You.nique (Family Mental Health Support Service

You.nique provides early intervention mental health outreach support for children and young people aged 0–18 who are showing early signs or symptoms of a mental health concern. Delivered by Accoras, the program works alongside children and their families to support wellbeing, strengthen coping skills and promote positive family relationships.

The service operates across South Brisbane and the Gold Coast and is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services (DSS).

You.nique focuses on early, practical mental health support to help address concerns before they escalate. The program supports children and young people in the context of their family, recognising the important role parents and carers play in a child’s wellbeing.

Support is flexible and tailored to each child’s developmental stage and individual needs. Practitioners work collaboratively with families and, where appropriate, with schools and other services already involved in supporting the child.

You.nique supports:

• Children and young people aged 0–18

• Families living in South Brisbane or the Gold Coast

• Children showing early signs or symptoms of mental health concerns, such as anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, behavioural challenges, low self-esteem, social or friendship difficulties, or challenges related to change and transition

Support may include:

• One-on-one sessions with children using age-appropriate and strengths-based approaches

• Practical strategies to support emotional regulation, coping skills and resilience

• Support for parents and carers to better understand and respond to their child’s needs

• Parenting guidance tailored to the age and circumstances of the child

• Referrals and connections to other services if additional or specialist support is required

Where available, You.nique may also partner with local schools and community organisations to deliver group-based programs that support early intervention.

You.nique is delivered as an outreach service, meeting children and families where they feel most comfortable, including:

• At home

• At school or early learning settings

• In community locations or other agreed settings

Support is flexible and responsive to the needs, goals and circumstances of each child and family.

To access You.nique, children and young people must:

• Be aged 0–18

• Be showing early signs or symptoms of a mental health concern

• Live in South Brisbane or the Gold Coast

A Mental Health Treatment Plan is not required to access this service.

Referrals to You.nique are welcome from:

• Parents and carers

• Schools and early learning services

• GPs and other health professionals

• Community services

If you are concerned about your child’s wellbeing or would like to learn more about You.nique, please get in touch with Accoras: