Caption: Lives Lived Well CEO, Mitchell Giles, headspace Caloundra Youth Advisory Council member, Matisse Passeggi Mash, headspace Caloundra Centre Manager, Angela Jenner and Country to Coast, QLD CEO Julie Sturgess celebrate the opening of the new Caloundra headspace.

A new headspace is now open to help young people aged 12 to 25 years with mental health, physical health (including sexual health) alcohol and other drug services, and work and study support.

Located at 3a/67 Bowman Road, Caloundra, on Kabi Kabi lands, headspace Caloundra is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, with funding administration by Country to Coast, QLD. Commissioned service provider not-for-profit Lives Lived Well operates the centre with a team of trained professionals ready to help young people to navigate life’s challenges.

Chief Executive of Country to Coast, QLD Julie Sturgess, said the headspace model understands that adolescence and early adulthood are critical times in a person’s life, and the care provided sets young people up to get things back on track heading into the future.

‘We know how important it is for young people to have support close to home, which is why we are delighted to see this headspace Caloundra offer walk-in, ‘no referral needed’ mental health and wellbeing support for young people in the area,’ said Ms Sturgess.

‘This is the third headspace service on the Sunshine Coast we have supported, complementing headspace Maroochydore and headspace Gympie, both operated by Youturn.

‘Our priority is to ensure that no matter where young people begin their help-seeking journey, they can access free or low-cost mental health support tailored to their needs when they need it.

‘I also congratulate Lives Lived Well, with support from headspace National, for designing the new centre with such strong input from young people in the Caloundra community, and their work leading outreach programs in the community and with local schools,’ Ms Sturgess said.
Centre operator, Lives Lived Well, is a not-for-profit organisation and a leading provider of alcohol and drug and mental health services and is already experienced with the headspace model as lead agency for two headspace centres on the Gold Coast.

Lives Lived Well Chief Executive Mitchell Giles said, ‘We’re excited to have opened doors on headspace Caloundra this week, offering young people a safe and welcoming space to access the support they need for their mental, physical, and social wellbeing.

‘Involving young people and stakeholders in shaping the centre was a priority for us. We’re proud to provide a supportive environment designed to help our young community thrive, and our passionate team is ready to make a difference.’

Mr Giles highlighted the impact of headspace services: ‘We’ve seen firsthand the life-changing difference headspace can make through our Southport and Upper Coomera centres. These services are vital for supporting the mental health of 12-25-year-olds and also for providing guidance and resources for their families and friends.’

‘We’ve been working closely with GPs, schools, and local organisations to establish strong referral pathways and are excited to collaborate with the Caloundra community to deliver these essential supports and help young people live their lives well,’ Mr Giles added.

headspace, Chief Operating Officer, Julia Smith said, ‘We’re extremely pleased to see mental health services for young people on the Sunshine Coast strengthened with headspace Caloundra now offering services to the local community, supported by strong headspace partners in Country to Coast and Lives Lived Well.

‘From this week, young people from the Caloundra community will have improved access to mental health, work and study, and alcohol and drug support. Importantly, we want to acknowledge the strong input of Caloundra’s young people in helping to design the new centre in a way that will support them and their community’s needs,’ Ms Smith added.

Young people aged 12 – 25 can access the headspace Caloundra centre Monday to Friday by; calling 07 5222 4009, attending the centre in person or referring via the website: headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/Caloundra/

Mental health emergency support services:

headspace is not a crisis or emergency service. For urgent mental health support, contact the 24/7 services:

  • 13YARN | 13 02 76 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

If you need immediate help or are at risk of harm to yourself or others, always call Triple Zero (000).

Caption: The headspace Caloundra team members at reception.

A photo of headspace Caloundra team in front of the centre

Caption: The headspace Caloundra team outside the newly opened centre on Bowman Road. 

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Media contacts: 

Country to Coast, QLD
Ange Baldwin | 0455 721 483
[email protected]

Lives Lived Well
Lisa Larkin
[email protected]

headspace National Media
0413 025 385
[email protected]

About Country to Coast, QLD 

Country to Coast, QLD is an independent, not-for-profit organisation committed to building healthy, connected and resilient communities across the Central Queensland, Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast regions. We deliver the Australian Government’s PHN Program and partner with health providers and the community to design and commission quality primary care services.

About Lives Lived Well 

Lives Lived Well is a not-for-profit healthcare provider that offers evidence-based services across Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia. The organisation specialises in supporting people with concerns related to alcohol and other drugs (AOD), mental health, transitioning from corrective services, veterans’ wellbeing and gambling. Lives Lived Well is the lead agency for headspace Southport and headspace Upper Coomera. Learn more at www.liveslivedwell.org.au.

About headspace 

headspace is Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation, providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds. Each year, headspace helps thousands of young people access vital support through our headspace centres in communities across Australia, our online and phone counselling services, our vocational services, and our presence in schools. headspace can help young people with mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drug services, and work and study support.

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