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NSW Central West

Youth Advisory Group – get involved!

• Are you aged between 12 and 25?
• Do you want to have a voice for young people in your community about health, mental health and substance abuse?
If yes, click on the following link to download an application package.

Youth Advisory Group application package


 

NSW Central West headspace tip of the month:

Life is full of ups and downs - that is normal. Next time you get through a tough time ask yourself “What things helped me get through this?” It might just make you feel more prepared for the next one.


 

NSW Central West headspace is a youth-friendly, FREE service for anyone aged between 12 and 25 years. Our staff will talk to you about your concerns and provide you with support, information and services in a confidential, non-judgmental environment.

Are you or someone you know:

• Feeling down, depressed or anxious
• Not coping at school, work or home
• Not sleeping well
• Finding it hard to concentrate
• Hurt or bullied by others
• Worried about drinking or drug use

Or you can check us out if you have questions about:

• General physical health
• Nutrition and diet
• Mental health
• Drinking or drug use
• Sexual health
• Contraception
• Caring for someone with a mental illness
• Housing
• Employment
• Relationships

NSW Central West headspace staff include:

• Doctors, both male and female doctors available (two clinics each week, includes after hours appointments)
• Women’s health nurse (every Friday 9am – 12noon)
• Mental health workers
• Psychologists
• Drug & Alcohol workers (weekly)
• Youth care coordinators
• Sexual health worker (first Wednesday of each month 10am - 3pm)
• Dietitian (second Tuesday of each month)
• Exercise physiologist
• Work & Education advisors

Drop into our sites at 253 George Street, Bathurst or Cowra Mall, 39-43 Kendal Street, Cowra (Tues-Thurs) or ring (02) 6338-1100 to find out more. You can come in by yourself, or bring someone with you for support. We can also provide you with general information if you would just like to find out more about certain issues. Referrals are not required but appointments are necessary.


News & events

Cowra Opens

NSW Central West headspace has now opened its doors in Cowra providing free youth-friendly services to young people aged 12-25, including general heal... more

NSW Central West headspace newsletter

Click on the link below to check out the latest issue of our newsletter  Issue 2 - March 09 newsletter Issue 1 - Dec/Jan 09 newsletter

Officially opened!

Officially opened!

NSW Central West headspace was officially opened on November 17 by the Hon. Bob Debus MP, Member for Macquarie and Minister for Home Affairs, and Prof... more

Youth Mental Health Forum

Youth Mental Health Forum

NSW Central West headspace held a Youth Mental Health Community Forum on November 17 at Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre. The forum was design... more

Cover Me With Honey Trivia Night

Cover Me With Honey Trivia Night

CSU Cover Me With Honey Charles Sturt University (CSU) held their annual Cover Me With Honey trivia night on Tuesday 9th September. CSU kindly chose ... more

Info

Locations

NSW Central West headspace - Bathurst

Address:
253 George Street
Bathurst NSW 2795
Opening Hours:
9am - 5pm (and after hours by appointment)
Monday - Friday
Contact Details:
Phone: 02 6338 1100
Fax: 02 6338 1199
Email: headspace@hscw.org.au

Opposite Auto One in George St
(around the corner from the cinema)

NSW Central West headspace - Cowra

Address:
39C Cowra Mall
39-43 Kendal Street
Cowra NSW 2794
Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Thursday
9 am to 4 pm
Contact Details:
Phone: 6342 6186
Fax: 6341 2565
Email: headspace@hscw.org.au

The site is in the Cowra Mall near L J Hooker and Central West Community College

People

Our people

Narelle Stocks

Service Integration Manager

(02) 6338 1101

n.stocks@hscw.org.au

 

Peter Rohr, Assoc MAPS

Registered Psychologist

Clinical Leader

(02) 6338 1109

p.rohr@hscw.org.au

 

Psychologists:

Gai Torshavn, Assoc MAPS

Registered Psychologist

(02) 6338 1100

g.torshavn@hscw.org.au

 

Georgie Cannon, Assoc MAPS

Registered Psychologist

(02) 6338 1100

g.cannon@hscw.org.au

 

Di Watt

Registered Psychologist

(02) 6342 6186

d.watt@cwdgp.org.au

 

Youth Care Coordinators:

Barbara Geddes

(02) 6338 1112

b.geddes@hscw.org.au

 

Angela Maynard

(02) 6338 1111

a.maynard@hscw.org.au

 

Amanda Rohr

(tues, thurs)

(02) 6332 6646

a.rohr@hscw.org.au

 

Education & Promotion Coordinators:

Paula Cahill

(mon, wed, fri)

(02) 6332 6646

p.cahill@hscw.org.au

 

Amanda Rohr

(mon, wed, fri)

(02) 6332 6646

a.rohr@hscw.org.au

 

Cecilia Hunt

(wed, thurs, fri)

02 6332 6646

c.hunt@hscw.org.au

 

Mary Boyd

Program Support Officer

(02) 6338 1104

m.boyd@hscw.org.au

 

Gay Noyes

Program Administration Officer

(02) 6338 1100

g.noyes@hscw.org.au

 

Elizabeth Austin

Administration Officer

(02) 6342 6186

e.austin@hscw.org.au

 

headspace is funded by the Australian Government under the Promoting Better Mental Health - Youth Mental Health Initiative.