Mental Health and Wellbeing

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