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headspace
Dubbo
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23 Church Street, Dubbo, New South Wales 2830
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Phone (02) 6941 9023
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hs.dubbo@marathonhealth.com.au
About
Welcome to headspace Dubbo, located on Wiradjuri Country. We offer a range of youth friendly and FREE services to support young people aged 12-25. Our services include in-person, outreach and telehealth appointments for:
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Alcohol and/or other drugs support
- Physical and/or sexual health
- Work and study
headspace Dubbo are on the move! From Monday 13 January 2025 you can find us at 206-214 Macquarie Street (the former National Australia Bank – NAB building). Please chat with our team to find out more.
headspace Outreach Program
the headspace Outreach Program welcomes all cultures and identities, with a focus on First Nations people. In addition to offering FREE supports outlined above, our Aboriginal Youth Wellbeing Workers can help you look after your social and emotional wellbeing and connect you to other services in community.
See below for your closest site contact details or find out more here.
- Bourke
- Brewarrina
- Collarenebri
- Condobolin
- Coonamble
- Gulargambone
- Lightning Ridge
- Nyngan
- Walgett
- Warren
Get in touch
Drop in or call us to have a yarn, or to find out more.
If you haven’t received a response to your email within 3-5 business days, please call us at 6941 9023 to chat with one of our team.
If you need help in a crisis
In an emergency, please call triple zero (000) or go to your hospital emergency department.
For immediate help you can:
- Call 1800 011 511 (24-hour Mental Health Assistance Line)
- Visit your local Doctor
For non-urgent support:
- Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
- Lifeline 13 11 14
- Parent Line 1300 1200 52
- eheadspace Chat online at eheadspace.org.au or call 1800 650 890
headspace Dubbo and the headspace Outreach Program is operated by Marathon Health. 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, Western NSW (Western Health Alliance Ltd).
Hours
- Monday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
headspace Dubbo is operated by Marathon Health. 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, Western NSW (Western Health Alliance Ltd).
Services
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.
A group of young people who help with events and some decision making at a centre. Ask your centre about getting involved.
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.
News
Jobs and volunteering
Positions currently available at headspace Dubbo
Passionate about young people and mental health?
headspace Dubbo is seeking Expressions of Interest from General Practitioners who would like to join the headspace team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in the supportive, multi-disciplinary environment of headspace, who provide an integrated service to young people with mental health, drug and alcohol concerns, physical and sexual health issues and educational and vocational needs.
Your work/life balance is important to us. We offer generous leave entitlements and flexible working arrangements. Your hours and days of work are negotiable to help fit in with other work and family commitments.
We pride ourselves on our progressive workplace culture where your voice and ideas are valued and your successes are celebrated.
To support our vision of enabling country Australians to thrive through improved health and wellbeing, we foster a diverse workforce. To achieve this, we encourage people of all backgrounds and experiences to apply for roles, including First Nations peoples and people with lived experience of mental health.
Marathon Health is a not-for-profit, registered charity with a vision of enabling communities to thrive through improved health and wellbeing. We’re one of the few health organisations largely based in country Australia with the core purpose to develop and deliver health and wellbeing services in partnership with communities. We’re passionate advocates for equal access to quality health services for people wherever they choose to live.
Working at Marathon Health will allow you to make a genuine, meaningful difference within the communities you work in.
To find out more, and to register your interest, please contact Mark Mallia via email Mark.Mallia@marathonhealth.com.au.
Please note that we require all staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, a Working with Children and National Police Check clearances.
For more information contact:
Name: Mark Mallia
Email: mark.mallia@marathonhealth.com.au
More information
Our centre is located at 23 Church Street, Dubbo, NSW, 2830 (near the rotunda) with 2 hour parking on the street and additional parking behind Myer (via Brisbane Street entrance) or along Macquarie Street/Church Street.
Disabled parking is available right out the front. Our facility is disability friendly with wheelchair access and a disabled toilet.
Getting to our centre:
Dubbo Taxi: 13 10 08
(should you require assistance with this please let us know as we have CabCharge vouchers available for eligible clients).
Dubbo Buslines: Timetables
Directions: Google Maps
Some young people have found these various apps, online programs and organisations helpful while they are waiting to see a clinician at headspace:
eheadspace - Free, confidential, over the phone or online counselling service provided by headspace. 1800 650 890 or at Online & Phone Support.
Kids Helpline - Free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5-25 years. 1800 55 1800 or kidshelpline.com.au
ReachOut - Online resources and support for young people under 25 going through a tough time. au.reachout.com
Head to Health - Wherever you are on your mental health journey, Head to Health is here to help you find the information, resources, and services that most suit your needs. headtohealth.gov.au
BeyondNow App - This is a safely planning app that you can work through if you're having thoughts of suicide. beyondblue.org.au/get-support/beyondnow-suicide-safety-planning
Hello Sunday Morning - Website and app that support young people cutting back or taking a break from alcohol. hellosundaymorning.org
The Brave Program - Online program to support young people aged 8-17 with anxiety. brave4you.psy.uq.edu.au/
Breakup Shakeup - App that supports young people going through a relationship break up. iTunes.apple.com/au/app/breakup-shakeup/id1017200579?mt=8
Clear Your Vision - Online program to support young people to reduce their cannabis use. cannabissupport.com.au/treatment/tools-to-quit/clear-your-vision
Our staff will talk to you about your concerns and provide you with support, information and services in a confidential, non-judgmental environment.
Centre Manager:
Shelley M
Shelley.McDonald@marathonhealth.com.au
Senior Program Support Officer
Jackson P
Program Support Officer
Zali C
Intake and Program Support and Youth Care Coordinators:
Taylor N
Kaitlen D
Julianne H
Claire H
Community and Youth Engagement Coordinator:
Taylor R
Peerworkers
Bradey L
Carl M
Individual Placement Support (IPS):
Senior Vocational Specialist
Carole B
carole.bayley@marathonhealth.com.au
Vocational Specialist
Emily M
MBS Funded Clinicians
We currently are in need of MBS funded Psychologists, Social Workers (Mental Health accredited) - if you are interested in working with young people and working in a supportive environment with free room hire and administrative/billing support, contact our Centre Manager, Shelley Mcdonald on 02 6941 902 for a chat.
GP
Dr Alex Cotton
Mental Health Support
Child & Adolescent Mental Health - Community Mental Health
Strong Minds, Marathon Health
New Access , Marathon Health
Rural Youth Mental Health, Benevolent Society
Psychiatry
PsychCare Services - Dr Syed Shah MRCPsych FRANZCP
Sexual Health
Western NSW LHD - Margie Crowley or Clancy Barrett
Western NSW LHD - Bev Tyson or Clayton Anderson (Aboriginal Nurses)
Drug & Alcohol
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol Worker - Western NSW LHD
Bila Muuji - Youth Drug and Alcohol Worker - under 18 years
Lives Lived Well - Drug & Alcohol Caseworker - over 18 years
Vocational Support
Centrelink - Chris Suey (Indigenous Services Officer) & Rochelle Thompson (Community Engagement Officer)
Individual Placement Support Program - Carole Bayley
Youth Development
Dubbo Regional Council - Youth Officer - Charmaine Mara
Legal Aid NSW
CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes
Cheryl Smith & April Allen - Family & Carer Support
Mirandah Shields - Financial Counselling/Problem Gambling
If you are 15 years or older, you can apply to have your own Medicare card. Here’s what to do...
You will need to fill out the form called Application to copy or transfer from one Medicare card to another and bring two forms of identification with you (like a birth certificate, student card with photo ID, health care card, driver's licence, passport, or a bank statement if it has your current address on it). The form is available online or from a Medicare office.
You will be applying to transfer to a new Medicare card (i.e. to be moved from the card you are now listed on to another new card of your own).
Alternatively, you can also choose to stay on your parents'/guardians' card and have a copy made to keep with you.
You will need the number of the Medicare card you are currently listed on to complete the form. This is most probably your parents’ or guardians’ Medicare card.
Take your original identification and your application form to your nearest Medicare office.
- Dubbo: 64 Wingewarra St, Dubbo NSW 2830
- Mudgee: 71 Byron Pl, Mudgee NSW 2850
Once you have lodged your application for a Medicare card at a Medicare office, your own card with your own number will be sent to you. If you would prefer, you can make arrangements with Medicare to pick up your card at the office.
referrals to headspace Dubbo
If you have not received a reply from your email within 3-5 business days please call our office on 02 6941 9023 to follow up your request
Self or family referral: If you are a young person between the ages of 12-25 or a family member and wish to make an appointment please call 02 6941 9023 or complete this self-referral form and email to hs.dubbo@marathonhealth.com.au
Alternatively, if you need support outside of our business hours, eheadspace might be for you. is a confidential, free and secure space where young people 12 - 25 or their family can chat, email or speak on the phone with a qualified youth mental health professional. Find out all about eheadspace.
Professional referral: If you would like to refer a young person to our service please print and complete the form below and email it hs.dubbo@marathonhealth.com.au . We do not have a fax line anymore but we can accept faxes via ARGUS or Sophos Encrypted emails. If your require assistance please contact 02 6941 902.
External Services Referral form for headspace Dubbo
School Telehealth Appointment Referral: Are you in a position to support a student to access their headspace appointment via telehealth? If so please complete the School Telehealth Appointment Form below. If your student is not already a client of headspace you will need to complete a Referral Form (above) first and send to hs.dubbo@marathonhealth.com.au and then a School Telehealth appointment can be made for you once the referral is accepted.
headspace Dubbo offer Social Groups weekly - for more information please contact reception on 6941 9023 as places are limited. Groups include:
- artrageous
- wellness in every bite
If you are a family or friend of headspace Dubbo and would like to share your hobbies/interests with our young people in a group setting please contact us on 02 6941 9023 to speak to our Community Engagement Coordinator. You will require a current Working with Children check (WWCC).
headspace Dubbo is recruiting new members for our YRG
Are you aged 16-24 and looking to be the youth voice for headspace Dubbo?
We are looking for young people who want to:
- Make meaningful decisions that have real impact
- Connect with other people passionate about youth mental health
- Have your voice heard on community services in the area
- Organise and be part of local youth events
You will gain experience and new skills with support, training and reference opportunities.
If you are interested in joining the Youth Reference Group, contact Taylor Ryan on 02 6941 902 or via email Taylor.ryan@marathonhealth.com.au
Or fill in our online application form here.
For FAQs around the role of a Youth Council member - click here
Tips for Year 12 Study Stress - download here NOW
To stay up to date with what headspace Dubbo has been up to in your community - follow them on Facebook or Instagram.
To request a visit from headspace Dubbo to your school, workplace or community group, email hs.dubbo@marathonhealth.com.au or phone 5852 1900.
headspace Dubbo offer interactive workshops and information sessions on topics such as:
- Year 6 - Starting a new chapter (Year 7 transition)
- Year 12 - Study Stress - understanding when stress can be helpful and what to do when it becomes unhelpful
- An introduction to mental health & the 7 top tips for a healthy headspace
- Help Seeker - exploration of the world of online supports for when you need them
- Understanding Bullying - why do people bully and how you can be an upstander not a bystander
- Understanding the role of stress & how to manage it
- Resilience & emotion management
- How to Ask - R U OK? Looking out for your mates
Parent/Carer Workshops are also available including an introduction to Tuning into Teens - emotionally intelligent parenting.
headspace Dubbo is a not-for-profit organisation and relies heavily on donations from the community to continue the ongoing delivery of this invaluable service. Whilst our service to young people is FREE we do ask when booking a workshop or information session that you consider making a tax deductible donation to the service to cover costs of resources and any travel incurred.
Further information on this can be sought via email to hs.dubbo@marathonhealth.com.au
headspace appreciates the support of local businesses and the community
If you would like to donate, this can be done at the Dubbo office or alternatively via direct deposit on:
NAB Account Name: headspace Dubbo
Account Number: 78-920-6267
BSB: 082-564
For more information contact Shelley McDonald (02) 6941 9023