Headspace Craigieburn

headspace Craigieburn is a free, confidential national youth mental health foundation providing early intervention health and wellbeing support for young people aged 12 to 25. Led by Orygen, the centre helps young people navigate life's challenges, offering a safe environment to discuss mental health, physical health, and work/study pathways.

You don't need a GP referral to access Headspace's services. Simple drop in to their office or call to book an appointment.

Address: Suite 1, Level 1, Central Suites, Craigieburn Central, 340 Craigieburn Road, Craigieburn VIC 3064 (use the lift near Anytime Fitness)

Phone: 03 8338 0919

OnPsych

What is OnPsych?

They are a Medicare bulk billed psychology service and can also use NDIS funding. All you need is a mental health care plan from your GP. Currently OnPsych offers teleheath sessions outside of school hours. Due to the privacy nature of psychology sessions, we cannot facilitate teleheath sessions at school.

So, if you have been considering engaging with a psychologist or a counsellor for your child, now might be the right time to take that first step.

All you need to do is take the forms attached to your GP, book a longer appointment with them, complete the forms and send them directly to OnPsych or return them to the school and we can send them to OnPsych on your behalf.

If you require a hard copy of the forms, feel free to drop in to the school office to collect one.

Orange Door

The Orange Door Broadmeadows is a free, welcoming community service that brings together multiple family support networks under one roof. It is designed as a single, accessible starting point for parents who are feeling overwhelmed, navigating tough family situations.

You can contact the service if you need assistance managing family stress or child development. The network assists parents who are dealing with:

Parenting challenges: Improving your parenting skills or managing difficult child behaviours.
Child development: Expert guidance if you have concerns about your child or teenager's general growth, emotional wellbeing, or safety.
Family stress: Getting through tough times caused by physical or mental illness, separation, grief, or disability.
Financial or personal crises: Navigating isolation, housing worries, connection with food relief services
Stress relief: Coordinated support to guide families through stressful times like relationship separations, financial strains, or mental health struggles
Service coordination: Staff connect you directly with specialised local programs so you do not have to retell your story to multiple agencies.

Phone: 1800 271 151

Cost: The service is entirely free.
Referrals: No doctor or official referral is needed; you can simply reach out yourself.
Inclusivity: Open to all families, including specialised cultural teams like the Aboriginal Response Team.
Location: Found inside the Hume Global Learning Centre at 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows.

If you or your children are in immediate danger, please do not wait—call Triple Zero (000) straight away.

Foodbank

Our school is fortunate to have regular deliveries of fresh apples and carrots to the school. If your family are finding the cost of living challenging, please reach out to the school because we can provide some assistance with food.

Here is a list of services in the local area that can help with food relief.

NORTHPOINT CENTRE, CRAIGIEBURN

Food Relief

153 Craigieburn Road, CRAIGIEBURN 3064 VIC

http://www.northpointcentre.org.au

ANGLICARE VICTORIA, CRAIGIEBURN EMERGENCY RELIEF

Emergency Relief

440 Grand Boulevard, CRAIGIEBURN 3064 VIC

https://www.anglicarevic.org.au/our-services/emergency-relief/emergency-relief

CRAIGIEBURN EDUCATION & COMMUNITY CENTRE

Emergency Relief

20 Selwyn Avenue, CRAIGIEBURN 3064 VIC

http://www.craigeburn.org.au

SALVATION ARMY, CRAIGIEBURN DOORWAYS COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES

Doorways Emergency Relief

75 Interlink Drive, CRAIGIEBURN 3064 VIC

http://www.salvationarmy.org.au/locations/victoria/v106a/craigieburn-community-support-services

NORTHPOINT CENTRE, MEADOW HEIGHTS

Food Relief

18 Kenley Court, MEADOW HEIGHTS 3048 VIC

http://www.northpointcentre.org.au

NORTHPOINT CENTRE, TULLAMARINE

Food Relief

3 Trade Park Drive, TULLAMARINE 3043 VIC

http://www.northpointcentre.org.au

WHITTLESEA COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, EPPING

Food Collective, Emergency Relief

Cnr Cooper & High Street, EPPING 3076 VIC

http://www.whittleseacommunityconnections.org.au

THE SALVATION ARMY WHITTLESEA, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, MILL PARK

Doorways (Emergency Relief)

Cnr Morang Drive & Fred Hollows Way, MILL PARK 3082 VIC

http://www.salvationarmy.org.au

DALLAS NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE, BROADMEADOWS

Material Aid

180-182 Widford Street, BROADMEADOWS 3047 VIC

http://www.dallasnh.org.au

COUNTRYWIDE COMMUNITY MISSIONS VICTORIA, EPPING

Material Aid

129 Narina Way, EPPING 3076 VIC

http://www.ccmv.com.au

Information from Helping Hands

Airport West Op Shop – 14 McIntosh Street

Lunch: Monday to Friday, 12pm–2pm – Just $5

Morning & Afternoon Tea: All day – $2 donation

Looking for good food and great company? Join us at our Airport West store for a warm, freshly made lunch or a cuppa and chat anytime during the day. Our lunch menu changes daily and might include anything from hearty soups and casseroles to fresh salads, sandwiches, quiches, bakes, and more.

We proudly create most of our meals from top-quality rescued food, thanks to our partnerships with OzHarvest, Fareshare, Foodbank and Second Bite – turning food that might otherwise go to waste into something delicious and nourishing.

Pop in for morning or afternoon tea anytime – for a $2 donation, enjoy cakes, biscuits and hot drinks (the kettle’s always on!).

This is more than just a meal – it’s a place to connect, unwind, and feel at home. Everyone is welcome.

https://www.helpinghandsmission.org.au/

Mental Health and Wellbeing support services

Service	Focus	Phone number	Operating hours
Emergency	Emergency assistance	000	24 hours/7 days
NURSE-ON-CALL	Expert health advice from a nurse	1300 60 60 24	24 hours/7 days
VAHI mental health services directory	For people seeking a specialist mental health response that will identify the urgency and nature of response required	Phone numbers are available in each area	24 hours/7 days
Beyond Blue	Depression, anxiety and related disorders	1300 22 4636	24 hours/7 days
Lifeline	Crisis support, suicide prevention and mental health support services	13 11 14	24 hours/7 days
SANE	People affected by complex mental health issues	1800 187 263	Mon – Fri 10am – 8pm

Service	Focus	Phone number	Operating hours
Kids Helpline	Telephone counselling service for people aged between 5 and 25 / 24-hour service	1800 55 1800	24 hours/7days
headspace	Young people aged 12–25	1800 650 890	9am – 1am/7 days
Parentline	Parents and carers with children from birth to 18 years	13 22 89	8 am – midnight/7 days
Safe Steps (Family Violence Response Centre)	Family violence support	1800 015 188	24 hours/7 days
Gay and Lesbian Switchboard	Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (GLBTI) communities.	1800 729 367 (Vic) 1800 184 527 (Aus)	10am – 5pm/7 days (Vic) 3pm – 12am/7 days (Aus)
Sexual Assault Crisis Line Victoria	Victims/survivors of past and recent sexual assault	1800 806 292	5 pm – 9 am/7 days
Griefline	Support for experiencing loss and grief	1300 845 745	8am – 8pm/7 days
DirectLine	People impacted by drug use	1800 888 236	24 hours/7 days
Family Drug and Gambling Help	People impacted by drug use and gambling	1300 660 068	24 hours/7 days
SuicideLine Victoria	People affected by suicide	1300 651 251	24 hours/7 days
PANDA	People planning, starting or raising a family	1300 726 306	Mon – Fri 10am – 8pm Saturdays 9am – 4pm
Gambler's Help Youthline	Gambling support for people under 25	1800 262 376	24 hours/7 days
OCD and Anxiety helpline	Anxiety disorders and depression	1300 269 438 or 9830 0533	Mon – Fri 10am–4pm
Mensline	Men with concerns about mental health, anger, violence, addiction, stress, relationships.	1300 78 99 78	24 hours/7 days
Bush Support Line	People in rural and remote areas	1800 805 391	24 hours/7 days

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