headspace
Batemans Bay
About
We're a place where young people who are going through a tough time can get support.
We provide a safe and confidential environment for young people to access services across four areas:
- physical health
- mental health
- alcohol and other drugs support
- work and study assistance
We bulk bill all appointments - which means that there will be no out of pocket costs to you. All you need to do is bring your medicare card along with you. If you don't have a medicare card, don't panic. Simply have a conversation with the worker who takes your referral and they will discuss some options with you. Additionally, our centre is wheelchair friendly, with disabled parking available to cater for every young person's needs.
Hours
- Monday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thursday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
headspace Batemans Bay is operated by Relationships Australia Canberra & Region. 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, South Eastern NSW Primary Health Network.
Services
Nutrition screening, dietary assessment and education about food and lifestyle, also support around healthy eating strategies.
Services could include: provision of contraception and advice, testing, support, treatment and management of sexually transmissible infections(STI) HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis vaccination for Hepatitis and HPV, pregnancy testing and referral.
Mental health workers – which may include psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors and other workers – that can help if you're just not feeling yourself.
Workers either on site or linked to the centre who can assist you with any alcohol or other drug concern.
Get tips on how to prepare your resume and present for interviews. Find out about local employment opportunities (full time, part-time, or casual).
If you live near our headspace centre in a rural area but cannot travel in to see us, you can see our mental health workers online.
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.
A group of young people who help with events and some decision making at a centre. Ask your centre about getting involved.
More information
A young person can self refer if they are over the age of 14 years old, or by a parent if they are between the age of 12-14 years old.
Community members, organisations, GP's, schools etc. can also refer a young person with their consent.
If your an organisation, school, and or service provider etc. and would like to make a referral please fill in the below referral form.
Referral Form
Uploads/Centres/Batemans-bay-v2/Community-Referral-Form-headspace-Batemans-Bay.pdf
If your a young person, or parent or guardian and would like to put in a referral form please fill in the below referral form.
Referral Form
Uploads/Centres/Batemans-bay-v2/hs-Referral-Form-updated.pdf
Once you turn 15 years old, you are able to obtain your own Medicare card. Your own Medicare card allows you to access a range of medical and health services for free or at a lower cost. To access free services at headspace Batemans Bay, young people are required to have either their family Medicare card number or their own. If you don't think you'll be able to provide a Medicare card number, feel free to give our friendly receptionists a call on (02) 6937 9000 to discuss some alternative options.
To read more about what a Medicare card allows and how to apply for one, follow the link below.
https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/services/medicare/medicare-card
Are you aged between 16 and 25 and live in the Ulladulla, Batemans Bay or Moruya region? Do you have something to say about health, mental health and drug and alcohol issues?
We are currently looking for young people to join our Youth Reference Group and help us ensure that everything we do is youth focused and youth centered.
If you are interested in joining fill in an application and our Community Engagement Worker will get in contact with you!
Youth Reference Group Application Form
headspace Batemans Bay welcomes feedback from young people and their friends and family and has a policy in place to address complaints. Feedback and complaints are taken through our lead agency, Relationships Australia Canberra & Region (RACR). If you would like to provide feedback on a service you have received at headspace Batemans Bay, we invite you to complete a Feedback Form. The Feedback Form and further information can be accessed by following the link below.
https://racrcanberra.snapforms.com.au/form/feedback-and-complaints-headspace-batemans