NWRH Cairns
NWRH is now delivering Mental Health, Wellbeing and Allied Health services to Cairns. We are located at 1/214 Mulgrave Road Westcourt.
Contact us in Cairns
Mental health support
Our dedicated team of mental health professionals provide a range of services through the North Queensland Primary Healthcare Network (NQPHN) funded MyndKind program.
Myndkind was designed with and for the community and provides integrated services to vulnerable and financially disadvantaged people across North Queensland, including the Greater Cairns Region.
Services include:
- Information and advice
- Support in navigating and accessing the broader service system
- Counselling
- Care coordination
To access NWRH’s MyndKind services in the Cairns region the easiest way is to call Medicare Mental Health (formerly Head to Health) on 1800595212 where you will be connected to a service or support that’s right for you.
If MyndKind is not the right service for you, Medicare Mental Health will help you find the one that is.
Alternatively we encourage you to talk to your GP for a referral.
Allied Health services
An emerging market for our Allied Health team, we are very excited to now be delivering Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy in Cairns to eligible NDIS Participants.
- Speech Pathologists work with people who have difficulties with talking, listening, hearing, reading/writing and swallowing. They work with children to help them make sounds, learn new words and support building friendships and socialising. In the adult space, they support people after they experience a stroke, degenerative conditions and brain injuries to have functional communication skills and safely swallow food and drinks.
- Occupational Therapists assist when someone is having difficulty with everyday tasks and activities. These activities include taking care of oneself (and others), working, volunteering, and participating in hobbies, interests and social events. Occupational therapy involves ongoing assessments to understand what activities you can do (and those you want to do), any current limitations, your goals/motivations and offers advice/techniques about how to do something more easily and safely.
Download a copy of the NWRH Your Guide to Accessing NDIS Support Services (PDF)
If you would like more information about our Cairns allied health services, call NWRH on 1800 799 244.
Frequently Asked Questions
MyndKind supports all people in North Queensland who find it difficult to access mental health services.
These people often face financial hardship, limited transport, and other challenges that make it hard to get the help they need.
MyndKind supports all people in North Queensland who find it difficult to access mental health services.
These people often face financial hardship, limited transport, and other challenges that make it hard to get the help they need.
One woman, who was unable to get out of bed and for who telehealth wouldn’t work, was able to access counselling from the comfort of her home. Another man would meet his provider in a park for his first several sessions.
If you or someone you know or care for would benefit from accessing mental health and wellbeing support, we encourage you to visit your local GP to talk about your concerns and ask for a referral.
Referrals to NWRH can also be made by family members, a hospital or health clinic staff member, the police or other organisations.
Mental health is important because it affects how we think, feel and behave. It also impacts our ability to cope with stress, relate to others and make choices. Even though we talk about emotional and psychological worries as “mental health”, these worries and problems are also linked with the brain and the body. Mental health is part of our bodies overall health and wellbeing and is part of a holistic approach to health care.
