Bridges Health & Community Care

27/11/2025

Bridges to deliver REGIONAL RESET for WIDE BAY

New intensive early intervention program to help restore safety to Wide Bay-Burnett region - Ministerial Media Statements

25/11/2025

Our Youth Bail Response program supports young people to reconnect with school, family, and community — reducing reoffending and building hope.
Because every young person deserves the chance to write a new story. ✨

20/11/2025

Creative expression opens pathways to healing.
Our BridgeWorx programs bring arts and wellbeing together — from theatre and music to digital storytelling and design.
Explore how creativity is changing lives in regional Queensland.

12/11/2025

Sometimes the best thing you can do is simply be there.
Start with a conversation, listen without judgment, and encourage support through services like Bridges.
Small moments of care make a big difference. 💬

03/11/2025

From theatre programs to youth mentoring, Bridges Health & Community Care has reached thousands across the Wide Bay Burnett & Central Queensland regions in 2024.
We’re proud of the connections, creativity, and care that made this year so powerful.
Thank you to every partner and participant.

31/10/2025

👉 We’re hiring!

Bridges Health & Community Care is looking for two full-time Administration Assistants (one based in Bundaberg; the other in Hervey Bay or Maryborough) to support our new youth justice programs.

Are you organised, confident with communications and ready to help smooth the path for individuals in our community? Then this might be for you.

We are looking for candidates who:
• Have strong organisational & multitasking skills
• Think proactively and take initiative
• Have admin experience — preferably working with people who’ve faced adversity

If you’re ready to make a difference and join our team, apply now!
https://www.seek.com.au/job/88226838

📞 For a confidential chat contact HR Manager, Glenn Meehan on 1300 707 655.

30/10/2025

Stigma can stop people from seeking help.
At Bridges, we’re building understanding over judgment — supporting people affected by alcohol and other drugs to access evidence-based care with compassion.

Let’s talk about what recovery really looks like.

28/10/2025

Young people deserve a fresh start and the tools to shape their future.
Through Bridges’ Youth Bail Response and Community Re-Entry programs, we walk alongside young people to help them build resilience, stay connected, and make positive choices.
Every small win counts. 💪

24/10/2025

Recovery is not one-size-fits-all. At Bridges, we focus on individual journeys, combining clinical care with creative, practical, and community-based support.
From mental health to alcohol and other drugs, we meet people where they are — not where we expect them to be.
Learn more: bridgeshcc.org.au

24/10/2025

Bridges Health & Community Care is looking for Lived Experience Practitioners (Youth 12–25) in Bundaberg and Hervey Bay.

Bring your lived experience to support young people on their recovery journey in a caring, professional team.
✅ Great pay & wellbeing leave
✅ Flexible work options
✅ Meaningful impact in your community

👉 Apply now: seek.com.au/job/88004504

Exciting new opportunity, working with young people with early psychosis alongside an experienced mental health & AOD provider in Wide Bay, QLD.

16/10/2025

For Teachers, Parents, and Guardians of Young People
Helping Teens Thrive Online
Wednesday 29th October 4:00pm – 4:45pm (Sydney time)

This October, Black Dog Institute is exploring how strong partnerships can build better mental health. For young people, screens are a central part of life, shaping how they learn, connect, and relax. But technology use can also bring challenges for wellbeing, leaving parents and teachers wondering how to best guide teens through the digital world.

Join them for a free webinar bringing together researchers, educators, and families. Together, they will unpack the latest insights into teens and technology, explore both the risks and opportunities, and share practical strategies parents and carers can use alongside each other to support healthy digital habits.

Join them for a live panel webinar with:

Facilitator: Dr Kristine Kafer – Clinical Psychologist, Senior Psychology Content Developer & Facilitator at Black Dog Institute
Speaker: Atia Fatimah – Psychologist and PhD candidate at Black Dog Institute
Speaker: Dr Lyndsay Brown – Senior Researcher Officer at Black Dog Institute
Panellist: Kayla Grant – School Teacher & Wellbeing Advisor

Click here to register: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/better-together-webinar-series

15/10/2025

Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) misuse affects individuals, families, and communities. Bridges provides non-judgmental, evidence-based programs to support recovery and reduce harm. 🛑💙
Together, we can build safer, healthier communities.

To start your journey or find out more, contact our team today on 1800 263 274