headspace
Woolloongabba
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About
Our friendly staff at headspace Woolloongabba can assist young people aged 12 to 25 with mental health, general health, drug, alcohol, work and study issues. Some services are bulk-billed with a Medicare card and valid Mental Health Treatment Plan.
We have a wide range of support available including Psychologists and Social Workers. Check out our tabs below for more information.
While we accept walk-in appointments, we prefer young people call us to book an initial appointment.
We provide wheel chair access throughout the centre including the toilets.
We are accessible by public transport with Buranda Train Station only a short walk away. Please check the Translink website to plan your journey.
Hours
- Monday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
- Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
headspace Woolloongabba is operated by Stride. All headspace services are funded by the Australian Government Department of Health. Administration of funding is carried out by the headspace centre’s local Primary Health Network, in this case, Brisbane South (Brisbane South PHN).
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.
Workers either on site or linked to the centre who can assist you with any alcohol or other drug issue.Â
A group of young people who help with events and some decision making at a centre. Ask your centre about getting involved.
Get tips on how to prepare your resume and present for interviews. Find out about local employment opportunities (full time, part-time, or casual).
Sexual health screenings on site or links to local services.Â
Workers either on site or linked to the centre who can assist you with work or study opportunities.Â
Centres have a range of programs and activities for young people. Just ask your centre what they have on.Â
News
Jobs and volunteering
Positions currently available at headspace Woolloongabba
Employer: Work at headspace Woolloongabba
Mental Health Clinician – Psychologist / Occupational Therapist / Social Worker
Time for a change? Passionate about working with young people?
Are you interested in:
- Improving the lives of young people as part of an interesting and innovative team
- Working in a supportive and inclusive environment with a positive team culture
- Further developing your therapeutic skills in working with young people
- Flexibility – 1-5 days work per week is available
If it's yes to the above, and if you want to be part of a fantastic culture creating change in young people's lives then this role is for you!
We are seeking passionate and experienced Accredited Mental Health Social Workers, Clinical and General Psychologists, and Occupational Therapists to join our multidisciplinary team supporting young people living with mental ill-health.
As a Private Practitioner your income will be derived directly from Medicare Billings so you will need to be eligible to provide services under the Medicare Benefits Scheme (MBS - Better Access).
Role overview:
- Providing high standard assessments, psychological, counselling and therapeutic interventions with 12-25 year olds
- Ability to service between 5-10 clients per day
- Opportunity to run group programs
- Liaising and working with internal and external stakeholders
- Mental Health Care Plan Reviews (5th session) of clients provided to referring GP
- Be a part of the innovative headspace model
About the Benefits!
- Flexible work days between 2 - 4 days weekly, scheduled around your commitments
- Administrative support, including billing and appointment bookings
- Working with, and having the support of a friendly multi-disciplinary team
- Daily case review
- Paperless practice with IT support
- Ongoing referral base
- Lead Agency, Stride, with over 100 years' experience in the Mental Health sector
Apply now
To apply please email a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability to headspace.Woolloongabba@stride.com.au or contact us if you would like any further information on (07) 3249 2222.
More information
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 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, care giver or support person for your first appointment.
To make an appointment
You can call us on (07) 3249 2222
You can email us at headspace.Woolloongabba@stride.com.au
You can drop in and see us at 182 Logan Rd, Woolloongabba QLD 4102.
Please be aware that our email account is only checked during business hours. If you require urgent or out of business hours help please call KidsHelpLine 1800 55 1800, Lifeline 13 11 14 or visit eheadspace
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Privacy
At headspace Woolloongabba 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 available to headspace Woolloongabba staff. The law stops us from sharing your information outside these people 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, such as;Â Â if you or someone else is at significant risk of harm or if the law requires us to do so.
Cost
Our services are free, with 10 appointments bulk billed per year covered by Medicare when you have a Mental Health Treatment Plan and a Medicare Card. You don’t need to have a Mental Health Treatment Plan before contacting headspace and coming in for your first appointment. This can be arranged for you with one of our GP’s or your own, after you attend.
Bulk Billing is where headspace, instead of charging you, can bill Medicare (or the Australian government) for the health services that you receive.
For Service Providers (Including GP's and Government Departments)
If you are a service provider, GP or Government Department, please complete the referral form below and return to headspace Woolloongabba by email, fax or post. If the young person has a Mental Health Care Plan in place please provide a copy of this with the referral form.
We do require all GP's and external referrers to fill in our referral form to make sure that the young person you are referring is suitable for service at headspace Woolloongabba. Where possible, we ask that you have the young person you are referring sign the referral form, click here for our guides on how to do this electronically.
Please note we are an early intervention service; our Clinical Team Leader will assess all incoming referrals and we will contact you shortly after to let you know whether the young person has been accepted into service.
Our fax number is (07) 3038 3090
Our email is headspace.Woolloongabba@stride.com.au
Our postal address is PO Box 6042, Woolloongabba QLD 4102
To access headspace Woolloongabba's services for free all you need to have is a valid Medicare card. Click here to learn more about what a Medicare is and how it can help you to have one.
If you don't have a Medicare card but think you might be eligible, you can click here to apply with the Department of Human Services.
If you are ineligible to apply for a Medicare card, give us a call and we will direct you to alternative appropriate services for you, such as our fee-for-service options which range in price.Â
We run a range of group programs at headspace Woolloongabba. For the most up-to-date information, please get in touch with the centre on (07) 3249 2222.
Diverse City
Diverse City is a 6 session program designed by young people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to support other young people. Each session is held weekly on a Wednesday afternoon, and will cover different topics such as:
- The LGBTIQA+ Community
- Healthy Relationships
- Mental Health
- Alcohol and Other Drugs
If you want to get involved with this group, please get in contact with the centre on (07) 3249 2222 or headspace.Woolloongabba@stride.com.au
Guardians of the Gabba
Calling all heroes! Join our Guardians of the Gabba on Wednesday evenings for our Dungeons & Dragons group! Everyone is welcome from experienced adventurers to first-time crusaders!
This group is for young people 12-25 years old. Get in touch with us on (07) 3249 2222 to find out more about this group!
socialspace
socialspace is an open and free group for meeting new people and making friends! Come along and join in on a relaxed environment, full of great people with music, board games, food, movies and much more!
This group is for young people 12-25 years old and is held weekly on Tuesdays from 5:00pm - 6:00pm. If you would like to come along, give us a call on (07) 3249 2222.
Ride It Out
Ride It Out is a 7 week DBT program for young people aged 12-25. During this group, you will learn how to:
- Ride the waves of your emotions
- Deal with stick situations
- Be more mindful
- Feel more in control
Places are limited, so get in touch with us on (07) 3249 2222 to learn more!
headworks
headworks is a job club for young people looking for employment. Through this group, young people will learn about resume writing, interview skills, and using their own networks to find employment. We will also take them out into work environments to practice all of these skills.
To get involved with this program, give us a call on (07) 3249 2222 or send us an email at headspace.Woolloongabba@stride.com.au
Parking
headspace Woolloongabba is located in the Gabba Traffic Area. A two hour parking limit applies to all on-street parking spaces within The Gabba Traffic Area between 7am-7pm, Monday to Friday, unless signed otherwise. On days when events are held at the Gabba, a 15 minute parking limit applies to all on-street parking spaces between 7am-10pm. Click here for more info.
Public Transport
headspace Woolloongabba is accessible by public transport with the Buranda Train Station and bus stops only a short walk away. Click here to head to Translink's website to plan your journey.
Accessibility
headspace Woolloongabba is located on the ground floor, with wheelchair access throughout the centre, including the bathrooms.
Some young people have found these various apps, online programs and organisations helpful while they are waiting to see a clinician at headspace Woolloongabba:
eheadspace - Free, confidential, over the phone or online counselling service provided by headspace. 1800 650 890 or eheadspace.org.au
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
Bite Back - Online activities, psychoeducation and positive psychology to support young people with their mental health. biteback.org.au
BeyondNow App -Â Â 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
The Desk - Online tools and programs to support students with their mental health. thedesk.org.au
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
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headspace Woolloongabba staff are dedicated health professionals who are passionate about working with young people and supporting you in a safe, friendly, confidential and non-judgemental environment.
Management Team:
Regional Services Manager - Ash
Clinical Services Manager (Primary) - Vanessa
Clinical Services Manager (Uplift and Early Psychosis) - Veronica
Operations Manager - Johanna
Clinical Team:
Clinical Manager - Lynda
Senior Intake Clinician - Natalie
Intake and Assessment Clinician - Alex
Intake and Assessment Clinician - Emily
Brief Intervention Clinician - Ghassani
Brief Intervention Clinician - Josh
Social Inclusion Coordinator - Matt
Uplift Senior Clinician - Meera
Uplift Clinician - Bel
Community Team:
Community Engagement Coordinator - Kris
Admin Team:
Senior Medical Receptionist - Meredith
Medical Receptionist - Leata
Medical Receptionist - Natalie
Medical Receptionist - Dewi
Private Practitioners:
Mental Health Social Worker - Michelle
Clinical Psychologist - Ashleigh
Clinical Psychologist - Emma
Psychologist - Sasha
Psychologist - Dawne
Psychologist - Sathya
Psychologist - Tara
Psychologist - Paul
Mental Health Occupational Therapist - Annie
Mental Health Occupational Therapist - Jess
Dietitian - Kate
Other Services available:
Work and Study Support - Maxima Employment
Work and Study Support - Salvation Army
Alcohol and Other Drug Support - Clarence St (formerly ADAWS)
Lead Agency:
Stride
The Youth Reference Group (YRG) is made up of a diverse group of young volunteers aged 16-25 years, who help support and guide the centre on key components of youth mental health service delivery and community awareness initiatives both within the centre and the broader community.
The role of the YRG is varied and members are offered a range of opportunities to contribute to our centre and their community including; reviewing decisions regarding the day to day running of the centre, helping plan youth events and representing headspace Woolloongabba at events or in the media.
If you would like to join our headspace Woolloongabba Youth Reference Group you can apply here, or complete the Youth Reference Group application and forward it to headspace.Woolloongabba@stride.com.au.
Events
Any upcoming events will be advertised online on our Facebook and Instagram, and our website will be updated here with a timetable regularly.
All activities are free unless otherwise noted and will be run by our friendly team.
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Community Engagement
if you would like resources to distribute to young people aged 12-25 please email headspace.Woolloongabba@stride.com.au.
For all enquiries regarding presentations and community engagement activities please contact headspace.Woolloongabba@stride.com.au and attention Kris, our Community Engagement Coordinator. Please be advised that 2-3 weeks notice for presentations and events is appreciated.Â
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We are so grateful to be supported by such an amazing community.
Fundraisers and donations assist us to raise awareness and educate the community on mental health and wellbeing. They also help us to improve our centre helping to make sure young people have a positive experience when they visit us.
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Fundraising
If you would like to organise a fundraiser for headspace Woolloongabba, please get in touch with our Community Engagement Coordinator at headspace.Woolloongabba@stride.com.au or on (07) 3249 2222.
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Donations
If you would like to make a donation to headspace Woolloongabba, please get in touch with our centre on (07) 3249 2222 or send an email to headspace.Woolloongabba@stride.com.au.
All donations over $2 are tax deductible. Please let us know if you require a receipt for your donation.
Here at headspace Woolloongabba, we love working with students on placement to help develop their skills, as well as support our staff. If you're interested in a potential placement with us, get in touch with the centre on (07) 3249 2222 or headspace.Woolloongabba@stride.com.au.