The newly opened Caboolture Youth Residential Rehabilitation Service is offering young people a fresh chance at recovery through 24/7, community-based mental health support in a safe and home-like setting.
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Purpose-built to support young people aged 16 to 21 living with complex mental health challenges, the $5.3 million facility provides a vital residential option for those who are not yet ready to live independently. The service allows individuals to stay for up to 12 months, receiving psychosocial support tailored to their recovery journey while developing essential life skills.
The facility includes four private bedrooms, shared communal areas, a kitchen, living room, garden spaces, and overnight accommodation for staff, creating a comfortable environment that promotes healing and personal growth.
Operated by Mind Australia, a leading provider of psychosocial mental health services, the Caboolture service works in partnership with Metro North Hospital and Health Service to deliver both clinical and community-based support.
“This crucial new service will make an enormous difference to the lives of young people living with mental illness in Caboolture and Redcliffe communities,” said Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Tim Nicholls. “Making sure young Queenslanders can get specialist support and care close to home and when they need it will ensure they can live happier and healthier lives.”
Part of a broader network of Youth Residential Rehabilitation Services across Queensland—including Cairns, Townsville, Everton Park, and Greenslopes—the Caboolture facility is accessed through a single referral point managed by Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, with applications reviewed by a statewide panel.
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Gill Callister, CEO of Mind Australia, highlighted the long-term impact of early mental health intervention. “By supporting young people to develop key life skills at a crucial time in their development, they can prevent life-long mental health challenges,” she said.
With its focus on recovery, community, and stability, the Caboolture Youth Residential Rehabilitation Service is set to become a cornerstone of youth mental health support in the region—providing not just care, but a real sense of hope.
Featured image credit: mindaustralia.org.au
Published 27-May-2025
