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headspace Family and Friends Reference Group Member Application

About the group:

The Family and Friends Reference Group is made up of a diverse group of people of varying ages, genders, cultural backgrounds and family types and covers the headspace Redcliffe, Strathpine & Indooroopilly centres.

The members of the Reference Group consult with their local headspace centre on a variety of topics and issues, and are involved in a number of local projects.
Requirements
A Family and Friends Advisor should:
- Have the time to volunteer as a family and friends advisor
Have the desire to help headspace in their work improving young peoples’ well-being
- Have a good understanding of how-to self-care when faced with stressful experiences
- Demonstrate professional behavioural and a respectful attitude
- Have or are willing to complete a National Criminal History Record Check and a working with Children’s Check
- Abide by headspace Health Policies on privacy and confidentiality
- Have an interest in and commitment to the health and wellbeing of young people.
Please complete an expression of interest to participate on the Family and Friends Reference Group by answering the questions below.
1.First & last name:(Required.)
2.What pronouns do you use
3.What is your current gender identity
4.Do you identify as LGBTQIA+?
5.Email:(Required.)
6.Date of birth(Required.)
7.What country were you born in?(Required.)
8.What language/s do you speak at home?(Required.)
9.Phone:(Required.)
10.Home address(Required.)
11.headspace centre:(Required.)
12.Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?
13.Are you from a refugee or migrant background?
14.What is the nature of your role in supporting a young person with mental health issues?
15.Please tell us about yourself and your interests (100 words max)
16.Why would you like a position on the Family and Friends Reference Group? (100 words max)
17.What skills and ideas could you bring to the Family and Friends Reference Group? (100 words max)
18.What types of headspace activities interest you (for example media, policy work, improving clinical practice, participation in events)?
19.Do you have a current bluecard?(Required.)
20.If you don't have current bluecard, are you eligible to apply for one?(Required.)
21.Is there anything else you would like to tell us?
22.Please provide the details of one reference (preferably not a spouse or family member)(Required.)