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headspace
Ballarat
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Level 1, 20 Dawson St North, Ballarat, Victoria 3350
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Phone (03) 5304 4777
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Fax (03) 5304 4700
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info@headspaceballarat.org.au
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About
headspace supports young people aged 12 - 25 years with mental health, physical health, drug & alcohol, educational & vocational support.
All of our services are FREE.
We have relocated to a new, purpose-built space designed to be more welcoming, inclusive, and accessible for young people, families, and the community.
We are providing the same great support in a new and improved location. Our new home at Level 1, 20 Dawson Street North, provides more space and a fresh environment for young people to connect with our team.
Referral Forms
Referrals for young person support
Young people can access support at headspace Ballarat through the following referral options:
- Young person self-referral:
Use this form to refer yourself or your child for ongoing support (up to 6 sessions). - Young person professional referral:
Use this form to refer a young person you are working with in a professional capacity for ongoing support (up to 6 sessions). - Single Session Support referral:
Use this form to refer a young person for Single Session Support, a one-off counselling session focused on what matters most right now.
Referrals for parent and carer support
Parents and carers can access support at headspace Ballarat through the following referral options.
- Parent & carer peer support program self-referral:
Use this form to access headspace Ballarat’s parent and carer peer support program. - Parent & carer peer support program professional referral:
Use this form to refer a parent or carer you are working with in a professional capacity to the parent and carer peer support program.
Physical Health Services
You don't need to be a headspace Ballarat client to access these clinics.
FREE GP Clinic:
Wednesday evenings 5:00-7:00pm.
Medicare bulk-billed, by appointment only.
Call 53044777 to book.
FREE Sexual Health Clinic:
Every Wednesday and fortnightly Thursdays
BOOK ONLINE or call 5304 4777.
Walk-ins accepted subject to availability.
Group Programs
DBT Skills Group
What the program will cover:
Tools to manage emotions, handle impulsive behaviour, understand yourself better, and improve relationships with friends and family.
Program details
When: Tuesdays for 6 weeks, commencing 10 February 2026
Time: 4:30-6:30pm
Where: headspace Ballarat, Level 1, 20 Dawson Street North, Ballarat Central
Cost: Free
Eligibility: Young people aged 14-18 years
Parent/carer involvement: A parent or carer is required to attend Week 4 (Walking the Middle Path), which focuses on communication skills between adolescents and caregivers
Requirements: Young people are expected to attend all six sessions.
Expression of interest
Submit and expression of interest via this DBT Skills Group referral form
Upon receiving an expression of interest form, one of the group facilitators will be in contact for further information.
Neurospace
Neurospace is a social club aimed at providing a safe space for 18 - 25 year old neurodivergent young adults to build social connections and friendships.
We are now accepting expressions of interest to attend Neurospace!
Over the 6 weeks we will be expressing our identities and creativity through scrap booking, collaging and creating mood boards.
When:
Week 1 – Thurs 19th Feb / 5pm – 6pm
Week 2 - Thurs 26th Feb / 5pm - 6pm
Week 3 - Thurs 5th March / 5pm - 6pm
Week 4 - Thurs 12th March / 5pm - 6pm
Week 5 - Thurs 19th March / 5pm - 6pm
Week 6 - Thurs 26th March / 5pm - 6pm
Where: headspace Ballarat, Level 1, 20 Dawson Street Nth, Ballarat Central
Expression of interest
Submit and expression of interest via this Neurospace Expression of Interest Form
Hours
- Monday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
- Thursday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
headspace Ballarat is operated by Ballarat Community Health. 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, Western Victoria (Western Victoria PHN).
Services
Nutrition screening, dietary assessment and education about food and lifestyle, also support around healthy eating strategies.
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.
Workers either on site or linked to the centre who can assist you with work or study opportunities.
Get tips on how to prepare your resume and present for interviews. Find out about local employment opportunities (full time, part-time, or casual).
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 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
More information
Intake & Engagement Workers
- Leah (she/her)
- Manuela (she/her)
- Eva (she/her)
- Emily (she/her)
- Chris (he/him)
- Tanika (she/her)
Vocational & Education
- Nicole (she/her) - headspace Youth Employment Program (YEP/IPS)
- Sam (he/him) - headspace Youth Employment Program (YEP/IPS)
- Jake (he/him) - headspace Youth Employment Program (YEP/IPS)
- Felicity (she/her) - Victorian Early Leaver Connection Initiative (VELCI)
General Health, Mental Health, Specialist and In-Kind Practitioners
- Dr Bernie (he/him) - Doctor [Wednesday evenings]
- Dr Raj (he/him) - Psychiatrist [Wednesday]
- Nurse Bernie (she/her) - Sexual Health Nurse [Wednesday]
- Zoe (she/her)- Dietitian [Wednesday]
- Trish (she/her) - Clinical Psychologist
- Hamish (he/him) - Psychologist
- Mark (he/him) - Mental Health Social Worker
- Katrina (she/her) - Youth Law
- Jessie (she/her) - AOD
Peer Workers
- Bridie (she/her) - Peer Worker - Youth
- Nicole (she/her) - Peer Worker - Parent & Carers
Community Engagement
- Andy (he/him) - Community Development and Youth Engagement Officer
- Felix (they/them) - Community Engagement Trainee
Centre Management
- Madison (she/her) - Manager
- Christine (she/her) - Clinical Lead
Customer Service and Administration
- Carynda (she/her)
- Kaine (he/him)
- Leanne (she/her)
Our consortium
Ballarat Community Health [lead agency], CAFS, CatholicCare Victoria, Committee for Ballarat, Committee for Ballarat, Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY), Uniting VT and Ballarat Health Services
The consortium is assisted by the Ballarat community of interest consisting of various organisations who will contribute to headspace Ballarat.
1. Complete a referral
To refer yourself or someone in your care, complete this Self-Referral form
To refer a young person who you are working with in a professional capacity, complete this Professional Referral form
* Include as much information as possible.
* If you need an interpreter, contact Doctors Priority Line on 1300 131 450 [24 hrs, 7 days].
2. We will contact you
We will contact you to arrange a suitable time for an intake and assessment appointment. Please be patient this may take a few days. If you feel its more urgent or, if takes longer than 1 week - call us on 5304 4777.
3. Intake & Assessment Appointment
Meet an intake worker for an hour, they will give you info, ask you lots of questions and answer any you might have.
4. Next step
Let's work out the best way to support you. If you don't understand something, just ask - call us on 5304 4777 or send an email to info@headspaceballarat.org.au
Clients of our practice have the right to access their personal health information under the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000.
To check out headspace Ballarat's confidentiality info click here
headspace Ballarat's sexual health nurse visits every Wednesday from 9am to 4pm. Anyone aged 12-25years can access our service free from any judgement or stigma and confidentiality is paramount!
headspace is bulk billing service.
Walk-in appointments are available.
Services include:
- STI checks
- Discussions relating to cervical screening.
- Cervical screening
- Contraception use
- Discussions in sexual relationships
- Unplanned pregnancies and referral pathways
- Checking vaccination status
- Discussions in relation to hep A, hep B, hep C and HIV and AIDS and testing available.
To schedule a time to see headspace Ballarat's sexual health nurse, please call headspace on 5304 4777. Or, submit a booking request via the QR code.
Peer Support Workers are non-clinical mental health workers. Peer workers can aid in identifying, understanding, and achieving your goals.
Here are the answers to some Frequently Asked Questions about Peer Support: Peer Support FAQ
Are you unsure about what’s next, don’t know where to start with looking for a job or how to work out what you might want study?
headspace national Work & Study Specialists help find options that work for you and provide one-on-one support via webchat, video, email or phone, and can help with:
- job search skills and job applications
- resume and cover letter preparation
- career planning
- study and enrolment support
- support transitioning from school to work or further study
- navigating Centrelink or other government support options
- balancing your mental health and wellbeing with work or study
Click here to learn more about headspace Ballarat's onsite Youth Employment Program fondly known as YEP.
Learn about headspace Work and Study Online
Making sure we do the best we can is super important to the headspace Ballarat team! Youth Reference Group [YRG] are so important in helping us do this...
YRG meet regularly to create ideas, plan & provide feedback on a range of things to ensure headspace Ballarat is doing its best for our local young people of Ballarat.
Being involved in headspace Ballarat's YRG gives you the opportunity to be heard and be active around youth health, mental health, alcohol and other drug issues.
You can be involved in:
- Lead projects, campaigns & events
- Provide feedback, ideas, projects and tasks of headspace Ballarat
- Share your ideas about the website, Facebook and promo material
- Get skills around things like event management and speaking to the media
- Spread the headspace word to Ballarat’s young people
- Make a difference to the local youth health space & be part of the headspace Ballarat team!
YRG are currently taking new members, if you are interested or for further info contact Andy here
The team at headspace Ballarat really appreciate your honest feedback.
If you have anything to tell us [good, bad or otherwise] about your headspace Ballarat experience please complete this headspace Ballarat feedback form.
Note: this form covers compliments, complaints and suggestions. If you would like us to contact you in response to your feedback, please ensure you include your contact details.