of lived experience in breaking stigma, and praised the hub for providing information, resources, and a safe community. McBride noted the historic gap in mental health support for young women with cancer and welcomed government initiatives, including funding for pregnancy and postpartum-associated cancers. She emphasises the hub’s role in empowering women, fostering hope, and improving integrated care for physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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