Schools
Building resilience in our young people.
In Australia, 70% of mental illness and suicidal behaviours begin between the ages of 12-25 years.
Through the delivery of structured, evidence-based programs, schools provide an effective way of promoting mental health, resilience and help-seeking amongst young people.
Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub
The Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub is a free, child- and family-friendly service designed to support children aged 0–12 experiencing mild to moderate mental health or behavioural challenges. Located in Tuggerah, the Hub provides a safe and welcoming space for families who may feel lost, confused, or unsure where to turn for help.
What the Hub Offers
No referral or diagnosis needed to access support.
Timely advice and care tailored to your family’s needs.
Multidisciplinary team including mental health clinicians, allied health professionals, Aboriginal health workers, peer workers, and care navigators.
Flexible appointments – at the Hub, your home, school, or in the community.
Services Provided
- Comprehensive assessments
- Counselling and psychoeducation
- Parental support and care coordination
- Short-term therapies (e.g., speech, occupational, physiotherapy)
- Navigation to appropriate external services
Who Can Refer?
The Kids Hub is a self-referral service. Families are welcome to refer via phone or to attend the Kids Hub in person to initiate a referral.
Eligibility
- Children aged 0–12 living on the Central Coast
- Experiencing mild to moderate mental health or behavioural challenges
Eligibility exclusions
- Child is already engaged with an alternate provider
- Child has access to a package of care that addresses the presenting concern (including NDIS).
- Childs needs are not mild-moderate in nature.
Contact & Referrals
Phone: 4394 1799
Email: [email protected]
Location: Block A, Ground Floor, 2 Reliance Drive, Tuggerah Business Park, Tuggerah NSW 2259
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
For more information, please view the Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub brochure.
What is School-Link?
School-Link is the link between the Central Coast Local Health District and the Educational settings of the Central Coast. Our primary focus is on early intervention by supporting school communities.
School-Link supports educational settings to recognise and respond appropriately to young people with emerging mental health problems and/or in a mental health crisis. School-Link strives to build strong connections with schools and support their ongoing practice through the following actions:
- Providing mental health information and clinical guidance to promote understanding, strengthen collaborative practice, and improve access to appropriate supportive services.
- Liaise with school staff via the School-Link consultation line.
- Mental Health Literacy is addressed by providing information on a range of training/workshop activities for both teachers and students. Education is aimed at promoting mental health and well-being and decreasing stigma.
Contact School-Link
Lisa Foster 0434 324 604 or 43941700 Central Coast North
Janice Simpson 0434 193 139 or 43047878 Central Coast South
Office hours 8:00am-4.30 pm Monday to Friday.