headspace South Melbourne, which opened its doors on Thursday 5 December 2024, has 10 consult rooms, two group rooms, a welcoming ‘hang out’ space that young people can drop into without an appointment, a commercial kitchen and even laundry facilities that can be used by young people.    

Formalities and speeches by Josh Burns MP Federal Member for Macnamara, Jason Trethowan, CEO, headspace National, Anna Robinson, CEO AccessHC, Annette Mercuri Deputy Board Chair, AccessHC and Quinn Pawson, CEO, SEMPHN, were followed by tours and fun activities hosted by the Youth Advisory Group (YAG). 

South Melbourne is part of the Local Government Area (LGA) of the City of Port Phillip, home to approximately 13,000 young people  (12-25 years) with more than 1,500 young people  living in low-income households. 

The team is excited to work together, and work with young people, to deliver as a much-needed mental health and well-being service for young people and support for their families. 

In the four months since opening, they have already received a wide range of referrals: walk ins, self-referrals, and referrals from other agencies like schools and sporting clubs. 
 
Founded on principles of welcome, hope and empathy, headspace South Melbourne is focused on delivering effective, accessible, and inclusive services for all young people, and their family and friends. These include support for mental health, physical and sexual health, alcohol and other drugs, education, employment, and housing. 
 
headspace South Melbourne is delivered by Access Health and Community in partnership with Better Health Network, South Port Community Housing Group, Ngwala Willumbong Aboriginal Corporation, Alfred Health, City of Port Phillip and Inner Eastern Local Learning and Employment Network. 
 
All headspace centres are funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. 

The administration of funding is carried out locally by Primary Health Networks (PHNs).