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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 in a safe, private, and youth-friendly setting.
We can meet you in a place that feels comfortable and convenient. Most health checks only need a private space, but if more complex care is required, we’ll use a treatment room. Above all, Youth Check is about choice, comfort, and privacy, ensuring every young person feels respected, supported, and heard.
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 and info.
- 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.
- Health education sessions – For local service providers.
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?
You can find us at headspace Southport on Mondays and Thursdays, and at headspace Upper Coomera on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. While we’re co-located with headspace, we’re a separate service – so you don’t need to be registered with headspace to see us.
Our spaces are youth-friendly, easy to get to, and you’re welcome to just drop in. If travelling is hard, we can also meet you somewhere that feels safe and convenient. Most checks only need a private space, though some more complex care might be done in a treatment room.
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) 5509 5900
📠 Fax: (07) 3568 8300
📧 Email: [email protected]
