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Morwell
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Corner of George Street and Hazelwood Road Morwell, Morwell, Victoria 3840
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Phone (03) 5136 8300
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Fax (03) 5136 8333
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info@headspacemorwell.org.au
About
headspace Morwell is a free and welcoming safe space for young people aged between 12 and 25 and their family and friends.
Hours
- Monday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:00am - 7:30pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am - 7:30pm
- Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
headspace Morwell is operated by Latrobe Community Health Service. All headspace services are funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. Administration of funding is carried out by the headspace centre’s local Primary Health Network, in this case, Gippsland (Gippsland PHN).
Services
Support and assistance finding accommodation or related support services.
Services could include: provision of contraception and advice, testing, support, treatment and management of sexually transmissible infections(STI) HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis vaccination for Hepatitis and HPV, pregnancy testing and referral.
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.
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.
Your GP can refer you to see a specialist youth psychiatrist for bulk billed assessment and management advice for mental health issues.
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.
Jobs and volunteering
Positions currently available at headspace Morwell
Salary: Volunteer
Applications are now open for volunteers 12-25 y/o wanting to join our Youth Reference Group.
This is your opportunity to be the voice of young people in your community and shape headspace services at headspace Morwell.
Apply to be a part of our Youth Reference Group here.
For more information contact:
Name: Danica DiCiero
Phone: 5136 8300
Email: info@headspacemorwell.org.au
More information
Do you have any praise, suggestions or feedback about headspace Morwell's services or centre?
We'd love to hear your ideas.
Simply fill out the quick survey below.
It is private and confidential, but if you would like us to get back to you just leave your contact details in the first section of the survey.
Have your say about headspace Morwell.
service providers can download a referral form here
please return this form by email info@headspacemorwell.org.au or fax 03 5136 8333.
For after hours services, please contact:
- eheadspace on 1800 650 890 or eheadspace.org.au (9am-1am, 7 days a week)
- The Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 (24/7)
- Lifeline on 13 11 14 (24/7)
In case of a crisis or emergency, please contact:
- Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511 (24/7)
- Emergency on 000 (24/7)
Are you aged between 12 and 25 and live, work or study in the Latrobe Valley region? Do you have something to say about youth mental health, and drug and alcohol issues?
What is the headspace Morwell Youth Reference Group?
A volunteer group for young people aged 12-25 who are passionate about mental health!
Check out a quick video of our Morwell YRG members here.
headspace is providing young people with the opportunity to be heard and be active around youth mental health, and alcohol and other drug issues. There are a number of roles you can play in the headspace Morwell YRG, including:
- Leading a project in your local area
- Website consultation and development
- Research and evaluation of headspace Morwell services
- Consultation around resource development such as factsheets, brochures, radio ads etc
- Peer support and mentoring
- Speaking to local schools and community groups
By getting involved you will:
- Have the opportunity to have your say and direct youth mental health services in Australia
- Develop new skills through involvement and formal training opportunities
- Meet and work with other young people who are passionate about youth mental health
- Make a difference to youth mental health
Who can apply?
We are looking for anyone aged between 12 and 25 who is interested in youth mental health. We want you to apply if:
you have had your own experiences of feeling depressed, anxious or another mental health issue
you have a friend or family member who has/or had a mental health issue
you feel passionate about and are interested in mental health issues
The group is also keen to hear the voices of Indigenous young people, young people from different cultural backgrounds, young people from rural and remote areas and LGBTIQ young people.
How do I get involved?
Contact headspace Morwell on
Phone: 5136 8300 or
email: info@headspacemorwell.org.au
Whatever is a youth led social/action group based at headspace Morwell. It consists of members from the LGBTIQ community who wish to socialize with like-minded people and/or engage the community in whatever positive way they choose.
This group meets once a fortnight on Wednesday 5-6:30pm at headspace Morwell.
If you are interested in joining
contact Chantelle Chitty on
Phone: 5136 8300 or
email: info@headspacemorwell.org.au
If you would like headspace Morwell to attend your event or give a presentation contact us with proposed dates/times and any other details you have.
sessions do book out so be sure to give plenty of notice.
Send request to:
Danica DiCiero - Youth Community Engagement Worker - info@headspacemorwell.org.au
Presentations are general in nature, they cover what headspace is and general information about positive mental health.