Service summary

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.

The Integrated Team Care program supports eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with chronic health conditions to access healthcare and support services. Grand Pacific Health provides culturally safe care coordination to help clients manage chronic disease, access treatment and stay connected with their healthcare team. 

The Integrated Team Care program supports eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with chronic health conditions to access healthcare and support services. Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service provides culturally safe care coordination to help clients manage chronic disease, access treatment and stay connected with their healthcare team.

The Integrated Team Care program supports eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with chronic health conditions to access healthcare and support services. Katungul Aboriginal Corporation provides culturally safe care coordination to help clients manage chronic disease, access treatment and stay connected with their healthcare team.

The Integrated Team Care program supports eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with chronic health conditions to access healthcare and support services. South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation provides culturally safe care coordination to help clients manage chronic disease, access treatment and stay connected with their healthcare team.

The Integrated Team Care program supports eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with chronic health conditions to access healthcare and support services. Waminda South Coast Women's Health and Wellbeing Aboriginal Corporation provides culturally safe care coordination to help clients manage chronic disease, access treatment and stay connected with their healthcare team.

View ITC Waminda flyer

Katungul Aboriginal Corporation Regional Health and Community Services provide culturally appropriate health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities on the Far South Coast of NSW.

Their facilities include general practice and medical and dental clinics. Allied health programs are in place for eye health, otitis media and maternity care. There are also many outreach programs available to serve the wider community.

Katungul Aboriginal Corporation Regional Health and Community Services serve communities from Eden to Batemans Bay.

Contact number:

Batemans Bay 1-3 Old Princes Hwy, Batemans Bay - (02) 4488 4050

Bega Valley 25 Bega St, Bega - (02) 6492 0532

Narooma 26 Princes Highway, Narooma - (2) 4476 2155

Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

Qualified counsellors at Kids Helpline are available via WebChat, phone or email anytime and for any reason. You can call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.