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Sunshine youth mental health staff relocated after attempted attack
Staff at a youth mental health facility in Sunshine have been directed to work off-site following an attempted assault by masked men.
By The Victoria Brief News Desk
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Staff at a youth mental health clinic in Sunshine, in Melbourne's western suburbs, have been instructed to work off-site following a serious security incident at the facility last week.
According to wire reports, the decision to relocate staff was made after four masked men, reportedly armed with a machete, entered the facility and attempted to assault patients inside the centre. The frightening incident has raised significant safety concerns, prompting managers to advise employees to work remotely while security protocols are thoroughly reviewed.
Very few details have been made available about the confrontation, and it is not yet confirmed whether any patients or staff members sustained physical injuries during the attempted assault. The identity of the masked attackers and their motives remain unclear, with no arrests reported immediately following the event.
The temporary closure of the Sunshine office highlights the ongoing challenges of ensuring safety for healthcare and community support workers in high-pressure environments. Staff at the centre will continue to provide vital mental health services to vulnerable young people remotely, utilising digital and telephone consultations to ensure continuity of care.
The facility serves as a crucial support hub for youth in Melbourne's western suburbs, and local advocates hope that the transition to remote work will be short-lived once adequate safety measures are reinstated at the site.
Watch for updates on the police investigation into the security breach and when the Sunshine youth clinic plans to reopen its doors to the public.
This report draws on original reporting by Wire report.
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