headspace
Maroochydore

headspace Maroochydore staff are dedicated youth health professionals who can support you in a friendly, confidential and non-judgemental environment.

Jonathon - Centre Manager

Maia - Clinical Lead

Emma - Practice Manager

Reception

• Patrina
• Justice
• Simone

Access and Intake Workers

• Ute
• Lena
• Seanna

Brief Intervention Workers

• Shelby
• Gillian
• Sophie

General Practitioner

• Dr Amanda Thomson - Tuesday 8.30am to 3.30pm  

Allied Health Clinicians

• Catherine Cox (Clinical Psychologist)- Tuesday
• Heather Rees (Psychologist) - Monday
• Scott McKay (Mental Health Social Worker) - Tuesday

Psychiatrist

• Dr Elliot Wilson - Monday (fortnightly) during school term

NOFFS

• Dani (Youth AOD counsellor) - Tuesday

Community Engagement Officer

• Simone - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Consortium Partners:

• Youturn 
• Mental Health Service, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service
• Integrated Family and Youth Service
• NOFFS
• USC Thompson Institute
• EndED
• ETC
• Sunshine Coast Regional Council
• Education Queensland

To make getting help as easy as possible, at headspace Maroochydore you can get initial support from a mental health worker with OR without a formal referral, at no cost.

You can arrange your first appointment either by giving us a call or sending us an email.

You can contact us to refer yourself, a friend, or a family member. We accept young people from any referral source, and embrace a 'no wrong door' policy. This means that even if we aren't the right place for you, we will help to make the appropriate referrals to where you can best be supported.

Other people may want to contact us on your behalf, or make a formal referral via phone or fax. Referrals are welcome from (but not restricted to):

• GP's
• School support staff
• Mental health professionals
• Other support workers/organisations you are involved with

To download our referral form click here

If you have any questions about this process or would like further information please contact us to discuss with one of the friendly headspace Maroochydore staff.

To make getting help as easy as possible, at headspace Maroochydore you can get initial support from a mental health worker with OR without a formal referral, at no cost.

If you go on to work with one of the headspace mental health practitioners (e.g. Psychologist), it is recommended that you get a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from your GP. This will allow us to bulk bill (at no cost to yourself) up to 10 sessions for you in the calendar year.

If you do not have a Medicare card, or do not wish to utilise a MHCP, there is the option to pay for sessions which can be arranged with the centre staff. In the event you are not eligible for Medicare support, or have already utilised your 10 sessions available through a MHCP this year, please contact us to discuss options. headspace Maroochydore can still offer you free support through the intake team in order to develop a treatment plan to best support you in your situation.

For more information on how to get a Medicare Card and your eligibility please visit this link:

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/medicare-card

For more information on how to get a Health Care Card and your eligibility please visit this link:

Healthcare Card

If you have any questions about this process or would like further information please contact us to discuss with one of the friendly headspace Maroochydore staff.

eheadspace online and phone service supports young people and their families going through a tough time.

Some young people have found these various apps, online programs and organisations helpful while they are waiting to see a clinician at headspace Maroochydore:

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

We are always on the lookout for new members to join the headspace Maroochydore Youth Engagement Committee! 

If you are aged 16-25 and have a passion for youth mental health or are looking for a way to get involved in supporting young people on the Sunshine Coast then this is for you.

The YEC is a group of young people who help guide headspace Maroochydore in areas such as what services we provide and how we provide them, how our Centre looks, and how we spread the word and engage in the community! YEC provides you the opportunity to develop skills in running meetings, event management and health promotion.

This is a great opportunity to do some good, meet new people, gain experience and boost your resume!

We want you to make our headspace the best it can be and reach those who need us most.

Contact us to find out more information on how to join! Email