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Family and Friends National Reference Group Member

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  • Have you supported a young person who has experienced mental health challenges?
  • Are you passionate about the role of family and friends in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people?
  • Casual position, remote work from home

Join the headspace Family and Friends National Reference Group and connect with other supporters of young people to contribute to the shaping of headspace.

What is headspace National?

headspace is a well-recognised, national not-for-profit organisation making a difference to the lives of young people aged 12-25 years. To learn more about headspace and the services we offer, visit headspace.org.au.

About the role

The headspace Family and Friends National Reference Group is made up of a diverse group of people with lived experience of supporting a young person experiencing mental health challenges.

This role involves offers the opportunity to:

  • Participate in monthly Family and Friends Reference Group meetings.
  • Provide a voice to increase engagement of families and communities and improve their experience at headspace.
  • Help shape headspace National policy and campaigns.
  • Provide feedback on family and friends-related resources.
  • Participate in a range of other projects and working groups.

This is a casual position and you will be paid for participation in activities such as meetings and events. The time commitment can vary between 3 - 15 hours a month depending on choice and preferences for participation.

You can view the profiles of our current reference group members here. Click here to watch some of them speak to their experiences as part of the group.

Who we're looking for

We would love you to apply if you:

  • Have (or had) a supportive role caring for a young person between 12-25 who has experienced mental health challenges and accessed headspace or other youth mental health services.
  • Are passionate about youth mental health and wellbeing and the role of family and friends

If you meet the above criteria apply now. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds especially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people from migrant and refugee backgrounds, rural and regional areas, people living with a disability, and people from the LGBTIQA+ community.

How to Apply

Click on 'Apply Now' to see the position description, and to complete your application. We require the following:

  • A current resume
  • Responses to the 'Application Questions' document. You will need to complete the application questions and submit with your resume

We will be reviewing applications as soon as received, so if this role appeals to you, we would love to hear from you!

For more information contact:

Name: Alana Kurban

Phone: (03) 9278 0306

Email: [email protected] using the subject line: Family and Friends National Reference Group Member enquiry via EthicalJobs.

To be eligible for this position you must have the right to live and work in Australia.

A Working with Children Check (or State/Territory equivalent), a clear Police Check and a Covid-19 vaccination certificate are required for this position.

headspace is committed to being a child safe and child friendly organisation that recognises, respects and promotes the rights of children, young and vulnerable people.

The headspace Reconciliation Action Plan was launched in July 2019 and was developed through a co-design process with staff across the organisation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and all current vacancies.

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