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Broken Hill
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231 Blende Street, Broken Hill, New South Wales 2880
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Phone (02) 9393 9699
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Fax (08) 8088 4947
- headspace.brokenhill@flourishaustralia.org.au
About
headspace  Broken Hill offers young people from the ages 12-25 a welcoming environment where they can access free & confidential mental health support, health advice & general information.Â
Our services include general health services, counselling services, alcohol and other drug services, mental health support, vocational, education & training support.
We believe there is No Wrong Door & dedicate ourselves to ensuring all young people who contact or present at a headspace centre are screened & either assigned for intake, or re-directed to more appropriate service options in their local community.
headspace Broken Hill has disability access.
Hours
- Monday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
- Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
headspace Broken Hill is operated by Flourish Australia. 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, Western NSW PHN.
Services
Your GP can refer you to see a specialist youth psychiatrist for bulk billed assessment and management advice for mental health issues.
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.Â
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.
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.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 Broken Hill
Salary: Voluntary Position
Youth Reference Group - headspace Broken Hill
headspace Broken Hill will be recruiting new members for our Youth Reference Group (YRG).
Are you aged 14-24 and looking to be the youth voice for headspace Broken Hill?
We are looking for young people who want to:
- Make meaningful decisions that have real impact
- Connect with other people passionate about youth mental health
- Have your voice heard on community services in the area
- Organise and be part of local youth events
You will gain experience and new skills with support, training and reference opportunities.
If you are interested we'd love to meet with you!
Please fill in the EOI form here.
Contact person: Rebecca Roennfeldt 02 9393 9699 or Rebecca.roennfeldt@flourishaustralia.org.au
For more information contact:
Name: Rebecca Roennfeldt
Phone: (02) 9393 9699
Email: headspace.brokenhill@flourishaustralia.org.au
More information
Young people 15+ years old can get their own Medicare card by visiting a Medicare office or by calling Medicare on 13 20 11.
Click here for more information on what a Medicare card is and why young people need one.Â
If you are a young person aged 12-25 and you are enquiring about headspace Broken Hill services for yourself you do not require a formal referral. Simply phone, email or show up in person to arrange an appointment with one of our staff.
Our contact details are:
Phone:Â 02 9393 9699
Fax:Â 08 8088 4947
Email:Â headspace.brokenhill@flourishaustralia.org.au
Address:Â 231 Blende Street, Broken Hill 2880
Referrals can be made by calling us on 02 9393 9669 from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, or by completing the referral form. Referral forms can be faxed to us on 08 8088 4947 or emailed at headspace.brokenhill@flourishaustralia.org.au. We also accept referrals from doctors/GPs via a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP), which can also be either emailed or faxed to us using the above details.
headspace Broken Hill provides youth mental health services to schools and the community in the Broken Hill and Far West Region.Â
The services provided have a health promotion and education focus. We deliver these services to promote positive mental health and wellbeing.Â
Please note that these services do not have a medical or therapeutic focus.
Please complete the following form and return this too headspace.brokenhill@flourishaustralia.org.au, attention Service & Community Development Officer.
For further information feel free to contact the headspace Broken Hill team on:
Phone:Â 02 9393 9699
Fax:Â 08 8088 4947
Email:Â headspace.brokenhill@flourishaustralia.org.au
Address:Â 231 Blende Street, Broken Hill 2880
Our Team:
Marnie - Administration Support Officer
Rebecca - Service and Community Development Officer
Youth Access Clinician
Bonnie - Senior Youth Access Clinician
Clinical Lead
Rynnette - Centre Manager
Youth Reference Group
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Doctor:
Dr. Ramu - GP
Dr. Josie - Psychiatrist
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Sexual Health Nurses:
Jo LentonÂ
Kendall Jackman
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Contributing Consortium Members:
Maari Ma
Tyson - ACON
Neami National
Jim - NSW Health Far West Local District
Dr. Josie - Black Dog Institute
Theresa, Dinny, Alli - Mission Australia
PCYC
Lifeline
Broken Hill City Council
Ben & Jake - Royal Flying Doctor Service
Michael - CAMHS
Mandy - Catholic Care
Bec - Joblink Plus
At headspace Broken Hill we welcome and appreciate your feedback, so that we can continually improve our service for young people. Please let us know what you thought about your experience at headspace Broken Hill.
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