Welcome to the headspace office!
The following information will provide an introduction to our office to help you settle in quickly.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) headspace Cairns team are passionate about providing professional, flexible and unique therapies in a youth friendly environment. They are dedicated, collaborative and able to adapt to varying situations where the ability to broaden skills and experience is encouraged.
General Details
- Address: Level 2 / 42 Grafton St, Cairns City, access also available via Spence St.
- Telephone: 07 4041 3780.
- Email: info@headspacecairns.org.au.
- Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8.30 am – 5.00 pm & Thursday 8.30 am – 7.30 pm.
- Access (After Hours): Salaried staff have access to a set of keys if they require after-hours access. This can be arranged through the Centre Coordinator.
- Car / Car Hire Info: Vehicles are provided for roles that require travel out of the centre.
Getting to the Office - Please click here to locate our office on Google Maps.
Additional Details
Parking: Parking is not provided on-site. Nearby options include:
- $8.00 per day parking lot at the end of Grafton Street
- $5.00 per day parking at the end of Sheridan Street
- Free 3-hour parking available in the centre of Grafton Street
The team
- Centre Manager: Helen Isenhour: 0476 689 516 or at hisenhour@headspacecairns.org.au
- Centre Coordinator: Tahni Fernandez: 0439 668 157 or at tfernandez@headspacecairns.org.au
- Clinical Lead: Meg Mathews 0498 244 755 or at mmathews@headspacecairns.org.au
- Administration Support: Tyler & Alisha: 07 4041378 or at info@headspacecairns.org.au (Our Admin team are available office hours)
Our team are supported by:
- Mental Health Clinicians
- Vocational support workers
- Community Engagement officer
- Private Mental Health Clinicians
- General Practitioner
- Students
- Youth Reference Group
- State Manger Mental Health: Dr Tim Driscoll: 0438 324 226 or at tdriscoll@rfdsqld.com.au
Services
- Counselling / Mental Health Support: Monday to Friday
- General Practitioner Services: Monday and Thursday
- Vocational Support: Monday to Friday
- Social Groups: Monday to Thursday
- Centrelink Assistance: Friday
Orientation
- Orientation Schedule: An orientation checklist will be provided on your first day and worked through during your first week.
- Key Procedures / Policies Covered: Includes an overview of headspace staff and structure, IT equipment setup, data management and administration systems, clinical governance, and access to RFDS and headspace National e-learning modules.
- Assigned Buddy / Mentor: A buddy or mentor will be assigned based on your role.
Uniforms
Dress Code: There is no mandatory uniform; smart casual attire is expected. headspace shirts are available upon request through the Community Engagement Coordinator or Centre Coordinator.
Nearby Facilities
Food & Shopping:
- Nearby Grocery Stores: Cairns Central Shopping Centre is a 7-minute walk from the centre, and Woolworths is just 5 minutes away.
- Dining Options: A wide variety of restaurants and cafés are located within a 5-minute walk of the centre.
General information
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