headspace is a free service for young people aged 12–25 years. headspace Albury Wodonga and headspace Wangaratta are programs of lead agency Gateway Health, supporting young people and their families across the community.
We provide a range of services, including mental health and wellbeing support, alcohol and other drug support, physical and sexual health (via Gateway Health Medical Practice and Clinic 35), work and study support, community engagement, education and awareness, cultural connections coordination, non-therapeutic social groups, and sexuality and gender support.
PLEASE NOTE: headspace Albury Wodonga and headspace Wangaratta are not an acute mental health/crisis service. If you have any immediate concerns regarding the safety and wellbeing of a young person, please contact one of the following services for assistance:
- Mental Health Triage Service - 1300 104 211
- Lifeline - 13 11 14
- Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800
Please be advised headspace services are for young people between the ages of 12-25. You can access similar services through other Gateway Health services:
- Child & Family Health Counselling Services for young people under 12yrs - 02 6022 8888
- Head to Health Mental Health Supports for people over 25 - 1800 657 573
In an emergency, please call 000 immediately.
Privacy and Confidentiality
headspace Albury Wodonga and headspace Wangaratta will use the information collected in this form to assist with the administration of the social group, and in case of any emergencies. This information will be stored electronically in a secured format and only be used by those involved in administering and facilitating the social group, which may include external facilitators hired by headspace Albury Wodonga or headspace Wangaratta to deliver a workshop. For more information about Privacy, please see our Information Privacy policy and Privacy Statement, available on the Gateway Health website.
Child Safe Standards
In line with the Child Wellbeing and Safety Amendment (Child Safety Standards) Act 2015, Gateway Health is committed to upholding the Victorian Child Safe Standards, to the best of its abilities and resources. Gateway Health upholds itself as an organisation committed to the participation and empowerment of all children. More information about Gateway Health’s Commitment to Child Safe Standards, is available on the Gateway Health website.
Group Participation Information
headspace Albury Wodonga & headspace Wangaratta run several non-therapeutic social groups for young people aged 12-25 years old. These groups include:
Northeast Social Group - for participants aged 17 to 25 years old. Activities include nature walks, hiking, fruit picking, picnics, cooking, games afternoons, crafternoons and more!
QREW - is for young people aged 12 to 17 years old and connects through the Victorian school term fortnightly on Wednesdays from 4pm - 5:30pm.
Queer Connections - gives young people aged 18 to 25 the change to connect with others in the community and also get involved in events!
Dungeons and Dragons – for ages 12 to 17 and 18 to 25. These groups run fortnightly on Thursday.
For up to date information on headspace Albury Wodonga & headspace Wangaratta social groups, please check out our website.