Our centre is located at 264 Peisley Street, Orange. We have handy parking in front of and next to our building and are located only a short walk from the CBD.

Our centre is wheelchair accessible.

Getting to our centre:

Orange Taxi: 02 6325 0099

Orange Busline: https://www.buslinesgroup.com.au/orange-maps-timetables

referrals to headspace Orange

Are you aged between 16 and 25 and live in Orange?

Kaleidoscope is a social and support group for LGBTQIA+ teens. This is an inclusive group for young people aged 12-25 in the local area who identify as LGBTQIA+ or are questioning their gender of sexuality.

This group is currently running on Wednesday fortnightly. Call 02 6369 9300 for more information and bookings.

Volunteers are needed for this group. If you would like to help out by volunteering and you have a working with children check, please contact us for more information.

Gaming group is a social group that encourages healthy gaming behaviours while teaching life skills that promote good mental health.

The group runs fortnightly on Thursday's from 4pm - 6pm and caters to those aged 12-25 who are interested in gaming of all kinds including video, card and board games.

For more information contact hs.orange@mararthonhealth.com.au or phone 02 6369 9300.

headspace work and study programs support 15-25 year old's to plan a career, find employment or work towards further education – in a highly accessible, confidential and youth-friendly environment.

From one-on-one support with a careers specialist to linking in with industry-specific mentors, our work and study programs provide free, expert and tailored support.

The service exists to support young people whose work and study activities have been impacted by mental health, especially for those young people who are not eligible for traditional employment services or are not receiving the level of support they need from these services.

And they are delivered online or over the phone to ensure that all your people, wherever they live, can take part.

Workers either on site or linked to the centre who can assist you with work or study opportunities. 

Our Family and Friends Group is made up of community members who are passionate about the mental health and wellbeing of young people. We provide them with the opportunity to have input into the strategic direction of headspace services and local mental health services. 

Friends and Family Group members do vital work to keep our service running. Member responsibilities include:

• Participating in bi monthly meetings on a regular basis
• Undertaking training about headspace, mental health, mental illness and talking to the media
• Participating in teleconferences, email and Facebook discussions
• Supporting local headspace activities

Some members may choose to:

• Become community advocates for youth mental health which will raise awareness of youth mental health, encourage young people to seek help early and to educate the broader community about mental health and wellbeing
• Be involved in community education activities
• Become a media spokesperson to advocate for youth mental health and wellbeing
• Speak at public functions, local schools, mental health forums or conferences.

If you are interested in becoming an advocate for youth mental health and wellbeing in your area please contact the centre on 6369 9300 or complete the follow application form and return to emma.crisp@marathonhealth.com.au

Application Package

What is a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP)?

A MHTP is created by your GP. It briefly outlines what your concerns may be and what is the best way forward. This often includes counselling through a professional such as a psychologist. MHTP's last for 12 months and allow up to six appointments before a review with your GP is required. After that review, your GP will work with you to determine whether it is necessary to access another four appointments in a calendar year (so a total of 10 appointments in a calendar year).

Why do I need to get a MHTP?

Here at headspace Orange, all of our services are FREE because we claim the cost of your appointment through Medicare. To access our psychology services free of charge, you are required to get a MHTP from your GP.

How do I get a MHTP?

Your headspace Orange Youth Care Coordinator can help with this by sending their notes to a GP (with your permission). Then all you need to do is book an appointment with a GP. Be sure to request a long appointment as it often takes at least 20 minutes for the doctor to create a plan for you. It might be a good idea to mention to your GP that you would like a MHTP so you can access headspace Orange’s services.

I have a MHTP, now what?

Once you have your MHTP, you can ask your GP to email to headspace or drop it into the centre or call our reception staff and let them know so that we can offer you the next available appointment with a psychologist.

What happens if my Doctor won’t write a MHTP for me?

If this happens, let us know and we’ll work with you to find another option. Don’t worry, we’ll still do all we can to support you, even without a MHTP.

You can have your own Medicare card if you’re aged 15 or older and enrolled in Medicare.

To get your own card you need to complete a form. Complete the Application to copy or transfer from one Medicare card to another form.

The form is then given to a service centre. To make sure it’s you, they will ask for some identification. You need to bring one of the following:

• birth certificate
• current driver’s licence
• current passport.
  
  

They will usually tell you your Medicare number straight away and send your card in 3 to 4 weeks.

You can use a digital copy of your Medicare card in the meantime. 

Keep in mind, you can only be on 2 Medicare cards at the same time.