Medicare Mental Health Kids Hubs are free, welcoming services providing early-intervention mental health and wellbeing support for children aged up to 12 years old, along with support for their families, carers, and kin.
Medicare Mental Health Kids Hubs are designed to be calm, child-friendly spaces where families can talk openly about their child’s development, emotions, behaviour, or wellbeing.
Whether your child is experiencing big emotions, behavioural challenges, developmental concerns, or family stress, our team is here to listen, support, and help you understand next steps.
Support is free, confidential, and tailored to the needs of each child and family.
You don’t need a diagnosis, referral, Mental Health Treatment Plan, or appointment to access the service.
What we offer
Medicare Mental Health Kids Hubs offer:
- Initial assessments to understand the child’s needs.
- Care planning and practical advice.
- Counselling and therapy (up to 10 sessions).
- Allied health services.
- Group activities.
- Support to connect with other health, community, and education services.
Our Kids Hubs teams include psychologists, peer practitioners with lived experience, family, infant and perinatal social workers, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, mental health nurses, social and emotional wellbeing workers, behaviour support practitioners, and cultural liaison workers. They combine lived experience, community knowledge, and cultural expertise to create spaces where families feel respected, understood, and safe.
What to expect
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Support when you need it
Whether you’re unsure what’s typical for your child’s age or navigating new challenges, our team listens with empathy and care. You’re welcome to return whenever you need support.
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Support for families, carers and kin
We work alongside parents, carers, kin and extended family to build confidence, understanding, and practical strategies.
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Culturally safe and inclusive care
Support is available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and for culturally and linguistically diverse communities, with interpreters available to support families who need language assistance.
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Early support that makes a difference
Early intervention can support emotional regulation, behaviour, social skills, and overall wellbeing.
Delivered in partnership
The Medicare Mental Health Kids Hubs in Adelaide are delivered by Sonder, drawing on more than 30 years’ experience providing health and support services to our community.
We work in partnership with trusted organisations that bring specialist expertise, cultural leadership, and strong community connections:
KWY Aboriginal Corporation
Cultural authority, guidance, and connection for Aboriginal children, families, and communities.
Multicultural Communities Council of SA
Supporting culturally and linguistically diverse children, families, and communities.
Accessing this service
Visit us
If your child needs support, you can visit us at our Southern Adelaide Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub at Marion or Aldinga.
Marion
GP Plus Marion, Level 1/10 Milham St, Oaklands Park SA 5046.
Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm.
Aldinga (walk-in only)
GP Plus Aldinga, Pridham Blvd, Aldinga Beach SA 5173.
Fridays 9 am – 5 pm, Saturdays 9 am – 1 pm.
Please note: We are opening our Kids Hub in a staged approach. During this time, families are welcome to walk in to speak with our team and schedule an appointment. While we may not always be able to provide immediate support during this initial period, we will take the time to understand your needs and help organise the most appropriate next steps.
Call us
Email us
kidshubenquiries@sonder.net.au
Request an appointment
You do not need a GP referral, a Mental Health Treatment Plan, or a diagnosis to access the Kids Hub.
Families are welcome to walk into our Marion or Aldinga locations during opening hours – no appointment required.
If you would prefer to arrange a time to come in, you can request an appointment via our online form.
Medicare Mental Health Kids Hubs are not crisis or emergency services
For urgent support, call the Women’s and Children’s Hospital on (08) 8161 7000.
For emergency assistance, call 000 or present at your local emergency department.
Frequently asked questions for parents and carers
Looking for support for your child in northern Adelaide?
The Northern Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub is coming soon.
Information for referrers
We welcome referrals from GPs, paediatricians, schools, early childhood services, and other providers. The Kids Hubs work alongside existing care, supporting early intervention and continuity of care (with consent). Referrals can be made via our online form, via fax to (08) 8209 0723, or via HealthLink (EDI: sonderau). Please include referral letters and any relevant information e.g. Mental Health Treatment Plans.
Frequently asked questions for referrers
The Southern Adelaide Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub is funded by the Australian Government, in partnership with the South Australian Government, delivered by Sonder with Kudos Services, KWY Aboriginal Corporation, and Multicultural Communities Council of SA.
