Family and Friends Reference Group, Voluntary, NSW - Cessnock

Family and Friends Reference Group members contribute ongoingly to and improvement of headspace Cessnock/Maitland service provision. 

The headspace Cessnock/Maitland Family and Friends Reference Group is made up of a diverse group of people with lived experience of supporting a young person or people, including those who have experienced mental health and adolescent challenges.

Members have the opportunity to be involved in:

• Local and national projects 
• Provide feedback in relation to headspace services and organisational representation
• Resource development 
• Education and training for both staff and young 
• Marketing promotion and community awareness 
• Policy advocacy 

The group does meet in Maitland at the headspace centre once a month.

Contact Aidan Jurd, Community Awareness and Engagement Officer to have a yarn about becoming a member.