Bringing mental health support closer to young people living in regional and remote communities.
In partnership with the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Flying headspace delivers mental health support to young people aged 10–25 living in communities where access to services can be limited.
With a focus on early intervention, we help young people build confidence, strengthen wellbeing and develop lifelong skills to manage their mental health.
Flying headspace is designed to connect young people in remote communities with mental health support closer to home.
Country & Outback Health operates headspace centres in Port Augusta and Whyalla. Our Flying headspace service is managed through headspace Port Augusta.
Working alongside the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Flying headspace helps ensure young people living in regional communities can access support when they need it.
Helping young people access support earlier.
Delivering services where local access may be limited.
Supporting young people within their own communities.
Connecting young people with additional health and wellbeing services where required.
Access support and therapy during times when life feels challenging.
Safe, confidential and judgement free health advice and treatment.
Information, support and counselling around alcohol and drug concerns.
Helping young people access guidance and Headspace Work & Study programs.
Submit an online referral form.
Our team reviews your referral form.
Our team reach out to discuss support options and next steps.
We arrange a time for Flying headspace to visit your community.
You connect with our team during the community visit.
If you think Flying headspace could help, complete an online referral form and our team will guide you through the next steps.
This is a FREE service. headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health.
Flying headspace has been made possible by funding from Country SA PHN.
Our team is here to guide you through the referral process and answer any questions.
Flying headspace is an outreach mental health service delivered in partnership with the Royal Flying Doctor Service to support young people living in remote communities.
Young people aged 10 to 25 living in eligible remote communities.
Flying headspace provides outreach to Oodnadatta, Maree, Leigh Creek, Hawker, Yalata and Quorn.
You can complete an online referral form or contact headspace Port Augusta for assistance.
Yes. The service is fully funded and provided free of charge.
Flying headspace provides mental health support, connects young people with physical health services, alcohol and other drug support, and work and study assistance where appropriate.
We are here to help young people and communities access support closer to home.
