headspace
Camperdown

Accessibility:
If you have any specific accessibility that require assistance, please let us know before your appointment so we can be aware of how to best assist you.

• Wheelchair accessible entrance
• Lift
• Accessible/unisex toilets
• Braille sign
• Visibility strips on stair access
• disability car parking at entrance

Public transport:
We recommend getting here via public transport as street parking is limited.

• By bus: There is a convenient stop on Parramatta Rd near the corner of Mallett Street.
• By train: Newtown is the closest train station. It is about a 15–20-minute walk.
• Plan your trip: transportnsw.info/trip/

Parking:
Limited 2hr street parking is available on Church Street and in the surrounding streets.

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Click here to walk through our Centre 

When you arrive at headspace Camperdown you will see our plant filled waiting space where music is usually playing. There is also a brochure display where you can find factsheets and pamphlets about many things related to wellbeing. Our therapy rooms are bright, colourful and welcoming. You can make yourself a tea or coffee in our youth zone (ask our friendly reception team where this is).

Youth Zone:

Front Entrance:

Waiting area:

 Consult rooms:

headspace Camperdown accepts referrals from multiple sources:

• Young people (a self-referral)
• Family and friends
• Service providers

For Young People, Family and Friends:

• A young person can self refer via phone, email or in person during opening hours Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5.30pm.
• If a young person prefers, they can ask a friend, family member or supportive other to contact us to discuss arranging an appointment.
• Call our friendly administration team on (02) 9114 4100. If we are busy, please leave a voice message with your contact details and a team member will give you a call back.
• If you would like us to contact you, please Email us to request a call back. Please include your Full Name, Date of Birth and preferred contact number.

Please note: our headspace Camperdown email is only monitored during business hours (8:30am -5:30pm, Mon-Fri) so please allow up to 2 business days for a call back. As email is not considered secure for exchanging highly confidential or sensitive information, please consider carefully what information you include in your electronic communications.

At headspace Camperdown we are committed to providing flexible service delivery. When making an appointment, please advise one of our friendly staff of your specific needs or preferences and we will endeavour to accommodate these as best we can.

If you have any specific accessibility needs that you would like assistance with, please let us know before coming to headspace so we can be aware of how to best assist.

For service providers and health professionals:

General Practitioners and Medical Practitioners may refer a young person through a standard referral. If the young person has a Mental Health Care Plan in place, we request this be included with the referral.

If you are an external service provider or other health professional, we ask you to fill out our referral form headspace Camperdown Service Provider Referral Form(.PDF), and fax or post to us:

FAX (02) 9351 0946

POST      headspace Camperdown
               Level 2, Building K
               97 Church Street
              Camperdown NSW 2050

Please allow up to 2 business days for our centre to process a service provider referral.

We are very proud of our group programs at headspace Camperdown. We love bringing young people together to share experiences, feel less isolated, and create connections.

Our Groups on offer are:

Monday

• ARTspace Teens: 12-16yrs, 4.00pm-5.30pm: Guided by our art therapist, you will learn about different art processes and connect with others.
• Connect Program: 17-25yrs: you will learn the skills in a safe environment to feel more confident in your everyday life and feel less anxious in social situations. This is a set program run quarterly.
• Active Group: a gentle active group to get you outdoors, moving and connecting with others. We cater the activity to the group.

Tuesday

• Q-Group: 17-25yrs, 3.30pm-4.30pm: A supportive space for LGBTQIA+ young people to meet and share ideas, laugh, cry, and have fun.
• (Un)Stuck Program, 17-25yrs: A program where young people can learn how to skillfully relate to difficult thoughts and emotions in a safe space. This is a set program run quarterly.

Wednesday

• Neurodiverse Social Group: 17-25yrs: A group for neurodiverse young people to connect over fun activities, crafts and games. This group is run monthly.
• headBAND Program: A fun program for Teens to share their interests in music and have the chance to play an instrument, meet new people, and feel less isolated. You don't need any musical skill for this group. This is a set program run quarterly.

Thursday

• ARTspace Young People: 17-25yrs, 3.30pm-5.00pm: Guided by our art therapis you will learn about different art processes and connect with others.

If you are a young person between 12-25yrs that doesn't attend our centre and you are interested in any of our youth groups, please fill in our External Group Referral Form and email through to headspace.camperdown@sydney.edu.au

If you are a young person who accesses headspace Camperdown already and you are interested in any of our youth groups, please fill in our expression of interest form and email it through to our friendly admin team.

Family Carers Friends Group

Our Family, Carers, Friends support group meets once a month. This is an opportunity for family, carers, friends of young people accessing our service to connect and learn about the different mental health challenges affecting young people.

If you would like to join our group for family, carers, friends please fill in our group expression of interest form and email it to our reception team. We'd love to meet you and have you involved!

If you are a young person who accesses headspace Camperdown already and you are interested in any of our youth groups, please fill in our expression of interest form and email it through to our friendly admin team.

We have a multidisciplinary team of allied health professionals and general practitioners working at headspace Camperdown that can assist you with your mental health and wellbeing.  We have asked them the following questions so you can get to know them all.

Tell us a bit about your experience? What are your interests/hobbies?  What is your favourite food?   What is your favourite culture other than your own? 

Reception and Administration Team

Miku Nishiwaki:

Hello! My name is Miku and I am an administration assistant at Headspace Camperdown. I have always had a love for helping people and enjoy it thoroughly. After struggling with my own mental health when I was younger, I developed an interest in further understanding human behaviour which led me to finish my Bachelor’s in Psychology.

I have two lovely rescue dogs (two staffies) and adore them to bits. I love spending as much time as I can with them on my days off but I also enjoy watching my anime (tensei slime!), reading manga, following vtubers (Nijisanji), or playing games (LFD2, animal crossing, splatoon 3) in my spare time. My favourite food is a lemon meringue pie, I love pastries and all things sweet.

Inyoung Choi:

Hi! I’m IY.  Before joining the admin team at headspace, I was in photography/film production. My favourite part of my previous job was having the opportunity to share some of the amazing stories of people I met along the way through my work.

If I’m not at work, you might find me listening to my favourite music, playing games or at the gym. I am a huge advocate for a good balance between mental health, fitness and nutrition- though, my favourite food changes every couple of months. I might find something new or have it introduced to me- but I could eat the same thing every day for those phases.

Tia Jackson-Murphy:

I am a part of the administration team at headspace and am currently at university studying Psychology and English Literature. I have previous experience working in the office at schools and with young people. When I am not at the front desk, you can find me either surfing, reading a good book or trying not to fall off my moped. My favourite food is anything involving seafood and I am really interested in travelling more around the South Pacific & learning more about their culture.

Youth Access Team

Rikki  Kosick:

Coming soon....

General Practitioner Team

Dr Sylvia Yeung: I am a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.  With over 20 years experience as a vocationally registered GP, I have special interests in women’s health, mental health with focus in child and adolescent psychiatry as well as geriatrics medicine. I have the role of being a locum GP in any family practice setting.  I strongly believe in the wholistic approach to general wellbeing and promote the importance of healthy living, diet and exercise towards good physical and mental health.

At headspace Camperdown I provide early intervention management for young people with mental illness in a multidisciplinary setting.  I am is bilingual and  fluent in Cantonese.  Outside of work, she enjoys yoga and being creative. She is also passionate about fundraising events that support childhood disabilities.

Dr Catherine Choi: 

I am an experienced GP who has worked in various hospitals and medical practices across NSW since completing my medical degree at The University of Sydney. I have a hunger for constant learning, and have completed training in Diploma of Child Health and a Certificate In Reproductive & Sexual Health as well as training in providing Focused Psychological Strategies.

I have an absolute love of being a GP. I am curious about each person’s health journey and am passionate about working with young people to foster growth together, myself included!

Outside of work I’m kept busy being walked and trained by my Lion King dogs Simba and Nala. 

Dr Ada Chan:

I am a GP fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. I studied at the University of New South Wales and completed my training in Sydney. I work across a few different Headspace centres because I love the staff and the young people I come across. I feel mental health is such a crucial aspect of a positive transition into adulthood.

In my spare time, enjoy moonlighting as a (couch) potato. I love my Netflix and Youtube. And if I were a vegetable, I'd be a potato as well - they're just so versatile (and tasty!) I love them baked, fried, chipped, wedged or mashed. Look forward to meeting you all! 

Therapy Team

Victoria Basile:

I work collaboratively with young people of diverse backgrounds who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, emotion dysregulation, interpersonal issues and neurodevelopmental difficulties. I utilise several therapeutic frameworks to help young people build skills and make positive changes in their lives, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

In my free time I enjoy swimming, being in nature, spending time with loved ones and eating middle eastern food. I also embrace the Norwegian/Danish concept of hygge, which is to create an atmosphere of warmth, cosiness and togetherness.

Chris Aler:

I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker that uses a biopsychosocial model of assessment alongside a Critical Systems Theory to inform practice framework. Certified in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy & Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy. Other modalities used include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal therapy, Narrative therapy and case management interventions. Always focused on strengthening, empowering, and inspiring the self-esteem of others. Experienced in the provision of focussed psychological strategies for issues including anger management, anxiety & depression and other formal mental health diagnoses. Experienced in a wide range of demographics including youth mental health, disabilities, couples therapies, cross-cultural practice and trauma-informed care.

I love music, animals, people and the beachand I'm interested in continuous learning (clinical and personal).  I love most types of food but right now, and I love Mediterranean based cuisine.  Mediterranean culture holds my current interests for now.

Brief Intervention Therapy

Coming soon.....

Allied Health Team

Leesa Pech-Exercise Physiologist

I’m an Exercise Physiologist who is passionate about combining my two loves of Psychology and Exercise Physiology, with a special interest in youth, LGBTIQA+, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ health. I also work as an EP in orthopaedic, neurological and cardiac rehabilitation.

“Exercise is medicine” is a saying you’ll hear us EPs frequently say, and it’s a motto I live by. My approach to physical activity is to celebrate what our bodies can do but most importantly, to have fun!

Outside of headspace I love hanging with my toy cavoodle, eating Italian food and watching AFL – sometimes all at the same time. Go Swans!

Cresta Markovic-Occupational Therapist

I have experience working as an OT in the disability, mental health and research sectors, and have a particular interest in mental health, neurodiversity and championing the value of lived experience. I am always learning from my clients and like to take a collaborative approach in my practice.

In my spare time I enjoy cooking, swimming at the beach and chasing after my dog at a local park. I love watching the sunrise and get up early most days to enjoy it.

I enjoy variety and trying new foods, but my favourite food is probably chips and gravy. Perfection!

I think the cultures of our First Nations people are pretty awesome – their values towards country and connection with community is pretty special.

Renee Oldfield-Executive Tutor

I work as an Executive Tutor at Headspace Camperdown. I focus on helping young people develop all the necessary executive functioning skills for study and work,  such as planning, self-monitoring, time management and organisation.  I am also an Occupational Therapy Assistant in my other role - I enjoy working 1:1 and in groups with young people, helping and empowering them to achieve their goals. 

I enjoy watching movies and tv series, listening to podcasts,  drawing, swimming, bush walking and climbing mountains!  I also have two furbabies - If you ask me about my cat and dog, I will probably spend way too much time telling you all about them. 

My favourite food is always going to be pasta! I love anything Mediterranean. 

I enjoy learning about different cultures. My most recent trip was to Yogyakarta, Indonesia. I loved the history, art and the yummy street food.

Youth Engagement & Peer Worker

Helia Nateghi Baygi

I'm Helia, currently pursuing my Masters in Pharmacy. I have been working as a Research Assistant, Fitness Trainer and Peer Learning Advisor at my university's library. My experience gave me  the opportunity to connect with young individuals and provide peer support.

My personal experiences with mental health struggles have fueled my passion for mental health. I'm dedicated to promoting positive mental well-being and destigmatizing mental health issues.

During my free time, I enjoy bouldering, dancing, and diving into books. The Latin culture, particularly in Spain, fascinates me, and I hope to live there someday.

Research Fellow

Connie Janiszewski

I’m a Research Fellow at headspace Camperdown, and currently studying a Master of Brain and Mind Sciences. I have previously been involved in research on sport performance, working with young elite athletes, who are inspired to become the next Ash Barty.

I am interested in travelling, whether that be in my own backyard, or the steps of the Parthenon. Coincidentally, my favourite food is Moussaka (a Greek version of lasagne, with the addition of eggplant). I believe that Mexico has one of the most fascinating cultures in the world, hosting many festivals and fiestas – maybe Mexico will be my next travel destination?

Management Team

Clinical Services Manager: Dr Blake Hamilton

 Coming soon......

Practice Manager: Donna Fowler

Hello, my pronouns are she/her. I have had over 13 years experiencing working in various youth and adult mental health services. I now help keep headspace Camperdown organised and manage the operational side of the business. 

I  found a new pottery hobby during lockdown which I love and have found to be very mindful. I love all kinds of food so much, it is far too difficult to decide on a favourite! 

Clinical Lead: Rachel Harker

Hello! My name is Rachel, I’m the Clinical Lead at headspace Camperdown. I am also a Clinical Psychologist and board-approved supervisor. I started at headspace as one of our Youth Access Clinicians, then was a psychologist here for a few years before moving across to the Clinical Lead role. I love working with young people and the team here.

When I am not at work I keep busy with my family, our groodle puppy, and love travelling! My favourite foods are Japanese and Mexican and a personal goal I’ve set for myself is to read more books.

Community Engagement and Development Manager: Vicki Papa

 Coming soon...

Co-located Services

Sydney Local Health District, Early Intervention in Psychosis team (EIPs)

Sydney Local Health District, headspace Early Intervention Team (hEIT)

Brain Mind Centre, Youth Mental Health Research & Technology Team

headspace Camperdown is a service that assists young people aged 12-25 who are struggling with their mental health and wellbeing.

We understand that one in four young people in Australia will experience a mental health issue and we're here to help you get back on track and feeling better! 

headspace can help if you are:

• feeling down 
• can't stop worrying
• having issues with friends and/or family members
• struggling with emotions and feelings
• having worries about relationships,
• wanting to chat about your sexuality and/or gender
• wanting to seek help for drug and alcohol use
• being bullied or struggling with work, school or university
• facing homelessness

plus much MORE

If you have any questions about making an appointment call us on 9114 4100 or email us here

if you have any feedback about your experience with our service please let us know

How headspace can help

Centre brochure

• headspace Camperdown brochure

headspace Camperdown Welcome and information packs:

• Young people
• Family and Friends

Your first appointment

At headspace Camperdown we are committed to providing flexible service delivery. When making an appointment, please advise one of our friendly staff of your specific needs or preferences and we will endeavour to accommodate these as best we can. Our centre is open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm excluding public holidays and during our end-of-year annual closure period. To book an appointment when it suits you, call our friendly team today on 02 9114 4100.

We recommend you arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time to complete some required forms and fill in a survey on an iPad. When you arrive, please check in with our reception team upon arrival.

You will meet with a warm and friendly Youth Access Clinician for about 50 minutes:

• You'll probably be asked a lot of questions on your first visit. This is to make sure all the important issues are covered and to help develop the best solution and care for you.
• Feel free to ask questions about anything that's on your mind so your youth access clinician help you find the best solution.

We are family, carers and friends inclusive:

Family, carers and friends can feel extremely distressed with no-idea of where to go and what to do when the young person they love needs support.  It can be a very confusing and confronting time.

• as a young person attending out centre, it can be helpful to bring along family member, carer or friend to help support you
• If you are under 18 years of age, we encourage you to bring along a parent, care giver or support person for your first appointment
• we aim to be inclusive as possible for our family, carers friends without breaking any confidentiality of the young person as appropriate.

As a family, carer or friend, if you have any specific questions please don't hesitate to ask one of our friendly reception or headspace team.

Accessibility: if you have any special accessibility needs, please mention this when making your appointment and we will endeavour to support you as best we can.

Do I need a referral?

• You don’t need a referral for your first appointment (your intake appointment)
• Some services at headspace Camperdown require a referral (e.g. psychology, psychiatry). If you don't have a regular GP, your Youth Access Clinician can assist with organising an appointment for you with one of our youth friendly GPs to obtain any referral/s needed.

Is there a fee for service?

headspace Camperdown provides services at no cost or low cost to young people and ensures that where fees apply, young people are not deterred due to cost.

In most cases, a payment is not expected when you visit headspace Camperdown. However, following your initial intake appointment with your youth access clinician and depending on your individual care plan, some services at headspace Camperdown may attract a small fee for service. These include Medicare-subsidised services provided by private clinicians at headspace Camperdown, services where the maximum amount of benefits have already been paid by Medicare, and services provided to young people who are not eligible for Medicare.

After an initial INTAKE  appointment young people are provided with clear written information about the range of services offered at headspace Camperdown and any associated costs. If you have concerns about your ability to pay a fee please let your youth access clinician, or one of our friendly headspace staff know.

If a young person is having any difficulties paying for services during their time at headspace Camperdown then a no cost option will be prioritised to eliminate any cost barriers to care.

All young people accessing headspace Camperdown receive a FREE initial intake assessment with a Youth Access Clinician.

All GP services provided at headspace Camperdown are provided at no cost to the young person. GP services covered in the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) will be bulk billed to Medicare for all Medicare card holders. Direct billing arrangements are available for International Students covered by Allianz Overseas Student Health Cover. All other overseas health insurance will incur a small upfront fee, and depending on your cover, you will be able to take your receipt to your insurer to claim back.

All services funded by the Central Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network (CESPHN) are free to clients. Mental health services at headspace Camperdown funded by CESPHN include:

• Psychological Support Services (PSS)
• Primary Care Integrated Support (PICS)

What no cost and low-cost means:

'Low cost' fee for psychological services funded through the MBS Better Access to Mental Health Care Initiative:

*MBS Funded: once full payment is received, we can send your claim directly to Medicare Australia.
Medicare will then process the claim and pay your Medicare benefit into the bank account you have
registered with them, or directly onto your EFTPOS card if we process your claim on the spot through our
EFTPOS terminal.

All services funded by the Primary health network are free to clients. These include:

• Psychological Support Services (PSS)
• Brief Intervention psychology services
• Relationships Australia
• General Practitioner
• Groups

International student fee information

What is Overseas Health Cover (OSHC)?
OSHC is the required health cover for international students in Australia and must cover the length of your
stay. This would have been organised when you arranged your visa. OSHC benefits are similar to the cover
Australians receive through Medicare. Every OSHC provider is different so check your cover by contacting
your Overseas Health Cover provider to avoid any unwanted charges.

For students under OSHC, there may be a fee that you will need to pay if your policy does not cover the
service or if your OSHC insurer determines there is no benefit payable. Contact your membership provider
for further information.

What should I do if I have a complaint about my OSHC provider?
If you face a situation where you feel like you’re being taken advantage of or unfairly treated in regards to
your OSHC, you can contact the Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO). It’s a free service designed
to help you out of trouble!

• http://www.ombudsman.gov.au/about/private-health-insurance
• Phone: 1300 362 072 (within Australia)
• Email: phio.info@ombudsman.gov.au

Please note: To ensure young people are not deterred due to cost, headspace Camperdown ensures 'no cost' options are prioritised where cost may be a barrier to a young person accessing support.

How long will you be at headspace for?

headspace provides time-limited services for mild to moderate difficulties and is not an emergency service. If you need immediate support or medical assistance contact:

• Emergency Services 000
• 24 hour mental health access line 1800 011 511
• Lifeline 13 11 14
• Kids helpline 1800 55 1800

We are family, carers, friends inclusive. If you are a family member, carer or friend of a Young Person accessing headspace Camperdown services and would like further support we run the below programs that may be of assistance to you at our service:

Family, Carers, Friends support group

Our Family, Carers, Friends support group meets once a month. This is an opportunity for family, carers, friends of young people accessing our service to connect and learn about the different mental health challenges affecting young people.

If you would like to join our group for family, carers, friends please fill in our group expression of interest form and email it to our reception team. We'd love to meet you and have you involved!

We also have a family, carers, friends private facebook group. You can request to join here.

If you have any feedback about your experience or your young person's experience with headspace Camperdown please feel free to let us know 

Online support:

Parent Line

Lifeline

MensLine

A medicare card lets people get a range of medical services and prescriptions at a lower cost, and free care as a public patient in a public hospital. You may also get a Medicare card if you’re visiting from a Reciprocal Health Care Agreement country.

If you are aged 15 or older, you can have your own Medicare card

You need to complete the Application to copy or transfer from one Medicare card to another form and submit it at your local Medicare service centre. You’ll need to provide identification, such as a student card or birth certificate, as well as details about the card you are transferring from. Make sure you register your bank account details to receive your rebate faster. [1]

For more information on financial and health support for young people, visit Services Australia.

If you would like to fundraise on behalf of headspace Camperdown or would like to make a donation to support our work with young people with mental health issues,  please contact us and someone will be in touch with further information. Thanks for wanting to support us!