headspace Albany

18/12/2025

🎄 Holiday season opening hours – heads up

As we head into the holiday season, our opening hours will change slightly.

Please check the dates below if you’re planning to pop in or call us.

We return to normal hours from Monday 5 January 2026.

Thanks for your understanding and we hope everyone has a safe holiday period 💚

11/12/2025

⚠️Centre Closing Early – Friday 12th December⚠️

Just a heads up that headspace Albany will be closing early on Friday 12th December 2025. We’ll be back open with normal hours the following week.
If you need support while we’re closed, you can reach out to:

💚 Lifeline: 13 11 14
💚 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
💚 Su***de Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
💚 eheadspace: available 3pm–10pm every day

If you are in an emergency or need immediate assistance, please call 000 or present to the Albany Health Campus emergency department.

Thank you for your understanding 💚

05/12/2025

☀️ Coming in 2026 — COMMON GROUND

Mental fitness comes from talking to, and showing up for each other. Young men aged 16–25 are welcome to come along and get involved in Common Ground.

Once a month we run a free activity — could be footy, a café catch-up, a BBQ, a walk, or just hanging out. It’s not therapy. It’s simply a chance to meet people, have a yarn, and build some solid connections. Come by yourself or bring a mate.

Keen to join in?
Check out the schedule at the link below, give us a call on (08) 9842 9871, or email info@headspacealbany.com.au to find out when the next event is.

https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/albany/common-ground/

It’s all about showing up, hanging out, and staying connected.

02/12/2025

🌟Youth Friendly Albany Survey🌟
Help Shape Albany’s Next Youth Plan!

The City of Albany’s Youth Friendly Albany Plan 2022-2025 is due for review, and your voice is needed to help create the next plan for 2026-2029!

Complete this quick survey - it takes just 10 minutes - and you’ll go in the draw to win one of six Scooped Gelato Albany vouchers! 🍦

This survey is open to people of all ages in the Great Southern region. Your ideas will help make Albany an even better place for young people aged 10-25 years! 📣

Link: https://shorturl.at/9pUyO

27/11/2025

25/11/2025

Today marks the beginning of 16 Days in WA — Stop Violence Against Women, running from 25 Nov to 10 Dec 🧡

This year’s theme is “Stopping Family and Domestic Violence: Play your part.”

💚At headspace Albany, we believe that mental health, respectful relationships, and community support go hand in hand. Here’s how you can help make a difference during these 16 days (and beyond):

➡️Listen with compassion. If someone opens up about experiencing abuse, take them seriously, believe them, and reassure them they’re not at fault.

➡️Be ready with support. Keep helpline numbers handy so you can share them safely:
🧡Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 007 339
🧡1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
🧡Men’s Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 000 599

➡️Call out harmful behaviour. Whether it’s sexist language, jokes, or controlling behaviour — speak up when it's safe to do so. Small moments can shift culture.

➡️Model respect online. Use your platforms to share positive, respectful messages. What you say matters.

➡️Teach and learn. Talk to young people in your life about healthy relationships, consent, and equality.

If you or someone you know is struggling, you’re not alone. headspace Albany is here to support you — reach out for a chat, counselling, or just to find out what help is available in our region 🧡💚

06/11/2025

💬 Social media changes – here’s what you need to know

You might have seen some news about a social media “ban” or delay for young people under 16. It’s normal to feel a bit confused, worried or even frustrated about what it might mean — so here’s a quick summary of the facts 👇

🌱 What’s happening
From 10 December 2025, new rules will mean that most social media platforms won’t allow Australians under 16 to create or keep accounts.
These changes are part of a plan to help make online spaces safer for young people.

💡 What’s not changing
➡️Some services — like Messenger, WhatsApp, Discord, Roblox, Steam, Google Classroom, LEGO Play and YouTube Kids — are currently exempt from the ban.
➡️You won’t be asked to show ID or use a government digital ID to prove your age.
➡️It’s up to the platforms to follow the rules — not you or your family.

💚 If you’re feeling unsure
Change can feel big, especially when it’s something that affects how you connect with friends or express yourself. You don’t have to figure it out alone — the team at headspace Albany is here to chat about what this means for you, how you’re feeling, or ways to stay connected offline.

📲 Learn more here: headspace.org.au/social-media-ban

You’re not alone in this 💛

06/11/2025

So privileged to attend this 💚 Love our Wednesdays with the Moorditj Yorgas Girls Youth Group

04/11/2025

🎓 Term 4 Study & Stress Survival Guide 💚
As we head into the final stretch of the year, it’s totally normal to feel stressed with study loads, exams, assignments and everything in between. You’re not alone 💚

Here are some top tips from us to help you stay on top of your game and look after your mental health -

📎Build a routine + study space
• Find a spot that works for you — even if it’s not perfect, make it yours.
• Set up a simple schedule: when you’ll study + when you’ll take breaks.
• Break big tasks into smaller bites — it makes things feel way less overwhelming.

📌Study smart — not just hard
• Prioritise what needs your attention most.
• Mix up your study style — group sessions, flashcards, new locations.
• Use breaks! A short walk, snack or stretch can reset your brain.

📘Take care of you
• Sleep, food, movement — your brain works better when your body’s looked after.
• Stay connected with friends and family — you don’t have to go through it alone.
• Set boundaries: when study ends and life begins. You deserve downtime.

✏️Keep stress in check
• Remember: you are more than a mark or a score.
• Try breathing or mindfulness when things feel heavy.
• If it gets too much — reach out. Talking helps.

🏆Celebrate the wins
• Finished a draft? ✅
• Did one extra week of revision? ✅
• Planned something fun after your study blocks? ✅
Big or small — recognise what you’re doing. Your effort matters.

💚 You’ve got this!
If you need a bit of extra support, a chat, or a quiet space to reset — headspace Albany is here for you.

📍 Headspace Albany – The Link Shopping Centre, Shops 9-11 St Emilie Way
📞 (08) 9842 9871
🌐 headspace.org.au/albany

23/10/2025

Next up, meet Connie — the other half of our amazing Work Wellness Team! 🙌

Connie loves helping young people build confidence, explore their strengths and take the next steps in work & study. She’s all about making the process feel supportive, practical and fun.

We are stoked to have Connie on our team 💚

💚 Together, Monique and Connie are here to help you find your direction — at your pace, your way.

Give us a call or come in and have a chat today ☎🗣

📍 headspace Albany — The Link Shopping Centre, St Emilie Way
📞 (08) 9842 9871
📧 info@headspacealbany.com.au

22/10/2025

Meet Monique — one half of our awesome Work Wellness Team! 🏆

Mon is passionate about helping young people find their spark in work & study. Whether you’re feeling stuck, stressed or just need a bit of direction, she’s here to listen and help you find a way forward that feels right for you.

We think Mon is pretty amazing at what she does 💚

💬 Stay tuned to meet the other half of the dream team — Connie!

21/10/2025

Always a fun time 💚

🌈 Wanna Play?🌈

We’re getting together for an afternoon of board games and pizza at the Albany Town Library 🍕🎲
📅 Tuesday 28 October
🕔 5–6:30pm

If you’d like to come along, just let Jamie or Annie know so we can make sure there’s enough pizza to go around! New faces always welcome 💛

Free event for LGBTIQA+ young people aged 12–25 🩵