headspace
Hawthorn

6/1/2020 

The bush fires currently taking place across the country are in no doubt, distressing. If you're feeling uneasy about it - you are not alone. 

The following resources will give you a few tips for coping as well as unpacking the emotions you may be feeling. 

Young people click here 

Parents supporting children and young people, click here 

You can also access support via eheadspace here 

headspace Hawthorn partners with local schools, universities, sporting clubs and community groups to provide community engagement events, activities or health education presentations and workshops. 

If you'd like to get headspace Hawthorn involved with something you're doing, or you'd like us to come and give a presentation or workshop - please see more information here  and fill out the community engagement request form here 

Please note we require at least 2 weeks notice before the date of your event.  

Please be aware we are not available for community engagement of weekends. 

headspace Hawthorn has a youth friendly doctor (GP) available for young people aged 12-25. 

This is a free service with a Medicare card. 

Appointments are available on Wednesdays and Thursdays. 

To make an appointment, you can book online here or call headspace Hawthorn on 9006 6500 

For more information on how to apply for your own Medicare card click here

What should I expect at my first appointment?

When you first come to headspace Hawthorn you will be greeted by our friendly staff. If you have a Medicare card or the number, bring it along with you. You will then be asked to use an iPad to give us some details about your wellbeing. After this, you'll sit down with one of our intake workers who will work with you to develop a plan that suits your needs.

How much does it cost? 

Headspace Hawthorn is a free service.  

Should longer term support be required, fee options can be negotiated. Please advise if you have a concession or Centrelink card. We have EFTPOS facilities.

Some of our programs are covered under Medicare. To apply for a Medicare card, please click on this link 

 What if I can't get a Medicare card? 

headspace Hawthorn offers free counselling that does not require a Medicare card

How do I get to headspace Hawthorn?

We are located above the Hawthorn Arts Centre at  Level 1, 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn just near the corner of Glenferrie and Burwood Roads. Glenferrie train station is 200 meters away on Glenferrie Road. Tram stop 73 for the number 16 tram is only 50 meters away on Burwood Road. There is 2 hour parking available behind headspace on Kent Street. 

Is there disability access at headspace Hawthorn?

We have automatic doors and a lift for wheelchair accessibility. If you require any assistance at all, please call us on (03) 9006 6500, a staff member would be happy to come down and greet you.

Are there any resources or helpful information I can download?

headspace has a resource library full of factsheets for young people here.

headspace Hawthorn also has a downloadable wallet card with local numbers and information available here.

Are there any employment opportunities with headspace Hawthorn?

Any employment opportunities at headspace Hawthorn will be advertised on our website, Access Health and Community's website and on headspace National's website. 

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Are there any employment opportunities with headspace Hawthorn?

Any employment opportunities at headspace Hawthorn will be advertised on our lead agency's website and on headspace National's website. 

Can I volunteer with headspace Hawthorn?

headspace Hawthorn provides those aged 16-24 with the opportunity to be heard and to take action to improve the health and wellbeing of young people through our Youth Advisory Group (YAG).

The YAG develops and delivers community events and projects and provides feedback to the centre on how to improve youth mental health services. 

YAG members have the opportunity to expand their skills and knowledge in advocacy, public speaking, project management and mental health.

How do I get involved?

Recruitment for the headspace Hawthorn Youth Advisory Group is now open for 2020. Please read the PD here and fill in the application form here

Can I do a placement with headspace Hawthorn?

We offer a small number of placements that are organised directly with a partner university. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate placement requests from other students.

Can I do work experience or an internship with headspace Hawthorn?

Unfortunately we do not currently offer internships or work experience opportunities at this time. 

Who can I contact for more information?

Please ensure that you have read this section thoroughly. If you have a question that has not been answered, you can send us an email.

100% of donations go towards improving the mental health and wellbeing of young people in our local community.

Making a donation is easy

To make a donation simply click on the link to go through to the headspace Hawthorn Give Now fundraising page. All donations $2 and over are tax deductible. Following your payment you will receive a receipt via email.

How will your donation support young people in our community?

Our goal is to increase the number of young people seeking help early by:

• Improving the mental health literacy of young people and their supports
• Raise awareness about headspace Hawthorn and its range of services
• Mobilise local young people to take action to reduce the stigma associated with mental health

Are you considering running a fundraising event for headspace Hawthorn?

If your school, club or workplace are interested in running a fundraising event for headspace Hawthorn then we would like to hear from you.

For more information and for fundraising support please contact us on 9006 6500 or email us!

The team at headspace Hawthorn aims to continually improve how they deliver mental health and wellbeing services to young people aged 12 - 25. We would like to invite you to provide feedback that will assist us in this process. To do so please fill out the feedback form and  then email it to enquiries@headspacehawthorn.org.au, or use our online form here.