Head to Health Baw Baw

01/04/2026

31/03/2026

H2H Baw Baw Hub attended the Youth Live4Life - Year 8 Launch event at Drouin Secondary College last week, and our H2H Peer Support Worker Victor had a great time connecting with students, supporting important conversations around mental health. It was fabulous to see such strong engagement from students.

If you are a community service provider or school, H2H is available for opportunities to be involved in similar events and continuing to support the local community through outreach and service bookings. Contact us today!

26/03/2026

If you're heading to Farm World at Lardner Park this weekend come and say hello 👋

A Head to Health- Baw Baw Hub stand, with Central Clinic and Warragul Urgent Care Clinic, is located in the Country Living Hub area.

Available to answer your questions about all our local services.

24/02/2026

Please be aware that the Head to Health - Baw Baw Hub will be CLOSED this Thursday 26 February due to a scheduled power outage in the local area.

The Hub will not be able to receive incoming calls.
Our wonderful team will be working remotely for phone and video appointments.

You can still email the Hub on:
h2h.bawbaw@warragulspecialistcentre.com.au
We will then be able to call you back.

We do apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

- Martina
H2H Program Leader

24/12/2025

🎄Merry Christmas, Everyone, from the H2H - Baw Baw Hub Team! 🎄

Enjoy the celebrations, stay safe and look after each other and your own mental health during this festive season.

We will be back for phone appointments only on Tuesday 30 & Wednesday 31 December 2025 from 8.30am.

The Hub returns to normal services on Monday 5 January 2026.

03/12/2025

Christmas is on its way! 🎄

Please be advised of the following H2H - Baw Baw Hub opening hours during the holiday period.

Warragul Specialist Centre will be closed from 1pm on Wednesday 24 December and re-opening on Monday 5 January 2026.

However, the Hub will continue to provide support via phone appts. on Dec 30 & 31 on the normal phone number: 5642 6666.

11/09/2025

After the night, it is always day.
It's okay to feel dark.

The harsh winters always give way to spring.
It's okay if your days are sometimes stormy.

When the turbulent weather breaks there are always clear skies.
It's okay to feel battered and tired.

A broken and cracked road can always be mended.
There is always hope.

It's okay not to be okay.

- Katrina
H2H Provisional Psychologist

Head to Health- Baw Baw Hub is here for you.
To give you space to listen when you are having a dark day, when life is a struggle.
Call 56442 6666 to start your mental health support journey today.

R U Ok...today?

10/09/2025

Content Warning: This post talks about su***de which be distressing for some, please reach out to our team on 5642 6666, or any of the available help lines or supports listed below.
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
Su***de Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
Standby Support After Su***de: 1300 727 247

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World Su***de Prevention Day happens on September the 10th every year and is all about remembering loved ones that we’ve lost to su***de, raising awareness about mental health, and encouraging all of us to have open and supportive conversations to ensure that no one faces their darkest moments alone.

As a Peer Support Worker at Head to Health - Baw Baw it is a time for me to reflect on my own experiences and to connect with my clients by spreading hope and working on a shared goal of preventing su***de and spreading awareness of those in need of mental health support.

This year’s theme is ‘Changing the Narrative on Su***de’ and the aim is for all of us to change how we think and talk about su***de. This is something we can do by using empathy and openness to help us all feel connected, so that those who are struggling can feel heard and supported.

To learn more about su***de prevention day please see the link below.
https://www.su***depreventionaust.org/world-su***de-prevention-day/

- Victor

10/07/2025

Ongoing professional development is an important aspect of our program at H2H - Baw Baw.

Recently five H2H staff members received valuable training through Gippsland PHN and Resolution Education around communication and de-escalation to keep every person safe at Head to Health.

Thanks, Darren! Pictured below with our H2H Care Coordinator and Peer Worker, Victor, and our H2H RN Sally.

17/06/2025

🥳 Good news for our local Head to Health - Baw Baw Hub! 🥳

Read below for more information...

📍 Health Insights - spotlight on Mental Health in Baw Baw

Baw Baw is one of the fastest-growing regions in Australia, with Warragul and Drouin leading the surge. As the population rises, so too does the need for accessible health services. Mental health support is a key priority, with 10% of residents having a GP consult related to mental health, compared to 8.7% in Gippsland and 7.9% nationally.

To help meet this growing need, funding has been provided for the Baw Baw Head to Health clinic in Warragul, as part of a broader effort to ensure timely, local, and person-centred mental health support. Head to Health offers care navigation, access to a multidisciplinary team, and a team-care approach that complements GP services. It’s available to Victorians of all ages – whether they’re experiencing mental health challenges for the first time or managing ongoing conditions.

There a is also further support available for mild-moderate mental health support needs at these services in Warragul:
• Erin Dolan & Associates
• Olivia’s Place

🔍 Explore the full LGA Snapshot now and see what else is shaping the health landscape in this Gippsland community:https://gphn.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Baw-Baw-LGA-Snapshot-2025-update-1.pdf

08/05/2025

Did you know that Head to Health- Baw Baw Hub can provide video appointments?

We can!

We seek to reduce as many barriers as possible so that anyone between 0-100 years from the Baw Baw and surrounding shires (Latrobe, South Gippsland and Bass Coast) can receive timely mental health support in person, on the phone or via video.

Simply call 5642 6666 to start your journey with Head to Health today.