First Nations young people across Brisbane and Moreton Bay can now access free, culturally safe mental health support and care at the new Staying Deadly headspace in Deception Bay.
Staying Deadly headspace is Australia's first headspace in an urban community specifically designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, their family and friends.
The centre was officially opened today by Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, Emma McBride MP, and Member for Petrie, Emma Comer MP.
Staying Deadly headspace is located on the lands of the Kabi Kabi people at 665 Deception Bay Road, Deception Bay.
It will support the growing number of First Nations young people in the region seeking social and emotional wellbeing support.
The centre provides support through a multidisciplinary team of mental health clinicians, other health practitioners and First Nations care coordinators from the local community.
headspace provides a safe and welcoming space for young people to access support and care across four key areas - mental health, physical and sexual health, work and study, and alcohol and other drug services.
The Australian Government is investing more than $300 million in headspace this financial year.
There are currently 175 headspace services nationally, with a commitment to expand to 203 locations.
Staying Deadly headspace is funded by the Australian Government, commissioned by the Brisbane North Primary Health Network and operated by The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health
