Cultural Connections at headspace

What is a Cultural Connections Coordinator?

A Cultural Connections Coordinator is someone employed by an organisation to build greater connections with the culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) population within our local communities.

Their role is all about building strong relationships, increasing cultural safety, and improving access to mental health services for young people and families from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities. 

Meet Ruby! (she/her)

I came to Australia for study in 2018 and became an Australian citizen in 2022. I still consider myself Chinese and I am proud of my Chinese culture and background.

I love gardening, cooking and learning about different cultures. I play pickleball and would like to try bouldering!

I am passionate about supporting young migrants and refugees with my professional and lived experience. I understand how difficult it can be to navigate the Australian health system, and am using my my lived experience to support others in our community who are navigating the same challenges.

Ruby's current social groups

Multicultural Youth Social Group

For ages 12-17

Fortnightly, Thursdays

Location: Wodonga

This is a fun and engaging space for young people from a multicultural background to connect. 

We organise lots of free activities for our group, and provide all the materials for each activity. 

You can come solo or bring a friend. 

You don't have to be a participant of headspace to attend!

Future Ready Program

Ages 18-25

Fortnightly, Wednesdays

Location: Wodonga

This group is for young people from a migrant and refugee background who need practical support to create a future in Australia. 

With the support of external services, Ruby supports young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds to nagivate the Australian emploment system, build employability skills, and make connections with local employers.  

You don't have to be a participant of headspace to attend!

Questions? Reach out!

You can chat to our friendly team by:

• Emailing Ruby via headspaceengagement@gatewayhealth.org.au
• Calling our centres on 1300 332 022
• Visiting headspace Albury Wodonga (155 High Street, Wodonga) or headspace Wangaratta (44 Rowan Street, Wangaratta)