Address: 1/29-37 Moreton Bay Road, Capalaba, 4157
headspace Capalaba is currently seeking Friends and Family Reference Group volunteers. Just as the Youth Reference Group lets us know about the current issues that young people are facing and the best ways that headspace Capalaba can support them, the Friends and Family Reference Group helps us understand what it is like for loved ones to be supporting young people in their recovery from mental health or substance use concerns.
Our Family and Friends Reference Group includes parents, siblings, foster-parents, partners, grandparents, step-parents, partners, roommates and anyone else that makes up a young person’s support system. Here at headspace Capalaba we understand that family and friends are often the first to notice a change in a young person’s emotions or behaviour that may signal the onset of a mental health or substance use problem. They also frequently encourage the young person to seek help or attempt to access help on their behalf.
Family and Friends Reference Group Members are involved in:
We want family and friends to be involved in the development, planning, delivery and evaluation of the services that we are offering young people. This group is for people aged over 26 who want to support and help lead the community by providing feedback and input into processes, systems and service delivery at headspace Capalaba. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, we would love to have you join our group!
As part of our team of dedicated volunteers, you will be provided with training and support to perform your role efficiently and safely including the opportunity to develop your skills in the area of Youth Mental Health.
headspace Capalaba is a lovely, welcoming and rewarding place to volunteer where you will meet many wonderful people and learn great new skills that may assist you both personally and professionally. There are lots of other benefits to volunteering with us as well, such as:
We look forward to hearing from you!
Security checks required for the position are supplied and paid for by Wesley Mission Queensland. All applicants will be required to complete an online registration form which will be forwarded to them when their expression of interest is lodged with us. To be in this role you will be required to follow a COVID-19 safe work plan.
Friends and Family Reference Group volunteers will need to be available to attend a monthly meeting at headspace Capalaba which may be held outside of standard business hours.
Orientation and on the job training is provided with opportunity for further development.