headspace Batemans Bay

Since opening in 2021, headspace Batemans Bay has provided accessible early intervention mental health support for young people aged 12–25 years across the Eurobodalla region.

As the current funding arrangement concludes in June 2027, COORDINARE, in partnership with headspace National, is seeking a suitably qualified Lead Agency to continue delivering this important service.

This RFP offers an opportunity to build on the strong foundations of headspace Batemans Bay and support the ongoing delivery of responsive, youth-centred mental health services. The successful organisation will work collaboratively with COORDINARE, headspace National and key stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of care for young people and their families.

• RFP Guidelines - headspace Batemans Bay
• Appendix 1 - Budget Template
• Appendix 2 - Tenderlink User Guide for Supplier Response
• Appendix 3 - Editable form - Child safety credential declaration
• Appendix 4 - Proposed staffing profile
• Appendix 5 - Sample - Contract for service template
• Appendix 6 - Information for new headspace services 2025
• Appendix 7 - Sample - TMLD 2025 for information only
• Appendix 8 - Evidence for the headspace model
• Appendix 9 - Australia's innovation in youth mental health care - The headspace centre model

To support organisations interested in this opportunity, COORDINARE will be hosting an industry briefing and Q&A session on 2 November 2026 from 12:00pm to 12:45pm.

This session will provide an overview of the RFP, key requirements and timelines, with an opportunity to ask questions and gain further insight to support your proposal.

Attendance is optional but encouraged for organisations considering a submission.

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Applications close 5pm AEST 27 November 2026

Organisations interested in this opportunity must submit their response via TenderLink. Registration is required before accessing the application portal, and registration is free.

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Upon successful submission, applicants will receive a date- and time-stamped confirmation email. To ensure your proposal can be considered, please allow sufficient time to complete and submit your application. Late or incomplete submissions may not progress to the evaluation stage.