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headspace
Hervey Bay
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Shop 9/15 Central Avenue, Urraween, Queensland 4655
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Phone (07) 4303 2100
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Fax (07) 3539 6429
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faxherveybayheadspace@wmq.org.au
About
headspace Hervey Bay provides free health and community services for young people 12-25 years old on the Fraser Coast. We are an inclusive service and do not discriminate regardless of race, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or disability.
We provide support for mental health, general health, drug and alcohol issues, and vocation and education support. With the help of its dedicated youth friendly staff of Psychologists, Counsellors and Intake & Access workers, headspace Hervey Bay has been designed as a one-stop-shop for young people seeking help or advice for any of their concerns.
Hours
- Monday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
headspace Hervey Bay is operated by Wesley Mission Queensland. 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, Central Queensland and Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast Health Network Ltd).
Services
Nutrition screening, dietary assessment and education about food and lifestyle, also support around healthy eating strategies.
Mental health workers – which may include psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors and other workers – that can help if you're just not feeling yourself.
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.
Get tips on how to prepare your resume and present for interviews. Find out about local employment opportunities (full time, part-time, or casual).
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.
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.
More information
headspace Hervey Bay strives to promote the ‘No Wrong Door’ policy, which means that “no young person is turned away without connection to appropriate internal or external services”.
headspace Hervey Bay will consider referrals of young people aged 12-25 years from any source. A young person can refer themselves, have a family member or friend refer on their behalf. Any external agencies can refer a young person including, but not limited to: Schools, General Practitioners, Government agencies or non-government community agencies. headspace Hervey Bay will accept all referrals by any means including, phone, fax, email, walk-in or via our online forms.
If the young person does not meet the above-mentioned criteria, we will happily assist in engaging the person/s with an appropriate service for their needs.
Address
Shop 9 Central Plaza
15 Central Avenue
Urraween Qld 4655
Phone: (07) 4303 2100
Fax: (07) 3539 6429
Email: faxherveybayheadspace@wmq.org.au
Referrals
To Refer yourself or someone else with their consent, please fill out the referral form here: Referral form
and email to faxherveybayheadspace@wmq.org.au
We strongly value your feedback about our service and would love to improve our offering in any way possible.
Please connect and email us at faxherveybayheadspace@wmq.org.au to leave a compliment, complaint, comment or suggestion!
Do you want to have your say in the community and help make headspace the best possible service for you as a young person aged between 12 – 25 years old?
Since 2006 when the headspace journey first began, we have prided ourselves on using feedback from the people we represent, their family, guardians, and or Friends to make us locally relevant and up to date with the hottest issues.
Just as Family and Friends Reference Group lets us know what's happening in our community, The Youth Advisory Council helps us understand what it's like for our young people within our community, schools and the support required for young people mental health in our community.
We also provide support, information and advice in a fully inclusive environment and are always open to ideas from our community.
Contact our Centre for more information.
E: faxherveybayheadspace@wmq.org.au
T: 07 4303 2100
Do you want to have your say in the community and help make headspace the best possible service for young people?
Since 2006 when the headspace journey first began, we have prided ourselves on using feedback from the people we represent and their family, guardians, and or Friends to make us locally relevant and up to date with the hottest issues.
Just as the Youth Reference Group lets us know what's happening in the schools, The Friends & Family Reference Group helps us understand what it's like for the people at home looking after young people with Mental health issues.
We also provide support, information and advice in a fully inclusive environment and are always open to ideas from our community.
Contact our Centre for more information.
E: faxherveybayheadspace@wmq.org.au
T: 07 4303 2100
We run regular events and workshops throughout the year, these will be posted on our Facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/headspace-Maryborough-112645353969532 ) as well as on here.
headspace Maryborough is proud to be part of such a close and supportive community, you will see us out and about at events such as NAIDOC week, IDAHOBIT Day, R U OK? day, Youth week and many more.
If you see us when we are out in the community, please feel free to come up and have a chat.
We believe that to be of benefit to our locals we have to be up to date with all the latest issues. If you have anything you would like to talk about, or suggestions for our service then our door is always open.
We have a real passion for our Centre and love to get out to schools, local clubs and events.
If there is anything that you would like to discuss or have us attend events, please contact our Centre for more information.
E: faxherveybayheadspace@wmq.org.au
T: 07 4303 2100
headspace Hervey Bay provides free (dependant on circumstances) to low cost health services for 12-25 year olds on the Fraser coast.
To discuss if there is any potential cost please call centre on (07) 4303 2100.
headspace Hervey Bay is a bulk-billing practice, using the Better Access program for bulk-billed allied health services.
All young people presenting at the centre must have a valid Medicare Card to be eligible for bulk billing with private practitioners.
If you want to apply for, or want more information about a Medicare Card please visit Services Australia.
Apply for, or more information about a Healthcare Concession Card.
Alternatively, if you have any financial issues which you are concerned about – you can discuss this with one of our friendly staff.
We appreciate your active involvement in finding a solution to suit your needs.
headspace Hervey Bay staff are dedicated youth health professionals who can support you in a friendly, confidential and non-judgemental environment
Our Staff:
Elizabeth - Clinical Centre Manager
Belinda- Administration Coordinator
Anna – Psychologist
Sally- Psychologist
Charlie – Mental Health Accredited Social Worker
Emily - General Practitioner
Kev - Senior Mental Health Clinician
Amber – Senior Mental Health Clinician
Eddy – Mental Health Clinician
Krissie – Community Development Officer
Tari - Youth Vocational Specialist (headspace Work & Study)
Kristy - Youth Vocational Specialist (headspace Work & Study)
Chanel - Youth Vocational Specialist (headspace Work & Study
Lou- Senior Intake and Assessment Adviser
Amanda - Intake and Assessment Adviser
Lilly - Intake and Assessment Adviser
Rhys – Intake and Assessment Adviser
Peta - Early Career Program
Ben - Access & Engagement Officer
Michael - Access & Engagement Officer
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- We are located just 100m walk from Hervey Bays central bus terminal. Click here for bus timetables.
- We have plenty of car parking space and 2 dedicated disabled spots with wheelchair ramp outside our offices.
- headspace Hervey Bay is a disability-friendly building with wheelchair access throughout and Toilets with rails.
- Should you have any questions regarding reaching our centre or if you require financial assistance with bus tickets, please call our offices during open hours and we'll assist you.