headspace
Toowoomba
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About
headspace Toowoomba offers Care and Support for Young People aged 12 to 25.
Family and Friends are also most welcome.
We offer Mental Health, Physical & Sexual Health, Drug & Alcohol, and Work & Study support.
Check us out on Instagram and Facebook.
Hours
- Monday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
headspace Toowoomba is operated by Youturn Youth Support. 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, Darling Downs and West Moreton Primary Health Network (DDWM PHN).
Services
Nutrition screening, dietary assessment and education about food and lifestyle, also support around healthy eating strategies.
Sexual health screenings on site or links to local services.
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.
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 concern.
A group of young people who help with events and some decision making at a centre. Ask your centre about getting involved.
News
Jobs and volunteering
Positions currently available at headspace Toowoomba
Employer: Youturn Youth Support
We are seeking experienced Mental Health Professionals to join our dynamic and progressive team on a contract basis: General Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Mental Health Social Workers, Mental Health Occupational Therapists, and other Allied Health Practitioners with Medicare bulk billing eligibility.
headspace Toowoomba offers 12-25 year-olds Care and Support of Mental Health needs in conjunction with any co-occurring Alcohol and Other Drugs, Physical and Sexual Health, and Work and Study needs through a multidisciplinary team approach.
headspace Toowoomba is a partnership of local health and community service organisations provided under the auspice of Youturn Limited. Our aim is to provide fully integrated free primary health care services for young people in one “youth friendly” environment. Your role in this team would be to provide intervention to young people with mild to moderate mental health needs.
For more information contact:
Phone: (07) 4639 9000
Email: headspace.toowoomba@youturn.org.au
Employer: Youturn Youth Support
headspace Toowoomba seeks a General Practitioner to operate out of our site.
What we are looking for:
- An interest in mental health (particularly early intervention)
- A desire to make a difference in the lives of young people
- To provide a full range of health services including sexual and reproductive health, chronic health management and general health checks
- Be Vocationally Registered and eligible to apply for a Medicare Provider number
What we can offer?
- Two General Practitioner consulting rooms
- Multi-disciplinary team focus with support from onsite Allied Health Practitioners and receptionist
- Flexible working hours with few limits while you build your practice
- Full administration support including reception, appointment bookings & billing
- Fully computerised medical software with IT support
- Fully managed care co-ordination along with regular multi-disciplinary case reviews
For more information contact:
Phone: (07) 4639 9000
Email: headspace.toowoomba@youturn.org.au
Employer: Youturn Youth Support
We are seeking a highly motivated Intervention Worker to join the headspace Toowoomba team.
The purpose of the Intervention Worker position is to effectively engage, screen, assess, refer, provide interventions, and coordinate care for young people aged 12-25 years that contact or are referred to headspace Toowoomba.
As one of the first contact points for young people accessing headspace Toowoomba, the Intervention Worker will need to build a positive rapport with a wide range of young people, as well as their family and friends.
The Intervention Worker will need to be skilled in assessing a young person’s needs, including complex risk assessments and the ability to action a plan to mitigate any identified risk.
The Intervention Worker will participate in regular clinical supervision and will be required to present and discuss cases with the multidisciplinary team.
The Intervention Worker will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including core clinical workers, contract clinical workers (General Practitioners and Allied Health Practitioners), consortium workers and core non-clinical workers. They will also work closely with local community and partner youth and health services to provide holistic and integrated care.
For more information contact:
Phone: (07) 4639 9000
Email: headspace.toowoomba@youturn.org.au
More information
Are you 12-25 and need someone to talk to? At headspace Toowoomba, we've got your back.
If you
- are feeling down, stressed, or can't stop worrying.
- haven't felt like yourself for a long time.
- can't deal with school or finding it difficult to concentrate.
- are feeling sick or worried about your health.
- want to cut down on your drinking or drug use.
- want to talk about sexuality, identity, or relationships.
- are having difficulties with friendships.
- have sexual health issues or want to find out about contraception.
- are being bullied, cyberbullied, hurt, or harassed.
- are worried about work or study or if you're having money trouble.
- are worried about a friend or family member.
headspace Toowoomba can help.
At headspace Toowoomba, our primary focus is the wellbeing of Young People in the region, and we understand that getting help early is important in resolving problems effectively.
Our services are free or low cost and we make sure that your privacy and confidentiality are maintained and respected. If headspace Toowoomba is seriously worried about your safety, or the safety of someone else they must, by law, try to keep everyone safe. This means we may have to share our concerns with someone else. You can talk to your headspace Toowoomba worker about confidentiality at any time, if you have questions, or need more information.
Please bring your Medicare card with you. If you don't have a Medicare card, or you forget it, don't worry, we'll sort something out for you. To make an appointment just call or drop into headspace Toowoomba! Alternatively, you can ask a friend, teacher, parent, other family member, health worker, or community agency to contact headspace Toowoomba with you.
headspace Toowoomba has great access for Young People and their Family and Friends. We have off street parking, disability friendly spaces, and access to interpreters.
You are welcome to bring family and friends with you if you wish. We love it.
We understand that asking for help when you're not feeling yourself can sometimes be difficult or uncomfortable.
Because of this, headspace Toowoomba have made our referral process as easy as possible.
If you are 12-25
- You can refer yourself.
- You can have Family or Friends refer you (with your consent).
- Your Doctor can refer you.
- Your School, TAFE, University, or other Agency helping you, can refer you (with your consent) or assist you in making an appointment.
If you are under 16 years of age, we love if you can come with a parent, care giver, or support person for your first appointment.
To make an appointment
You can call us on 07 4639 9000.
You can drop in an see us at 1 Snell Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350.
If you require urgent, or out of business hours help, please call Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800, Lifeline - 13 11 14, or visit - eheadspace.com.au
Privacy
At headspace Toowoomba 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 Toowoomba Workers. 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; if you or someone else is at significant harm risk or if the law requires us to do so.
Cost
Care and Support is free. We have bulk billed appointments using Mental Health Care Plans and General Practitioner Management Plans. We also have in-kind support appointments with our Community Partners.
You don’t need to have a Mental Health Care Plan or General Practitioner Management Plan before contacting headspace Toowoomba and coming in for your first appointment. These can be arranged for you with your own Doctor, after you attend.
Bulk Billing is where headspace Toowoomba, instead of charging you, can bill Medicare for the Care and Support that you receive.
In-kind support is where appointments are donated to headspace Toowoomba by our Community Partners to help Young People have a variety of Care and Support choices.
headspace Toowoomba workers are dedicated youth health professionals who can support you in a friendly, confidential, and non-judgemental environment.
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What is our Youth Engagement Subcommittee (YES)?
Providing Young People with the opportunity to be heard.
There are a number of roles you can do as a YES Member, including
- Leading a project / event / fundraiser in our Toowoomba region;
- Represent headspace Toowoomba and Young People;
- Social media and website consultation and development;
- Research and evaluation of headspace Toowoomba Care and Support;
- Consultation around resource development such as, factsheets, brochures, etc.;
- Peer support and mentoring;
- Become a Media Spokesperson; and
- Have the opportunity to sit in a Chair, or Vice Chair position.
By getting involved you will
- Have the opportunity to have your say about Mental Health Care and Support at headspace Toowoomba;
- Develop new skills;
- Attend leadership training;
- Be given the opportunity to participate in Mental Health training opportunities;
- Meet and work with other Young People who are passionate about Mental Health; and
- Make a difference to Mental Health.
Expectations and requirement’s
- Attend YES Meetings (held every month).
- Participate in planning and attending events.
- headspace Toowoomba will provide some training to support you to participate in the above activities.
How do I get involved?
- Complete the YES Application Form and email it to headspacetwba@youturn.org.au or you can drop it into headspace Toowoomba at 1 Snell Street, Toowoomba, QLD
What is our Family and Friends Subcommittee (FaFS)?
Providing Family and Friends of Young People with the opportunity to be heard.
There are a number of roles you can do as a FaFS Member, including
- Leading a project / event / fundraiser in our Toowoomba region;
- Represent headspace Toowoomba;
- Social media and website consultation and development;
- Research and evaluation of headspace Toowoomba Care and Support;
- Consultation around resource development such as, factsheets, brochures, etc.;
- Peer support and mentoring; and
- Have the opportunity to sit in a Chair, or Vice Chair position.
By getting involved you will
- Have the opportunity to have your say about Mental Health Care and Support at headspace Toowoomba;
- Develop new skills;
- Attend leadership training;
- Be given the opportunity to participate in Mental Health training opportunities;
- Meet and work with other People who are passionate about Mental Health; and
- Make a difference to Mental Health.
Expectations and requirement’s
- Attend FaFS Meetings (held every month).
- Participate in planning and attending events.
- headspace Toowoomba will provide some training to support you to participate in the above activities.
How do I get involved?
- Complete a FaFS Application Form and email it to community.headspacetwba@youturn.org.au or you can drop it into headspace Toowoomba at 1 Snell Street, Toowoomba, QLD
Events
Any upcoming events will be advertised online on our Facebook and Instagram.
All activities are free unless otherwise noted and will be run by our friendly team.
Community Engagement
If you would like resources to distribute to young people aged 12-25 please email community.headspacetwba@youturn.org.au.
For all enquiries regarding presentations and community engagement activities please contact community.headspacetwba@youturn.org.au. Please be advised that 2-3 weeks’ notice for presentations and events is appreciated.
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 headspace Toowoomba, helping to make sure Young People have a positive experience when they visit us.
Fundraising
If you would like to organise a fundraiser for headspace Toowoomba, please get in touch with us at community.headspacetwba@youturn.org.au or on (07) 4639 9000.
Donations
If you would like to donate to headspace Toowoomba, please get in touch with our centre on (07) 4639 9000 or send an email to community.headspacetwba@youturn.org.au.
All donations over $2 are tax deductible. Please let us know if you require a receipt for your donation.