About Head to Health Kids – Queensland
Head to Health Kids – Queensland (H2HK-Q) services offer a range of specialist supports for children under 12 years of age experiencing developmental, behavioural or emotional issues that may affect their mental health and wellbeing. Support is also provided for their families/carers if required.
 | H2HK-Q services are new to Queensland and are jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments. |
 | H2HK-Q services will be offered to children who are in need of additional support to prevent mental health deterioration. They may also be ‘struggling’ in their functioning, and in need of support to reach their full developing potentials. |
 | H2HK-Q services are free to access, with priority for those children and families who present with multiple, co-occurring and complex vulnerabilities. They do not require an existing diagnosis to be offered a service. |
What services are available?
H2HK-Q services offer a range of specialist level support for children (under 12 years of age) experiencing a range of mental health and wellbeing concerns, including developmental, behavioural or emotional challenges.
Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing assessment, brief interventions and support connecting to appropriate services.
Brief interventions can be for the children as well as for families/carers.
Services are provided in partnership with other care providers.
How do I access services?
Head to Health Kids – Queensland (H2HK-Q) services are initially available in two regions, Greater Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Families living in the Greater Brisbane and the Gold Coast regions seeking to access services offered through H2HK-Q can contact a service directly for advice and support.
If children and family/carers are already connected with a GP, other health, social or educational supports, they can also be supported with a referral to a H2HK-Q service. This can help in connecting up all the care services that are involved in their ongoing support.
Connect directly with the local Head to Health Kids – Queensland services at the links below for more information and guide to access more support:
Brisbane services and satellite sitesGold Coast services and satellite sites
Additional help and support
Call 1300 MH CALL (1300 642 255) if you or your child is in crisis or needs mental health support.
This is a free and confidential mental health service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It can help connect you to your nearest public mental health service.
Learn more about 1300 MH CALL services on the Queensland Government website.
In an emergency call Triple Zero (000) or go to your nearest emergency department.
For general health advice, call 13 43 25 84 (13 HEALTH).
You can talk to a registered nurse 24 hours a day for the cost of a local call. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can ask for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander liaison officer.
If you're deaf or hard of hearing the National Relay Service can help you make and receive calls.
For general questions you can also contact the Queensland Government.
H2HK-Q is jointly funded by the Australian Government and the Queensland Government
Last updated: 5 September 2024