headspace
Redcliffe
About
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We are offering support in person, as well as telehealth appointmentsheadspace Redcliffe is a free mental health service for young people aged 12-25. Scroll down for more info! |
You can view our centre brochure here
Hours
- Monday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:30am - 6:00pm
- Thursday: 9:30am - 6:00pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
headspace Redcliffe is operated by Open Minds Australia. 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, Brisbane North (Partners 4 Health Ltd).
Services
Services could include: provision of contraception and advice, testing, support, treatment and management of sexually transmissible infections(STI) HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis vaccination for Hepatitis and HPV, pregnancy testing and referral.
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.
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 work or study opportunities.
Centres have a range of programs and activities for young people. Just ask your centre what they have on.
Jobs and volunteering
Positions currently available at headspace Redcliffe
Employer: Open Minds Australia
headspace Redcliffe offers a limited number of student placements each year, the demand for these is always high. To assist students to decide whether headspace Redcliffe may be an appropriate and suitable placement option, we have created the following information.
What type of activities do students get to participate in whilst on placement?
Whilst on placement at headspace Redcliffe, students work closely with members of the Intake & Assessment Team. This Team is made up of mental health professionals with a range of different tertiary qualifications including Psychology and Social Work.
The type of activities students typically have the opportunity to participate in whilst on placement at headspace Redcliffe includes:
- conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessment;
- participating in Clinical Review meetings;
- making referrals to external and internal service providers;
- providing case coordination;
- leading or co-facilitating therapeutic groups;
- providing brief intervention counselling sessions; and
- participating in community awareness activities (e.g. providing presentations at schools to students, teachers and parents or hosting a stall at a community based event).
Whilst on placement at headspace Redcliffe there may also be an opportunity to observe or co-facilitate a counselling session with one of the Centre’s qualified Allied Health Counsellors. This however is at the discretion of the client and Allied Health Counsellor.
What type of students can complete a placement at headspace Redcliffe?
The type of students headspace Redcliffe can offer placements to each year depends on the professional background of the Centre’s Intake & Assessment Team and their schedules.
Due to the headspace model of service provision, student placements are not offered to:
- High school students;
- Students completing their first placement (e.g. 3rd year Bachelor of Social Work students or 1st year Masters of Social Work (qualifying) students);
- Bachelor of Counselling students;
- Bachelor of Human Services students; or
- Bachelor of Nursing students.
Note - Sometimes there are placement opportunities available for TAFE students however these placements are completed with our Community Development Officer and not with the Intake & Assessment Team. The type of activities TAFE students typically have the opportunity to participate in whilst on placement at headspace Redcliffe varies according to the student’s placement requirements and the Community Development Officer’s priorities at the time.
Who provides on-site supervision?
Students receive on-site supervision from a member of the Intake & Assessment Team or the Centre’s Clinical Lead. Depending on the type of qualification students are completing students may also be required to access supervision from an external supervisor.
How do I make a request for a placement at the centre?
The most appropriate way to request a placement at headspace Redcliffe is through your education provider’s Field Education Unit, Placement Coordinator or equivalent.
headspace Redcliffe does not accept placement requests from individual students.
The availability of student placements will be advertised on the headspace Redcliffe website and social media channels:
For more information contact:
Name: Student Placement Information
Phone: (07) 3897 1897
Email: headspace.redcliffe@openminds.org.au
More information
Transport
Parking
- Parking is available in front of headspace Redcliffe. This can be accessed off Portwood Street.
- Accessible parking is available, and an accessibility ramp is provided to the centre’s main entry.
Public Transport
Public transport is available via numerous train and bus services.
- The Kippa Ring Railway station is approximately a 40 minute walk from the centre’s main entry, however buses are available. For directions click here.
- The nearest bus stop is located on Anzac Avenue, just a few minutes walk from the centre. For directions click here.
For the most up to date train and bus routes and schedules, please visit the Translink Journey Planner
Accessibility
General
- Water, tea, and coffee is available at reception
- All rooms are air conditioned/heated
- All rooms have plenty of comfortable seating
Wheelchair Users
- Accessibility parking is available in the car park behind the centre (with access off Portwood Street)
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse
- An interpreter will be provided to you at your request and at no cost to you.
This service is provided by The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) and is funded by the PHN.
Neurodivergence
- If the space is unoccupied, young people can use our group room for movement or stimming
Invisible Disabilities
- Staff are aware that not all disabilities are visible and will take your requirements seriously
Deaf/HoH
- To get support from us you can drop in to our office in person, send us an email, get a GP to fax a referral or ask a friend or family member to call on your behalf. Our email address is headspace.redcliffe@openminds.org.au
- headspace will pay for an Auslan interpreter for all your sessions
- All staff are accustomed to being asked for pen/paper or reading phone screens
Blind and low-vision
- On request, a walk through of the site can be arranged
- Guide dogs are of course welcome. Staff are aware your guide dog is working and will not pat or play with them