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headspace Onkaparinga

Locality: Christies Beach

Phone: +61 8 8186 8600

Address: Unit 3/50 Esplanade 5165 Christies Beach, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.headspace.org.au/onkaparinga

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23.01.2022 Trans Awareness Week: This week is all about coming together to celebrate and show our support for our trans friends, family and colleagues. It’s also a great time to learn more about gender diversity and the importance of being a trans-ally. Check out these tips from our friends at Minus18 to find out how you can work towards becoming a trans-ally too!... https://www.minus18.org.au/articles/how-to-be-a-trans-ally

22.01.2022 Southern Rainbow Youth: A social support group for LGBTIQA+ young people aged 16 to 25 Come join us for a movie night at Wardli Youth Centre on Thursday 5/11 from 5pm to 7pm. We'll get the beanbags and popcorn ready for a comfy night in Look forward to seeing you there!... To register for Southern Rainbow Youth's movie night, head over to: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/southern-rainbow-youth-tick

21.01.2022 IT IS FINALLY HERE! OUR 2021 VOLUNTEER INTAKE: Talkin’ About Your headspace Youth Ambassadors (TAYhYA) FOMO? APPLY NOW https://bit.ly/2JCuxV9... Do you love public speaking? Are you a university student or sports club member? Are you looking for an opportunity to help promote positive mental health and encourage early help seeking? TAYhYA is a unique peer based program. Our volunteers attend secondary schools and sports clubs to facilitate interactive mental health workshops. Ambassadors also attend schools during lunchtime and host a range of activities to students. The program also includes in-house orientation ‘client meet and greet’ sessions with new young people who are referred to headspace centres for counselling. Ambassadors welcome clients to the service by providing an overview of what to expect at headspace, a tour of the centre, introduce our group program and provide helpful tips and resources to use between appointments. This time we are rolling out the program across four headspace centres: Adelaide, Edinburgh North, Marion (opening early 2021) and Onkaparinga. Select your preferred centre within the application form. To find out more information and to apply, go to: https://bit.ly/2JCuxV9 APPLICATIONS CLOSE NOVEMBER 26, 9AM

19.01.2022 APPLICATIONS OPEN! OUR 2021 VOLUNTEER INTAKE: Talkin’ About Your headspace Youth Ambassadors (TAYhYA) FOMO? APPLY NOW https://bit.ly/2JCuxV9 Do you love public speaking?... Are you a university student or sports club member? Are you looking for an opportunity to help promote positive mental health and encourage early help seeking? TAYhYA is a unique peer based program. Our volunteers attend secondary schools and sports clubs to facilitate interactive mental health workshops. Ambassadors also attend schools during lunchtime and host a range of activities to students. The program also includes in-house orientation ‘client meet and greet’ sessions with new young people who are referred to headspace centres for counselling. Ambassadors welcome clients to the service by providing an overview of what to expect at headspace, a tour of the centre, introduce our group program and provide helpful tips and resources to use between appointments. This time we are rolling out the program across four headspace centres: Adelaide, Edinburgh North, Marion (opening early 2021) and Onkaparinga. Select your preferred centre within the application form. To find out more information and to apply, go to: https://bit.ly/2JCuxV9 APPLICATIONS CLOSE NOVEMBER 26, 9AM #volunteer #adelaide #southaustralia #australia #psychology #socialwork #occupationaltherapy #nurse #doctor #student #university #sport

18.01.2022 APPLICATIONS OPEN! OUR 2021 VOLUNTEER INTAKE: Talkin’ About Your headspace Youth Ambassadors (TAYhYA) FOMO? APPLY NOW https://bit.ly/2JCuxV9 ... Do you love public speaking? Are you a university student or sports club member? Are you looking for an opportunity to help promote positive mental health and encourage early help seeking? TAYhYA is a unique peer-based program. Our volunteers attend secondary schools and sports clubs to facilitate interactive mental health workshops. Ambassadors also attend schools during lunchtime and host a range of activities to students. The program also includes in-house orientation ‘client meet and greet’ sessions with new young people who are referred to headspace centres for counselling. Ambassadors welcome clients to the service by providing an overview of what to expect at headspace, a tour of the centre, introduce our group program and provide helpful tips and resources to use between appointments. This time we are rolling out the program across four headspace centres: Adelaide, Edinburgh North, Marion (opening early 2021) and Onkaparinga. Select your preferred centre within the application form. To find out more information and to apply, go to: https://bit.ly/2JCuxV9 APPLICATIONS CLOSE NOVEMBER 26, 9AM #volunteer #adelaide #southaustralia #australia #psychology #socialwork #occupationaltherapy #nurse #doctor #student #university #sport

16.01.2022 As part of NAIDOC week, our team met this afternoon to hear Liam (Aboriginal Peer Support worker) share his connection to country as a young Kaurna man. We learnt about the cultural significance of our local area through the Tjilbruke Dreaming Story #NAIDOC2020 #alwayswasalwayswillbe

13.01.2022 We're looking for a Mental Health Clinician to join our team at headspace Onkaparinga. The Mental Health Clinician will work as part of a multidisciplinary youth mental health team to provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments and deliver focused clinical therapy, counselling and psychological interventions for young people aged 12-25. To find out more and to apply, head over to: https://www.seek.com.au/job/51052175?type=standout ... Applications close Monday 14th December.

11.01.2022 Calling all Flinders University Education students! Are you interested in learning how to create a supportive and inclusive classroom for LGBTIQA+ students? Well, headspace Onkaparinga and Minus18 have an exciting opportunity for you! ... We are offering a FREE 90-minute online workshop for pre-service teachers on 24th November and 25th November. The workshop will explore LGBTIQA+ identity, the barriers students face in everyday life, and will empower you with the tools to become an inclusive teacher. To find out more and to register, head over to: https://headspace.org.au/headspace-ce/onkaparinga/training/

09.01.2022 Today we celebrate International Volunteer Day! A special day to show our gratitude for the incredible work volunteers do and the important role they play in communities across the world. We’d like to take this moment to thank our Youth Reference Group and Southern Rainbow volunteers for their contribution to headspace Onkaparinga. Despite the challenges of this year, we think it is absolutely amazing and so heart-warming to see their dedication and passion to continue making... a positive impact in youth mental health. #GiveAHeart to show your appreciation and support too www.unv.org/Door-pages/International-Volunteer-Day-2020 #TogetherWeCan #IVD2020 #GiveAHeart #headspace #YouthMentalHealth #VolunteersMatter #AppreciationPost

08.01.2022 Last week we got to hang out with some awesome young people who were attending the Sammy D Adulting 101 group. We talked about the importance of mental wellbeing and ensuring we are making time in our lives to keep our headspace healthy. The Sammy D Foundation empowers young people to make positive life decisions for a better community. Thanks to @Sammy D for inviting us along to have a chat! Are you interested in public speaking? Are you a university student or sports club m...ember? Are you looking for an opportunity to help promote positive mental health and encourage early help seeking? Applications are now open for our 2021 volunteer intake: Talkin’ About Your headspace Youth Ambassadors (TAYhYA). TAYhYA is a unique peer based program. Our volunteers attend secondary schools and sports clubs to facilitate interactive mental health workshops. Ambassadors also attend schools during lunchtime and host a range of activities to students. The program also includes in-house orientation ‘client meet and greet’ sessions with new young people who are referred to headspace centres for counselling. Ambassadors welcome clients to the service by providing an overview of what to expect at headspace, a tour of the centre, introduce our group program and provide helpful tips and resources to use between appointments. This time we are rolling out the program across four headspace centres: Adelaide, Edinburgh North, Marion (opening early 2021) and Onkaparinga. Select your preferred centre within the application form. To find out more information and to apply, go to: https://bit.ly/2JCuxV9 APPLICATIONS CLOSE NOVEMBER 26, 9AM

06.01.2022 APPLY NOW - LAST DAYS! Applications for our headspace Talkin' About Your headspace Youth Ambassador (TAYhYA) volunteer program have now been extended until Friday, 5pm due to university exam scheduling changes from COVID-19. To find out more information and to apply, go to: https://bit.ly/2JCuxV9 Do you love public speaking?... Are you a university student or sports club member? Are you looking for an opportunity to help promote positive mental health and encourage early help seeking? TAYhYA is a unique peer based program. Our volunteers attend secondary schools and sports clubs to facilitate interactive mental health workshops. Ambassadors also attend schools during lunchtime and host a range of activities to students. The program also includes in-house orientation ‘client meet and greet’ sessions with new young people who are referred to headspace centres for counselling. Ambassadors welcome clients to the service by providing an overview of what to expect at headspace, a tour of the centre, introduce our group program and provide helpful tips and resources to use between appointments. This time we are rolling out the program across four headspace centres: Adelaide, Edinburgh North, Marion (opening early 2021) and Onkaparinga. Select your preferred centre within the application form. To find out more information and to apply, go to: https://bit.ly/2JCuxV9 APPLICATIONS CLOSE NOVEMBER 27, 5PM Happy Applying!

03.01.2022 Are you studying an education degree? Would you like to improve your teaching practice and learn how to create a safe and supportive learning environment for all students? Well, we have partnered with Minus18 to offer you a free 90 minute online workshop this week! ... The peeps at Minus18 will help you learn everything you need to know about creating an inclusive classroom for students who identify as LGBTIQA+. There's still time to register! Workshops will be held on Tuesday 24/11 or Wednesday 25/11. For more info, head over to: www.headspace.org.au/onkaparinga/training

02.01.2022 Happy #NAIDOCWeek2020! This #NAIDOCWeek we are celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia. We recognise the spiritual and cultural connection to country and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s first explorers, first navigators, first engineers, first farmers, first botanists, first scientists, first diplomats, first astronomers and first artists.... To take part in the NAIDOC week celebrations and learn more, click here> www.naidoc.org.au

01.01.2022 An important update from headspace Onkaparinga in regards to COVID-19 and the provision of our services. headspace Onkaparinga has implemented precautionary measures in light of the growing number of cases in South Australia. During this time, we are reducing the delivery of non-critical, in person services. We are continuing to work face-to-face with some clients, where appropriate. ... We strongly encourage people who are feeling unwell or experiencing mild respiratory symptoms (runny nose, sore throat, cough or fever) to please call us before coming in. To learn more, visit https://headspace.org.au/headspa/onkaparinga/covid19update/