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headspace
Bunbury
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8 Spencer St , Bunbury, Western Australia 6230
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Phone (08) 6164 0680
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Fax (08) 6210 5905
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info@headspacebunbury.org.au
About
headspace Bunbury supports young people 12 - 25 with mild to moderate mental health, substance use, work and study as well as physical health/sexual health concerns through our visiting on site GP. Along with support for young people, we also support their family and friends.
No referral is needed, and all services are free with a valid medicare card. All GP services are also free with a valid medicare card. If you don't have a medicare card, our friendly staff will be able to support you to negotiate an alternative option with another GP.
headspace Bunbury also has two satellite services located in Busselton and Margaret River. Click the links to find out more information.
Hours
- Monday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 7:30pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 7:30pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
headspace Bunbury is operated by Relationships Australia WA. All headspace services are funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. Administration of funding is carried out by the headspace centre’s local Primary Health Network, in this case, Country WA (WA Primary Health Alliance Ltd).
Services
Support and assistance finding accommodation or related support services.
Mental health workers – which may include psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors and other workers – that can help if you're just not feeling yourself.
Sexual health screenings on site or links to local services.
Workers either on site or linked to the centre who can assist you with work or study opportunities.
Centres have a range of programs and activities for young people. Just ask your centre what they have on.
Get tips on how to prepare your resume and present for interviews. Find out about local employment opportunities (full time, part-time, or casual).
GPs can help with any physical health issues as well as issues related to sexual health, drug or alcohol use, relationship problems or feeling down or upset. Your centre may have a GP on site or links to one locally.
Workers either on site or linked to the centre who can assist you with any alcohol or other drug concern.
A group of young people who help with events and some decision making at a centre. Ask your centre about getting involved.
News
More information
Welcome to headspace Bunbury!
To find out more about us and what we can offer you can download our centre brochure here.
We also have our rights and responsibilities brochure available for you to access here.
We look forward to seeing you at our centre.
Bunbury opening hours
Monday: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Tuesday: 8.30am - 7.30pm
Wednesday: 8.30am - 7.30pm
Thursday: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED
Public Holidays: CLOSED
Telephone (08) 6164 0680 (opt #1)
- The headspace Bunbury team
Bunbury
Marie – Centre Manager
Keryl – Coordinator - Bunbury Services
Ange – Coordinator Support Programs
Amanda - Counsellor
Annalisa - Counsellor
Kerry – Counsellor
Vera – Intake Worker
Bree - Intake Worker
Taren – Case Worker
Alice -Case Worker
Sabine - Counsellor
Penny – Community Development Officer
Dr Jude D'Cruz - Doctor
Doreen - IPS Vocational Specialist
Niamh - IPS Vocational Specialist
Justin – Senior Customer Service Officer
Ashley – Customer Service Officer
Michelle – Customer Service Officer
Busselton
Hilary - Coordinator - Busselton Services
Belinda - Counsellor
Tania - Counsellor
Nikki - Counsellor
Martin - Counsellor
Sophie - Counsellor
Alice - Case Worker
Kate - Intake
Eloise - Community Development Officer
Justin – Senior Customer Service Officer
Michelle - Customer Service Officer
Cora - Therapy Dog
Margaret River
................ - Coordinator Margaret River Services
Libby - Counsellor
Sophie - Counsellor
Jess - Counsellor
Carol - Intake Worker/Counsellor
Alice - Case Worker
Eloise - Community Development Officer
Justin – Senior Customer Service Officer
................ - Customer Service Officer
Are you a young person aged between 12 and 25?
Young people can refer themselves or family members, friends, schools, GP's and other organisations can refer with the young persons consent.
- Call us on 08 6164 0680 Monday- Friday
- Drop in and make an appointment Monday, Thursday and Friday between 9:00am and 5pm or Tuesday and Wednesday between 9:00am and 8.30pm
- Email info@headspacebunbury.org.au
Once you make contact we will be able to schedule an appointment with you while you are there or we will be in touch within 24 hours to schedule it.
Are you a GP?
- Fill out the attached Referral Form here and email it to info@headspacebunbury.org.au ; OR
- Fax the completed referral form to 08 6210 5905 ; OR
- Send us a letter with the information for the young person
When we receive a referral, we will ensure to get in touch with the young person or their family within 24 hours to discuss scheduling appointments.
Are you a parent/organisation/school support staff referring a young person for support?
- Call us on 08 6164 0680 Monday, Thursday and Friday between 9:00am and 5pm or Tuesday and Wednesday between 9:00am and 8.30pm
- Fill out the attached Referral Form here and email it to info@headspacebunbury.org.au ; OR
- Fax the completed referral form to 08 6210 5905
When we receive a referral, we will ensure to get in touch with the young person or their family within 24 hours to discuss scheduling appointments.
Sometimes getting a counselling appointment can take a while, and in-between appointments things can come up that you may need to deal with sooner than when your appointment is.
Do you know about our Wellbeing and Single session?
Single Session Therapy (SST) or Single Session Family Consultation (SSFC)
Offers an approach to the first session as if it will be the only session with the opportunity to identifying if further work is needed with the young person or their family.
The session focuses on the topic the young person identifies as the priority, checking in & re-focussing when discussions digress from the priority topic.
The session is strengths based & investigates attempts the young person has previously made to manage the topic of concern – what worked, what didn’t, what got in the way & what have they learned about themselves, situation or topic of concern that indicates a readiness to learn/try another strategy.
Wellbeing (WB) Sessions
If you are already engaged with a Clinician at headspace Bunbury and something has come up of importance and you need to speak to a clinician before your next scheduled appointment, we have our wellbeing (WB) sessions.
Please talk to one of our reception staff if you feel you may need one of these.
FREE APPS
Smiling Mind- mindfulness and meditation
Calm – tools and strategies on relaxation, sleep, and meditation for all ages
OVER-THE-PHONE HELP
eheadspace - 1800 650 890
- phone counselling on the spot
1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732
- sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling
Yarning SafeNStrong - 1800 959 563
- 24/7 national support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Grief Line - 1300 845 745
- for anyone experiencing grief or loss across Australia
WEB PAGES
headspace.org.au
Beyondblue.org.au
Kidshelpline.com.au
Reachout.com
Information resources
https://headspace.org.au/explore-topics/for-young-people/learn-skills-for-tough-times/
https://headspace.org.au/explore-topics/for-young-people/help-a-friend/
https://headspace.org.au/explore-topics/for-young-people/mental-health-difficulties/
https://headspace.org.au/explore-topics/for-young-people/waiting-for-counselling/
Check out headspace Bunbury's centre video - Josh's Story
Client Wellbeing Survey (h.A.P.I.)
As a part of providing support headspace collects personal information that is relevant to your situation. This information is stored securely in the headspace Applications Platform Interface (h.A.P.I) database.
During your visits, you may be asked by reception if you have completed your voluntary h.A.P.I Client Wellbeing Survey on an iPad. You can skip questions or stop the survey at any time. The information you provide helps headspace staff during your sessions to be able to provide better support and allows the headspace National Office to evaluate on how to improve services.
Your name will be removed from the data used for evaluation, research, and reporting, ensuring your anonymity. If you have questions about the hAPI Survey, please ask our staff.
Did you know that we have Case Workers?
Meet Alice and Taren!
The Case Worker position provides both practical and clinical support to young people and their families.
They will be able to support the young person, in connecting them with the appropriate services within headspace as well as, if they might need a referral to an external service.
If necessary, the case worker will also be able to provide support to the young person at these external service and appointments.
The Case Worker will provide brief interventions and case management where appropriate and, if available, provide immediate support for young people who walk into the headspace Bunbury centre, Busselton, and Margaret River Satellite services.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, including general practitioners, psychologists, social workers, allied health clinicians, community engagement workers, support staff, and management, our Case Workers collaborate closely with local community and partner with youth and health services to provide holistic and integrated care.
Are you looking for help with Work and Study? Have you heard about our Individual Placement and Support program here at headspace Bunbury?
Meet Doreen and Niamh!
This program uses the internationally recognised Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model, we provide in person, one-on-one support for your work and study goals.
Our team knows what's happening locally, they can help you with study options and finding a job in your area.
Our Vocational specialists will collaborate with your mental health worker to ensure all the support you receive helps you achieve your goals.
Your vocational specialist can help you with:
- Looking for and applying for jobs
- Writing a resume and cover letter
- Preparing for a job interview
- Exploring your study options
- Enrolling in study
- Navigating community support services such as the Centrelink
- Understanding your workplace rights
- Transitioning into a new job or course
- Balancing your mental health and wellbeing with work or study
The support we provide doesn't end when you achieve your goals, we continue to support you for as long as you need.
Talk to your mental health worker about the work and study program today to see if it's the right program for you.
Don’t live near the Bunbury area? or you are close to one of our satellite services in Busselton or Margaret River, don’t worry we still have a work and study program that might suit you.
headspace Work and Study Online supports you to develop the skills and confidence to reach your work or study goals. Support is available for approximately three months, depending on your needs. It’s all online - we use webchat, video chat, or phone – so you can access support wherever suits you and it’s totally free!
We can help you:
- Identify your strengths.
- Learn about yourself and what career you might like to pursue.
- Decide on goals that work for you and the steps to take to reach them.
- Build your capacity to take on new challenges like a new job.
- Write job applications, resumes or course entry forms.
- Prepare for job interviews.
- Accessing support funding and services (NDIS, HECS, Centrelink)
- Understand your workplace rights.
- Balance your mental health and wellbeing with work or study.
It doesn't matter who you are or where you live. If you're aged between 15-25, they are there to help you
We at headspace Bunbury believe that family and friends play an important role in a young person's journey to better wellbeing.
As such, our services are focused on including the young person's important others as much as possible and in line with the young person's wishes.
Welcome Pack
It can be difficult to know how to support your young person when they start engaging in mental health counselling at our service.
If you are supporting a young person experiencing mental wellbeing concerns, check out our welcome pack here.
Family and Friends Support Counselling Sessions
To continue the support of family and friends, we offer sessions to anyone who is needing support while they are supporting a young person. These are free and available with our Clinical Coordinator and Centre Manager. For more information regarding these sessions or to book one, please contact our team on (08) 6164 0680 or email info@headspacebunbury.org.au
Family and Friend information workshops
Throughout the year headspace Bunbury offers a wide range of Family and friend workshops on various topics, keep and eye out on social media for when the next one is coming up or alternatively you can email community@headspacebunbury.org.au and you can be added to our email list so that when we do have anything coming up you will be the first to know.
Other resources for Family and Friends
The headspace website has a dedicated section to family and friends to be able to support you supporting your young person through their journey.
Have you meet our Youth Reference Group (YRG) Members?
Meet Ashley, Casper, Courtney, Lachlan, Jamie, and Matt!!
Would you like to be a part of our YRG?
We are looking for young people aged 15-25 who have ideas and opinions about youth issues and mental health in the Southwest community, and want to:
- Help headspace Bunbury, Busselton and Margaret River decide how best to support young people, co-designing our mental health programs,
- Connect and work with other young people passionate about youth mental health and wellbeing,
- Help organise and be part of headspace Bunbury's events.
- Work with headspace Bunbury, other young people, and other services to make the Bunbury community better.
- Get involved in media opportunities to promote youth mental health and wellbeing,
- Help make sure what headspace Bunbury does is youth centred and inclusive.
- As a member, your voice will be not only heard but your input will be acted upon within the centre.
- Meetings are held monthly after hours – although there may be extra meetings when planning events and projects. and guess what.... There's Pizza!
If this sounds like something you’re interested in, talk to one of the headspace Bunbury team about joining the YRG.
You can gain experience and new skills with support, media and public speaking, training, and opportunities to add to your CV. All while having fun as well!
So What does the YRG actually do?
Some of the ways YRG has made a difference include:
- Helping us design our headspace Centre,
- Being on interview panels for all headspace Bunbury, Busselton and Margaret River staff.
- being interviewed by media about youth mental health issues
- being a part of promoting headspace Bunbury, Busselton and Margaret River and mental health support to other young people through stalls and events.
- Being a part of presentations about mental health and wellbeing in schools
What's the Commitment?
Membership of YRG runs for a year – and you have the option of renewing at the end of the year.
We ask that you be available for a 2-hour meeting every month, held in the evening so it doesn't interfere with school or work and We’ll supply the pizza!
There are some extra occasional commitments on top of this;
- Occasional special events
- Checking and participating in the group chat
- Contributing your thoughts in meetings
If you are interested, we'd love to meet with you! Or If you're not sure, you can come along to a meeting and see if you think YRG is for you.
If you have any questions you can reach out to our community engagement team on (08) 6164 0680 or email info@headspacebunbury.org.au or complete an expression of
We would love to hear from you!
At headspace, you have the right to an environment where you feel welcome, accepted and safe. If this hasn’t happened, we want to know about it, so we can do better.
You can use this QR Code and link below to provide feedback, compliments or complaints. This can be about anything to do with headspace programs, services or people.
Your feedback will be sent to our management team who will decide how to respond. You can remain anonymous if you wish, but your feedback will never impact on you getting help at headspace.
If you have any questions -
please contact the team on (08) 6164 0680 or at info@headspacebunbury.org.au
Have you meet our community team?
Meet Penny and Eloise!!
headspace Bunbury, Busselton and Margaret River recognises the importance of increasing awareness and reducing stigma of mental health in the community. The role of the Community Development Officer is to:
- raise awareness of headspace services
- educate about youth mental health, Work and study, Physical and sexual health as well as Alcohol and other drugs.
- Community engagement
Did you know that headspace Bunbury, Busselton and Margaret River can attend your event? events such as festivals, organisations, schools, or other community groups to provide education on mental health and headspace services? And the best part ... It is FREE!
We can deliver a range of community engagement activities to groups of young people, family and friends, and others who support young people, for example:
- Presentations
- Activities
- Expo stalls - Headspace Bunbury, Busselton and Margaret River can offer a stall at your next event with pamphlets, brochures, merchandise, and friendly faces!
- Information and resources
Our headspace Bunbury Community team loves getting out and about in the community, delivering education and attending events. So, if you have an event that you want headspace to attend, please compete to following form: https://forms.gle/tEwwaJLvNCqMDRo6A
Kaya!
Our Aboriginal Community engagement officer and is here to support our Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander young people, families, and community.
The Aboriginal Community Engagement Officer at headspace Bunbury plays a critical role in promoting the services offered by headspace Bunbury.
This position is dedicated to raising awareness and ensuring early access to health and other essential services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. The role focuses on providing accessible information to these young people, their families, and the local community, enhancing their ability to connect with appropriate health and wellbeing supports when needed.
The Aboriginal Community Engagement officer works collaboratively with all staff to help ensure the service delivers youth friendly and culturally appropriate focused services for our young people, their families, and their community
Our Busselton Satellite Service was introduced to support youth aged 12 - 25 years old with free and confidential access to mental health support.
To get an appointment, you can drop into the centre, call or email us with the below contact details. You can also visit your GP for a referral however this is not a requirement.
Click here for a Busselton brochure
Click here for a Busselton referral form
Busselton opening hours
Monday: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Tuesday: 11am - 7pm
Wednesday: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Thursday: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Friday: CLOSED
Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED
Public Holidays: CLOSED
Telephone (08) 6164 0680 (opt #2)
Address- 7 Harris Road, Busselton, WA, 6280
Our Margaret River Satellite Service was introduced in June 2020 to support youth aged 12 - 25 years old with free and confidential access to mental health support.
To get an appointment, you can drop into the centre, call or email us with the below contact details. You can also visit your GP for a referral however this is not a requirement.
Click here for a Margaret River brochure
Click here for a Margaret River referral form
Margaret River opening hours
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 11am - 7pm
Wednesday: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Thursday: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED
Public Holidays: CLOSED
Telephone (08) 6164 0680 (opt #3)
Address- 36 Station Road, Margaret River, WA, 6285
headspace Bunbury operates with a range of community and consortium partners. We would like to acknowledge their valuable contribution to our service and clients.
Consortiums Partners:
PCYC Bunbury
Youth Focus
GP Down South
Investing in our Youth
SWCADS
Waratah
RAWA
Accordwest
SWAMS
St John of God
Donations
By making a donation to headspace you are helping us support thousands of young people across Australia.
100% of donations go towards improving the mental health and wellbeing of young people in our local community.
Donation to headspace Bunbury, Busselton or Margaret River:
- Phone: (08) 6164 0680
- Email: info@headspacebunbury.or.au
- Address: Bunbury 8 Spencer Street, Bunbury WA 6230
- Busselton 7 Harris Street, Busselton
- Margaret River 36 Station Road, Margaret River
Fundraising for headspace Bunbury, Busselton and Margaret River:
If you, or someone you know is interested in fundraising for headspace Bunbury, Busselton or Margaret River, then please contact us for all inquiries using the above details.
Donations go towards:
- providing presentations to your local schools & promoting our service
- purchasing merchandise and resources for young people
- funding towards workshops that are run at headspace Bunbury, Busselton, and Margaret River
Donations help in a range of ways but if you would like your donations to go to a specific area or two, you can inquire about your options by contacting headspace Bunbury, Busselton, and Margaret River.