headspace
Broome

Call 9194 4500 or drop in to the Centre at Shop A, 38 Frederick Street, Broome 

Alternatively you can complete our headspace Broome Registration and Consent Form                                                                                                                                             

Send this via email to headspace@kamsc.org.au or via fax on 9194 4513 or drop it to us. 

If making a referral on behalf of a young person please discuss this with them first, we also encourage contacting the centre to organise a meet and greet where we can show you around the centre and explain the options available and answer any questions you may have. 

If you are working or unable to make appointments between 8am and 4:30pm week day's let us know we have after hour options.

The headspace Broome Welcome Book also provides information on our services, what to expect and online resources.                         

A Family and Friends Welcome Book is also available 

How do I get to the Centre - Transport

If you require assistance with transport please let us know and we may be able to assist. 

For Bus timetables please select here Stops 33 and 12 are both a short walk to the centre at 38 Frederick Street. 

We also have a designated disability carpark space outside our office and wheel chair access (see below). Please call if you would like further info or support.

We have a team that is dedicated to supporting young people the best way we can. We have a range of workers with different skills and experience to make sure young people that access headspace Broome get the help they are looking for.

Dave - Centre Manager

Jade - Clinical Lead

Dr Melody - Lead GP

Tuti - Admin/Medical Reception

Monique - Admin/Medical Reception

Dr Kate  - GP

Laura - Clinical Educator

Madie - Counsellor

Summer - Counsellor

Tess - Counsellor

Sean - Youth Engagement

Scott -  SEWB Worker

Lauren - Work & Study Support 

Chris - Work & Study Support 

Uri - Peer Support Worker

Visiting Health Professionals

Dr Walter (KMHDS) 

Sue (Helping Minds) 

Yasmin (KCADS)

Dr Renee

If you are unsure about your work or study future, let us know 

We have employment specialists who can support you with anything from

- pre-employment checks 

- resumes 

- job or study search 

- career mapping 

- perhaps you just don't know where to start or you'd like a change 

Speak to a staff member to find out more

All the services at headspace Broome are free of charge with our GP service bulk-billed with a Medicare card.

If you are unsure whether you have one or not sure how to obtain this please ask a staff member for assistance or click here 'Medicare'  

If you are not eligible for a Medicare card, and need to see a GP headspace Broome can assist to see what options are available to you. This may include referrals to other services or support being provided

If you need any assistance with obtaining a Covid-19 Vaccination certificate please talk to a staff member or follow this link

We care about what you think!

So if you have any feedback (good or bad) or ideas that can help us improve our service please let us know. We want to create an environment where you feel welcome, accepted and safe. If this hasn't happened we want to know

You can contact us via email at headspace@kamsc.org.au or on the phone 9194 4500 and ask for the Centre Manager. 

Alternatively you can:

Complete the below feedback form to our Lead Agency - Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services: 

Feedback Form 

 Or if you would like to go through an independent body please refer to the Health Consumers Council

The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is central to all things we do at the centre. Your expertise as a young person ensures we remain credible, acceptable, appropriate and responsive to the needs of young people in our community. We value what you say! 

This group provides you with the opportunity to be heard and be active around our core service delivery, youth mental health, alcohol and other drug related concerns, bullying and other relevant social issues in our community

For more info give us a call or ask to speak with a staff member

Check out or share our YAC Flyer

If you find yourself on a waitlist for a service at headspace, staff will be in regular contact to check in and also share with you support options during this time. 

Please also see below a list of options that you may like to explore

Should you have any issues accessing these or would like to talk with a staff member to guide you through any of the options provided, give us a call on 9194 4500 or drop in to the centre. 

Helpful links and support options….

Digital Mental Health Resources

eheadspace – Access group chats, online communities, 1:1 direct support and more. 

takeastep -  Resources for young Aboriginal & Torres Straight Islander peoples. 

MOST - MOST is a safe, digital mental health service for young people aged 12-25. Whether you’re facing a tough time or just need a little extra support with school, work, or life in general, MOST is here for you.

medicare mental health - Medicare Mental Health is a free service that connects you with the mental health support that is right for you.

Digital Work & Study Support  Looking for support to reach your work or study goals? headspace helps thousands of young people in Australia each year through free tailored 1-on-1 support, helpful articles, and group chats.

Useful Apps

Smiling Mind 

Reachout 

For immediate support                                                                                              call 000 or present to Broome Hospital ED located on Robinson Street. 

Crisis contact Numbers 

13 YARN 13 92 76

Lifeline 13 11 14          

Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800 

headspace Broome is committed to child safety.

We want children and young people to be safe, happy and empowered.

We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.

We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children.

We have zero tolerance of child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures.

headspace Broome  is committed to preventing child abuse and identifying risks early, and removing and reducing these risks.

headspace Broome has robust human resources and recruitment practices to reduce the risk of child abuse by new and existing staff, volunteers and co-locators.

We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, the cultural safety of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.

The Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services SEWB and headspace teams use the holistic principles of the Social, Emotional and Wellbeing framework to inform all aspects of the work we do. The teams work to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, families and the Kimberley communities achieve and sustain positive social and emotional wellbeing through a holistic and strengths based approach. Our work is founded in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, taking guidance from the SEWB framework, ACCHS model of care and from the communities we work with.