1300 727 957
We’re here to make it easier for you to get the care you need, in a way that works for you.
Youth Check is a free health check service for young people aged 12 to 25 who are at risk of, or currently experiencing, homelessness in the Gold Coast region. A friendly, experienced Registered Nurse will provide physical, mental, and sexual health care. It’s all about you: your choices, your comfort, and your privacy. We’ll work with you respectfully and make sure you feel safe and heard every step of the way.
What support can Youth Check provide?
Youth Check is here to provide friendly, confidential health support for young people aged 12 to 25 who are at risk of, or dealing with homelessness.
Our Registered Nurse can help with:
- Health checks – A full check-up and chat about your mental, physical and sexual wellbeing.
- Sexual health – Private support, info, and testing.
- Linking you up – Help finding a doctor or connecting with other services.
- Working out the system – Support understanding and accessing health and social services.
- Health info – Simple, useful info to help you take care of yourself.
How to access the service?
Youth Check is designed to be easy to access, you don’t need a GP or provider referral. You can self-refer through our website.
We also accept online provider referrals from other health services, community and government organisations.
You can also give us a call on 07 5600 1999 to book an appointment with our Registered Nurse or just ask a question
When completing our online referral forms, please mention “Youth Check” in the description box, then select the service type and choose “Gold Coast” as the region. This ensures your referral reaches the right team.
Refer yourself here > Service providers, refer your clients to us here >Where can you find Youth Check?
Find us at headspace Southport on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, and at headspace Upper Coomera on Wednesdays and Thursdays. We’re based in places that are youth-friendly and easy to get to. You don’t need to be registered with headspace to come see us, and you can just drop in or organise an outreach appointment if that works better for you.
FAQs about Youth Check
Youth Check is a free service.
Yes. We keep everything you tell us confidential and only share if you say it’s okay, unless there’s a risk of someone getting hurt.
No. You don’t need Medicare, a healthcare card, or any form of ID to access Youth Check services.
No. Youth Check is free for anyone aged 12 to 25 who’s at risk of, or currently experiencing, homelessness in the Gold Coast area. If that’s you, just show up and get support, no referral needed.
That’s okay! Youth Check can work alongside your existing supports.
Yep! If it makes you feel more comfortable, you can bring a friend or someone you trust along to your appointment.
Contact us
📍 headspace Southport: Level 1, H20 Broadwater, 1/2 Nind Street, Southport, Queensland 4215
📍 headspace Upper Coomera: 1 Brygon Creek Drive, Upper Coomera, Queensland 4209
📞 Phone: (07) 5600 1999
📠 Fax: (07) 3568 8300
📧 Email: [email protected]
