Headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation Ltd
ABN 26 137 533 843foundationhealth
MelbourneVIC3000Major Cities of AustraliaSEIFA Decile 4
ProcurementJusticeDonationsCharityFoundationEvidenceATO4 of 7 systems
Power Score
12.0
4 systems
Total Dollar Flow
$5.1M
All sources
Contracts
$5.1M
7 contracts
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Revolving Door — 2 Influence Vectors
This entity operates across multiple influence channels simultaneously. Score: 13.0
Lobbies GovernmentGovt Contractor — $5.1M across 3 buyers
Power Profile
Procurement
$5.1M
3 govt buyers
Relationships
30
Connected entities
VIC Jurisdiction Context
Youth justice outcomes for VIC — how this entity’s operating environment is performing.
Detention rate
1.4/10K
Indigenous overrep.
14x
Cost/day (detention)
$7,123
Avg daily detained
120
↑VIC Indigenous detention rate +29% over 4 years
↑VIC nightly detention population +8% over 3 years
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Board & Governance8 current, 0 former
| Name | Role | Appointed | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Shields | director | — | Active | acnc_register |
| John Harvey | director | — | Active | acnc_register |
| ROBBIE SEFTON | director | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Jason Trethowan | director | — | Active | acnc_register |
| MARK EATON | public_officer | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Donna Burns | director | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Andrew Chanen | director | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Tracey Tay | director | — | Active | acnc_register |
Charity Details
Purposes
Health
Beneficiaries
First NationsAdultsChildrenEthnic GroupsFamiliesFemalesFinancially DisadvantagedGeneral CommunityMalesHomelessness RiskDisabilityRural & RemoteUnemployedVictims of CrimeDisaster VictimsYouthOther Gender Identities
Federal Contracts1 of 7 MMR-applicable ($1.6M)
| Title | Value | Buyer | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4500162600 | $1.6M | Department of Health, Disability and Ageing | 2026-02-10 – 2026-07-30 |
| Telecounselling Services for Flood Affected Schools | $975K | Department of Education - Corporate | 2023-12-31 – 2025-12-30 |
| Telecounselling Services for Flood Affected Schools | $975K | Department of Education - Corporate | 2023-12-31 – 2025-12-30 |
| NSW COVID-19 Recovery Package Grant Agreement with headspace - Gosford headspace site | $403K | HealthShare NSW | 2022-06-02 – 2025-06-29 |
| NSW COVID-19 Recovery Package Grant Agreement with headspace - Gosford headspace site | $403K | HealthShare NSW | 2022-06-02 – 2025-06-29 |
| NSW COVID-19 Recovery Package Grant Agreement with headspace – Lake Haven headspace site | $338K | HealthShare NSW | 2022-06-02 – 2025-06-29 |
| NSW COVID-19 Recovery Package Grant Agreement with headspace – Lake Haven headspace site | $338K | HealthShare NSW | 2022-06-02 – 2025-06-29 |
ALMA Evidence-Linked Interventions
Headspace
Community-LedYouth Mental Health program in Queensland. Mental health support, Early intervention, Counseling
Untested (theory/pilot stage)12-25
headspace Centers
TherapeuticMental health, physical health, alcohol and drug support, and work/study support services for young people aged 12-25
Promising (community-endorsed, emerging evidence)Young people (10-17)Young adults (18-25)
headspace National Youth Mental Health Service
TherapeuticMental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs and work and study support services for young people aged 12-25
Promising (community-endorsed, emerging evidence)Young people (10-17)Young adults (18-25)
headspace Victoria
TherapeuticYouth mental health services across Victoria. Multiple centers providing free mental health support, AOD counseling, and vocational services for young people.
Promising (community-endorsed, emerging evidence)12-25 yearsMental health support
headspace WA
TherapeuticYouth mental health services across WA. Multiple centers providing mental health support, AOD counseling, and vocational services.
Promising (community-endorsed, emerging evidence)12-25 yearsMental health support
Relationships
| Entity | Type | Amount | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Health, Disability and Ageing | contract | $1.6M | 2026 | austender |
| Department of Health, Disability and Ageing | contract | $1.6M | 2026 | austender |
| Department of Education - Corporate | contract | $975K | 2023 | austender |
| HEALTHSHARE NSW | contract | $403K | 2022 | austender |
| HEALTHSHARE NSW | contract | $338K | 2022 | austender |
| THE TRUSTEE FOR THE IAN POTTER FOUNDATION | grant | $13K | 2013 | ian_potter_grants_db |
| Helping Hand Aged Care Inc | shared_director | — | — | person_roles_crossmatch |
| WISE Employment Ltd | shared_director | — | — | person_roles_crossmatch |
| Foodbank Australia Limited | shared_director | — | — | person_roles_crossmatch |
| South Australian Grain Industry Trust Fund | shared_director | — | — | person_roles_crossmatch |
| WISE Global Foundation | shared_director | — | — | person_roles_crossmatch |
| Bay & Basin Community Resources Limited | shared_director | — | — | person_roles_crossmatch |
| The gforce Trust | shared_director | — | — | person_roles_crossmatch |
| G-Force Recruitment Ltd | shared_director | — | — | person_roles_crossmatch |
| THE LAROI FOUNDATION LIMITED | shared_director | — | — | person_roles_crossmatch |
| G-Force Corporate and Finance Pty Ltd | shared_director | — | — | person_roles_crossmatch |
| WATERTRUST AUSTRALIA LTD | shared_director | — | — | person_roles_crossmatch |
| National Education Alliance Of Borderline Personality Disorder Australia Limited | shared_director | — | — | person_roles_crossmatch |
| Healthy Communities Foundation Australia Limited | shared_director | — | — | person_roles_crossmatch |
| Police Citizens Youth Clubs NSW Ltd | shared_director | — | — | person_roles_crossmatch |
| Muloobinba Aboriginal Corporation | shared_director | — | — | person_roles_crossmatch |
| Benjamin Shields | directorship | — | — | acnc_register |
| John Harvey | directorship | — | — | acnc_register |
| ROBBIE SEFTON | directorship | — | — | acnc_register |
| Jason Trethowan | directorship | — | — | acnc_register |
| MARK EATON | directorship | — | — | acnc_register |
| Donna Burns | directorship | — | — | acnc_register |
| Andrew Chanen | directorship | — | — | acnc_register |
| Tracey Tay | directorship | — | — | acnc_register |
| CPI STRATEGIC PTY LTD | lobbies_for | — | — | lobbying_register_nsw |