headspace
Inala

COVID-19 response - 

The health and safety of our team, clients and community is our number one priority. At headspace Inala we kindly ask that our visitors and team comply with covid-19 regulations, practice good hygiene and use hand sanitiser upon arrival. If you are unwell, please stay home, telehealth is always an option.

For more information visit: https://www.accoras.com.au/covid19 

Centre Manager

Virginia 

Clinical Services 

Clinical Services Manager: Mark

Clinical Educator: Catherine

Intake Clinicians: Shrika, Caitlin & Steven

Early Career Graduate: Dani (Occupational Therapist)

Youth Engagement Clinician: Gen

Youth & Family Intervention Clinician: Chelsea

Youth Clinical Case Manager: Olivia

Mental Health Occupational Therapist: Megan 

General Practitioner: Dr Camilla & Dr Nick

Alcohol and Other Drug Support: Helen

Psychologists: Courtney, Pam, Vivian, Cassie

Social Work & Occupational Therapy Students & Provisional Psychologists: new every semester!

Practice and Reception Team 

Practice Manager: Tess

Customer Service and Reception: Shania & Annemiek

Youth Employment Support Team 

Senior Vocational Specialist: Beau

Vocational Worker: Kyle

Lead Agency: Accoras

Accoras is a for-purpose organisation and registered charity working to strengthen the mental health, well-being and futures of people and communities.

Consortium Partners at headspace Inala:

PCYC Inala, Inala Youth Service, Youth Housing and Reintegration Service (Wesley Mission QLD), Relationships Australia Queensland, Noffs QLD, Zig Zag, and Cr Charles Strunk (Forest Lake Ward).

To talk to any of us, or to make an appointment, please call 07 3727 5000, email headspaceinala@accoras.org.au or visit the centre.

We understand that asking for help when you're not feeling yourself can sometimes be difficult or uncomfortable. Because of this, we have made our referral process as easy as possible.

If you are aged 12-25:

• You can refer yourself
• You can have a family member or friend refer you (with your consent)
• Your GP can refer you
• Your school, TAFE, University or other service providers can refer you or assist you in making an appointment

If you are under 16 years of age, we encourage you to bring along a parent, carer or support person for your first appointment.

To make an appointment:

• You can call us on 07 3727 5000
• You can email us at headspaceinala@accoras.org.au
• You can drop in and see us at 37 Swallow Street, Inala

Please note that our phone and email are only monitored during business hours. If you require urgent or after hours help please call KidsHelpLine 1800 55 1800, Lifeline 13 11 14 or visit eheadspace.com.au.

Privacy

At headspace Inala we take your privacy very seriously and anything shared with us is confidential. We keep all your information on a secure database which is only accessible by headspace Inala staff. The law stops us from sharing your information outside of our staff unless we have your permission. Sometimes you do not want us to share your information and we respect that, however there may be times when we need to talk to someone without your permission, including if you or someone else is at significant risk of harm or if the information required by law.

We welcome referrals from: 

• Service providers
• Schools 
• Government departments
• Friends and family

We also welcome self-referrals. 

If you wish to refer someone to our centre at Inala please access our referral form. 

Once the form is complete please return using one of the below:

• Fax: 07 3279 8444                                                                         
• Email: headspaceinala@accoras.org.au                                                                      
• Postal address: PO Box 227, Inala, QLD 4077

headspace Inala aims to provide easy access to services for young people at little or no cost and in most cases your headspace visit will be provided free of charge, however there are some circumstances that may result in fees.  Where fees apply, you will be advised in advance and payment options will be discussed.

*A Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral letter are provided by your doctor detailing why you need psychological help.

If you don’t have a Medicare Card you may access sessions by paying fees aligned to the Medicare Benefits Schedule.  Fees may be partly reimbursed if you have private health insurance. Please contact the Centre for more information about fees.

If you don't have a Medicare card but think you might be eligible, you can apply on the Human Services page at https://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/medicare/medicare-card

Parking

• Free on-site parking available

Accessibility

• Located inside PCYC Inala building (enter via main entry and see headspace Inala sign to the left)
• Accessibility ramp is provided to the Centre’s main entry
• Interpreters available upon request 

Public Transport

Public transport is available via numerous train and bus services.

• We are just a block away from the Inala Plaza and near lots of bus routes including the 100, 110 and 122
• We are also about 3km from the Richlands Train Station which has a connecting bus to the Inala Plaza 

For the most up to date train and bus routes and schedules, please visit the Translink Journey Planner.

Have an impact on how we help young people! Join our Youth Advisory Group! 

The YAG meets monthly and does things like...

• Share ideas about how to support young people
• Guide us in how to communicate with young people
• Help us keep things real and know what's going on for young people

Learn more about our YAG or put forward your interest to join: https://accoras.lpages.co/yag-recruitment/