FIFO boss leads Victoria’s flagship youth mental health service amid reports of patient deaths and violence

August 11, 2026 — 5:35am

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Victoria’s flagship new youth mental health service is being led by a fly-in, fly-out boss from Queensland, as reports mount of violence, drug use and patient deaths in its first year of operation.

The Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service has been beset by staff claims of deteriorating patient care and frustration with senior management – including chief executive Dr Leanne Geppert, who they say only attends the service for a handful of days a month from her interstate base.

At least six senior youth…

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