HQ Function

Serves as the central hub for Orygen's research, clinical services, policy development, education, and administrative operations. It houses state-of-the-art research facilities and clinical spaces designed for young people.

Notable Features:

Purpose-built facility designed with input from young people, featuring research laboratories, clinical suites, training areas, and collaborative workspaces. It emphasizes a welcoming, non-institutional environment and is integrated with the natural parkland surroundings.

Work Culture:

A mission-driven, collaborative, and innovative environment. Staff are passionate about youth mental health, fostering a culture of research excellence, continuous learning, youth participation, and a commitment to making a tangible difference in young people's lives.

HQ Significance:

The Parkville headquarters is a globally recognized center for youth mental health research and practice, enabling the co-location of researchers, clinicians, and educators to foster innovation and rapid translation of new knowledge into care.

Values Reflected in HQ: Innovation, collaboration, youth co-design and participation, excellence in research and care, and a commitment to improving outcomes for young people are reflected in its design and operations.

Location:

While headquartered in Australia, Orygen has a significant global impact through international research collaborations, partnerships with global health organizations (like the WHO), and by influencing youth mental health policy and practice worldwide. Its models of care (e.g., Early Psychosis Prevention and Intervention Centre - EPPIC, headspace) have been adapted and implemented in numerous countries across North America, Europe, and Asia. Orygen experts frequently engage in international conferences, provide advisory roles to governments and NGOs, and lead capacity-building initiatives, sharing knowledge and contributing to a global revolution in youth mental health care.

Street Address:

35 Poplar Road

City:

Parkville

State/Province:

Victoria

Country:

Australia