Family and Friends Reference Group
Family and friends reference group members contribute ongoingly to and improvement of headspace Cessnock/Maitland service provision.
The headspace Cessnock/Maitland Family and Friends Reference Group is made up of a diverse group of people with lived experience of supporting a young person or people, including those who have experienced mental health and adolescent challenges.
Members have the opportunity to be involved in:
- Local and national projects
- Provide feedback in relation to headspace services and organisational representation
- Resource development
- Education and training for both staff and young
- Marketing promotion and community awareness
- Policy advocacy
The group does meet in Maitland at the headspace centre once a month.
Contact Aidan Jurd, Community Awareness and Engagement Officer to have a yarn about becoming a member or if you want to apply please fill out this form.
For more information contact:
Phone: 0436 639 542
Email: aidan.jurd@samaritans.org.au