It has always been one of society’s most difficult jobs which to protect our most vulnerable: our children. As parents, our vision for every child is a life in all of its fullness. Despite efforts made by the Commonwealth Government, the State of NSW and the local Blue Mountain Council, there are still untold number of children living in the Blue Mountains whose lives are touched by violence, dislocation, conflict and even daily hunger.
Every child deserves a childhood in all its fullness, surrounded by protective families and communities, free from disadvantage and with the opportunity to thrive as other children do, the world over.
Many of the problems that children face are a consequence of exploitative practices of certain members of society and education gaps that we allow to continue. In a protective environment where children’s rights are respected, each and every child can flourish and reach their highest potential.
This is the reason that Rotary International in general, and the UMBS Club in particular have always been so supportive of local organizations such as headspace in Katoomba. headspace offers young people aged 12-25 a welcoming environment where they can access free and confidential mental health support, health advice, and general information.
Young people aged 12 - 25 do not require a formal referral. All they need do is simply phone, email or show up in person to arrange an appointment with one of the staff during business hours. In addition, and most importantly, headspace Katoomba services are available at no cost.
Debra Mainwaring is the new GM of headspace, Katoomba. https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/katoomba/ Debra has spent her entire career helping young people find and stay on the right path in life. Her passion is to empower and inspire the most vulnerable in our society. She has set up headspace to assist those who care for them and work with them to change their perceptions of them.
headspace' services include counselling, educational, social, emotional and behavioural assessment, report writing for both legal and educational contexts and intervention planning. Her work focuses on assisting people to develop more effective skills, build better relationships, and improve their well-being,
Debra may be reached during regular business hours at 1 800 478 626 or leave a message as staff often are working from home during COVID.