Ms Millard has been employed as a registered nurse for child and adolescent mental health liaison at Bowral and District Hospital.

She is based in the children's ward and her target age group is 12 to 17-year-olds.

Ms Millard was employed thanks to nearly 12 months of fundraising from the BDCU Children's Foundation.

The foundation has pledged an ongoing financial commitment to keep Ms Millard's position at the hospital.

Ms Millard has 11 years of experience in this field.

She was previously employed at Newcastle's John Hunter Hospital, where she was based in the child and adolescent inpatient unit.

Ms Millard said mental health was a "huge concern" in the Highlands.

She said 14 was a crucial age for her patients.

"This is where mental health issues become more obvious, especially for anxiety, depression and other mood disorders," Ms Millard said.

"Young people often struggle with finding their identity."

The BDCU Children's Foundation facilitated money for Ms Millard's role through events such as the Highlands Cook Off competition.

Foundation vice-president Ross Stone said Ms Millard was ideally qualified for the position.

Mr Stone said the foundation believed the community needed to do something about mental health.

"It's a unique role, starting from scratch," he said.

"We've taken a long-term approach for funding."

NSW Minister for Mental Health Jai Rowell recently welcomed Ms Millard into the role at Bowral hospital.

Mr Rowell said more people than ever were being treated for mental health issues.

"This is absolutely amazing to have someone of Kim's calibre doing important work," he said.

"You can see the passion that Kim has."