Service summary

headspace Kiama is linked to headspace Shellharbour which is a service tailored for the local community.

headspace Kiama provides a safe and confidential environment for young people aged 12-25 to access mental health, alcohol and other drugs and physical health support services, as well as work and study assistance.

To find out about all of the services available – or to make an appointment – you can call, email or drop in.

headspace Narooma is linked to headspace Batemans Bay which is a service tailored for the local community.

headspace provides a safe and confidential environment for young people aged 12-25 to access mental health, alcohol and other drugs and physical health support services, as well as work and study assistance.

To find out about all of the services available – or to make an appointment – you can call, email or drop in.

Refer to the headspace Narooma webpage for specific open times and further information.

headspace Nowra provides a safe and confidential environment for young people aged 12-25 to access mental health, alcohol and other drugs and physical health support services, as well as work and study assistance.

To find out about all of the services available – or to make an appointment – you can call, email or drop in.

headspace Queanbeyan provides a safe and confidential environment for young people aged 12-25 to access mental health, alcohol and other drugs and physical health support services, as well as work and study assistance.

To find out about all of the services available – or to make an appointment – you can call, email or drop in.

headspace Shellharbour provides a safe and confidential environment for young people aged 12-25 to access mental health, alcohol and other drugs and physical health support services, as well as work and study assistance.

To find out about all of the services available – or to make an appointment – you can call, email or drop in.

headspace Wollongong provides a safe and confidential environment for young people aged 12-25 to access mental health, alcohol and other drugs and physical health support services, as well as work and study assistance.

To find out about all of the services available – or to make an appointment – you can call, email or drop in.

headspace Yass provides a safe and confidential environment for young people aged 12-25 to access mental health, alcohol and other drugs and physical health support services, as well as work and study assistance.

headspace Yass is a satellite service of headspace Goulburn, and is open 3 days a week so when they are not open please contact the Goulburn centre on (02) 4824 4944.

To find out about all of the services available – or to make an appointment – you can call, email or drop in.

In partnership with COORDINARE, Healthy Cities Australia have expanded their successful health promotion initiatives community walking groups and Cook Chill Chat. The expansion increases access to the programs across the Illawarra Shoalhaven and will see the programs delivered in Southern NSW (Queanbeyan and Goulburn) for the first time.

These programs promote social connection and healthy lifestyle changes. Learn about the different programs below:

Cook Chill Chat - is a cooking program that fosters social connections and promotes physical and mental wellbeing. The 6-week program brings members of the community together to cook and share a meal, providing the opportunity for increased social connections, improved cooking skills, improved healthy eating knowledge, and awareness of health risk factors. Click here to learn more and get involved > https://healthycities.org.au/programs/cook-chill-chat/

Community Walking Groups - 5x5 and 3x3 are free non competitive community walking events covering either a 5km or 3km course, once for 5 weeks (or 3 weeks respectively). The programs provide a safe and friendly opportunity to be active and connect with others in your community. Click here to learn more and get involved > https://healthycities.org.au/programs/community-walking-programs/ plu a youtube link > https://youtu.be/ETxpRoiXv44

Healthy Hearts is a FREE program designed to support people to improve their heart health and overall wellbeing through proactive, community-based care.

Working closely with your GP, experienced Silverchain nurses provide personalised support to help you better understand your cardiovascular risk and take practical steps to improve your health.

How the program supports you:

• A comprehensive heart health assessment using the Heart Foundation’s Heart Health Check Toolkit
• A personalised action plan tailored to your goals and risk factors
• Ongoing health coaching to build confidence and support self management
• Connections to local services, including dietitians, exercise physiologists, and community programs such as walking groups
• Access to reliable resources and digital tools to support your health between visits
• Coordination with your GP and other providers to ensure joined up, high quality care.

Where it’s available

The program is currently offered through participating general practices across South Eastern NSW, including:

• Better Care Medical 
• Bomaderry Creek Health Centre
• Callala Medical Centre
• Corrimal Family Medical
• Corrimal Healthcare Centre
• Goldsmith Street Surgery
• Gwynneville Medical Practice
• Kiama Doctors
• Marulan Medical Centre
• Meroo Street Family Practice
• Pioneer Health Centre
• Shellharbour Doctors
• St George Basin Medical Centre
• Sussex Doctors
• Thirroul Medical Centre
• Vincentia Bay Medical
• Windang Family Medical Centre
• Wollongong Doctors

If you are a patient of one of the participating practices, ask your GP or practice staff about whether the Healthy Hearts program is right for you.

The Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service is located at Wollongong and provides holistic health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The IAMS strive towards developing and enhancing new and existing services in an endeavour to better the overall health and social and emotional wellbeing of Illawarra Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Integrated Recovery Services (IRS) is a medium term clinical service for adults who are experiencing serious or complex mental health issues. 

Comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and collaborative person centred recovery planning are provided by Mental Health Clinicians and Peer Workers. IRS works towards clinical stabilisation and increasing self-management skills. 

This service is offered in Bega, Cooma, Goulburn, Moruya, Queanbeyan and Wollongong ;and various outreach locations.

Provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients who have one or more chronic condition with a dedicated care coordinator to work closely with them and their care team, as part of ongoing care.

Eligibility criteria - For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with:

with one or more chronic conditions

are of any age, including children with early onset of chronic conditions

a current GPMP with or without TCA

are at risk of hospital admission due to their ill health

have trouble accessing and using the right services for their care

have trouble managing multiple services and appointments.

Referrals

Referrals can be sent to the preferred provider in your area:

Wollongong

Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service

Grand Pacific Health

Nowra

Grand Pacific Health

South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation

Waminda – South Coast Women’s Health and Wellbeing Aboriginal Corporation

A GP Management Plan (GPMP) is required to access ITC. For referrals to a local AMS please ensure the GPMP is not completed at your practice. The AMS will complete the GPMP and enrol your patient into ITC. If the GPMP is completed at your practice the patient will not be able to access ITC via the AMS.

For referrals to GPH, please complete the referral form and send to the Intake Coordinator along with a Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Assessment (MBS 715) and GPMP. Ensure to include the care coordinator as part of the GPMP/TCA.

Visit HealthPathways for further detailed information.