headspace
Dubbo

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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

About

headspace Dubbo is a FREE, confidential, youth-friendly service for anyone between 12-25 years to book an appt phone 02 6941 9023 or email; hs.dubbo@marathonhealth.com.au.

We currently offer in-person services, however we encourage all our clients and families to practice good hygiene, physical distancing measures and to call ahead should you be feeling unwell. 

Keeping your personal information safe and secure is our priority. We have recently been made aware of a data security breach - please read more here. 

eheadspace is also available 7 days a week from 7am – 1am.

If you have not received a reply from your email within 3-5 business days please call us on 5852 1900 to follow up your request

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. 

“As soon as I sought help, I suddenly realised that my anxiety was very treatable and that I wasn’t alone.”
- Charlie

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.

 

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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

Whats on offer at your local headspace generic

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

Clinical Team Lead:

Sharon J

Senior Program Support Officer

Jackson P

Admin 

Georgia M

Intake and Program Support and Youth Care Coordinators:

Taylor N

Kaitlen D

Dennis M

Julianne H

Community and Youth Engagement Coordinator:

Taylor R

Peerworkers

Bradey L

Carl M 

Claire H

 

Individual Placement Support (IPS):

Senior Vocational Specialist

Carole B

carole.bayley@marathonhealth.com.au

 Vocational Specialist 

Emily M

Zali W

 

 

 

 

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, Simone Grimmond on 5852 1900 for a chat. 

GP

Dr Tim Kirchler- Telehealth

 

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 5852 1900 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) 5852 1900 or complete this self-referral form and email to hs.dubbo@marathonhealth.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 5852 1900.

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. 

School Telehealth Appointment Form

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 5852 1900 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