EOI- headspace Multicutural Youth Social Group

FAQs

• Do I need to be using headspace services to be able to participate?

  No, you don't.

• If I am under 16, will I need parent/carer consent and why?

  Yes, you will need their consent.

  Parental consent is the permission given by a parent or legal guardian for you to engage in a specific activity, receive a service, or make a binding decision. It ensures your safety and protects your rights.

• I'd like to do this, however I am not good in groups. Will there be options?

  Yes, options will be able to be explored.

• Who are the facilitators?

  Cultural Connections Coordinator 

  Ruby (She/Her)

  Ruby is bilingual and is a migrant herself. Ruby's position aims to ensure the cultural safety and inclusiveness of our local headspace centres by engaging with culturally-and-linguistically-diverse-focused groups and organisations throughout our communities. 

  Clinician

  Rebecca (She/Her)

  Bec is one of our clinicians at headspace Albury Wodonga. She provides counselling support to help our young people feel better. She has a variety of interests outside of work, including video games, baking, crafting, a variety of TV shows, cosplay, K-pop, and anime.

• I'm not interested in arts and crafts or music and dance or fashion design, do I have options?

  We have other activities for you to explore, such as picnics, rock climbing, cooking, movie's night and more.

  In addition, headspace Albury Wodonga run several other 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.

• What is the age limit?

  This social group is for multicutural young people aged 12-17 only.

• Are food, drinks and transport provided?

  We offer FREE food and drinks to meet all your dietary and cultural needs, including vegetarian, Kosher and Halal options.

  Transport is not provided but you can catch a bus or walk to our centre. We are near the Wodonga water tower.