Family and friends reference group members contribute ongoingly to and improvement of headspace Cessnock/Maitland service provision.

The headspace Cessnock/Maitland Family and Friends Reference Group is made up of a diverse group of people with lived experience of supporting a young person or people, including those who have experienced mental health and adolescent challenges.

Members have the chance to be involved in:

- Local and national projects
- Provide feedback in relation to headspace services and organisational representation
- Resource development
- Education and training for both staff and young
- Marketing promotion and community awareness
- Policy advocacy

The group does meet in Maitland at the headspace centre once a month.

Contact Aidan Jurd, Community Awareness and Engagement Officer to have a yarn about becoming a member or if you want to apply please fill out this form.

For more information contact:

Phone: 0436 639 ***

Email: ***@samaritans.org.au

📌 Family and Friends Reference Group, Voluntary, NSW - Cessnock (Newcastle)
🏢 Headspace
📍 Newcastle