headspace Bendigo

19/02/2026

16/02/2026

Last week Lara and Dean from the Work and Study team attended the Year 7 Welcome and Connect Event at @weeroonacollegebendigo .🤝👐🙌👋
The atmosphere was great with plenty of fun activities for students and families. It was nice to be alongside other service providers including our friends at Community Health Services and .
Thanks for the invite, Fiona. 🙏
Well done on coordinating such a wonderful inclusive and engaging event for students, parent's families and carers.
We wish the Year 7’s a wonderful year ahead. 🙏💚💚

16/02/2026

We’ve got your summer reading right here with headspace Bendigo's latest newsletter, out now. 😀👋😀
Inside our third edition you can read about:

• Our school outreach program striving for success in Castlemaine. 🙌🙌
• We've got all the back-to-school tips from goal setting for young people to how parents / caregivers can support their young person through study. 📗📕📒
• How we can support you if you've been affected by the Harcourt and Ravenswood fire. 💚🙏🙏
• Meet our new Youth Ambassadors. 👩‍🦰👨‍🦱👱‍♂️👱‍♀️
• How to book in for a headspace education session. 👋👐
• Upcoming events you can see us at, our programs plus more. 💁‍♀️💁💁‍♂️

Click on the link to our website to read the full newsletter.
https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/bendigo/headspace-bendigo-summer-newsletter/

15/02/2026

Kicking off the year with community engagement events at Bendigo TAFE 🙌🙌🙌

Our team attended .tafe Charlston Road campus for the student welcome day and we also celebrated national apprenticeship week. 🙏

Thanks again Bendigo Tafe for providing a great opportunity for your students to connect and engage with local services in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere.
Big shout out to Hayley and team from Bendigo Tafe for keeping the students connected with local service providers. 👏👏👏

12/02/2026

Partners in parenting, a free, flexible online support for parents and carers 💚

Supporting a young person through their teen years can feel challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. 💚

Partners in Parenting is a free, online, self-paced program designed to help parents and carers feel more confident and connected as they support their high-school–aged young person.

With short, practical modules you can use straight away, it offers tools for communication, managing emotions, setting boundaries and supporting mental health, without adding extra pressure.

Learn more and start today for free: https://headspace.org.au/online-and-phone-support/partners-in-parenting/

11/02/2026

What a great day we had at Bendigo TAFE student Welcome Day this week. It was the perfect opportunity to introduce our new youth Ambassador Linda and Family and Friends Reference Group member Vin to the community engagement work we do in our community. 🙌

Thanks for your reflection of the day Vin 😊

Today was my first event with headspace Bendigo and I had so much fun! 👏🙌
I was assisting with distributing fact sheets, headspace bookmarks, and SPAN crisis cards to students and visitors while directing them to the headspace stall. 📒📙📘📔
This experience allowed me to engage with young people, raise awareness of available support services, and contribute to promoting mental wellbeing within the community. 🙏🙏🙏
I found the role rewarding and meaningful, as it reinforced my passion for supporting others and working in the community services sector which is my kind of thing. 😀😀

Last week the Work & Study team attended the Bendigo Tafe Pathways Expo at the Bendigo Tafe Health and Community Centre of Excellence. It was a great opportunity to connect with students studying in the Community Services sector.
We were inspired to see so many passionate people wanting to make a difference within the community. Thank you to the students who engaged and to Bendigo Tafe for hosting the event. We look forward to being back again soon. 💚💚

11/02/2026

After 11 years of dedicated study, we are proud to congratulate headspace Bendigo GP Colin Sherlock on successfully passing his recent GP exams! 🎉👏

He says that he’s really enjoyed working as a GP Registrar at headspace Bendigo and we feel so privileged he chose us to be part of his journey. 💚

“It has given me a brilliant opportunity to work with young people in a setting that is welcoming, flexible and above all, allows them time to express and explore the complex mental health issues that they are experiencing,” he says.
“My time at headspace Bendigo has taught me a lot so far and I have no doubt will continue to do so throughout the rest of my time here”.

Shout out to Agnico Eagle Australia Community Partnership Program too, who generously provide funds to headspace Bendigo. This financial support allows us to host and train GP Registrars which then enables us to grow the GP Mental Health workforce in Central Victoria!

Stay tuned in the coming weeks as we introduce our newest GP registrar to the team who will be with us for the next 6 months. 👀

08/02/2026

Self-care what is it?
Connection
🤝💬 Connection Is Self-Care 💙
Spending time with others is a powerful way to care for your mental health. Social self-care means building loving, healthy, and supportive relationships.
When we connect, we feel appreciated, supported, and reminded that we belong 🌟
A chat, a laugh, or time together can make a big difference.
To learn more about this click the link:
https://headspace.org.au/explore-topics/for-young-people/create-connections/

04/02/2026

Gratitude
🙏✨ Gratitude Grows Wellbeing 💛
Gratitude is a simple but powerful form of self-care. Taking time to notice and appreciate what you value can shift your mindset and boost your mood.
💡 Research shows that practicing gratitude daily can improve mental wellbeing - even small moments count!
Try it today: name one thing you’re thankful for and one thing your looking forward to
Little habits can make a big difference.
To find out more about gratitude journalling please see this blog:
https://headspace.org.au/explore-topics/for-young-people/gratitude-journal/

01/02/2026

Boundaries
🛑💙 Boundaries Are Self-Care
Setting personal boundaries is an important part of taking care of yourself.
Boundaries help you honor and respect your emotional, psychological, and physical needs - and remind others to do the same.
Here are some boundary statements to try out:
- If you need time to think : I don’t know off the top of my head. Let me get back to you.
- Uncomfortable conversations: I understand we don’t agree, but I’d like to keep this conversation respectful.
- To many demands: I have to protect my time, so I won’t be able to take this on right now.
It’s okay to say no.
It’s okay to protect your time and energy.
Taking care of you matters 💫
https://headspace.org.au/explore-topics/for-young-people/5-ways-to-effectively-communicate-your-feelings/

30/01/2026

Hobbies and interests
🎨🧶 Make Time for What You Love 💛
Hobbies and interests aren’t just fun - they’re great for your mental health!
Doing something you enjoy, like painting, art, knitting, crocheting, or any activity that makes you happy, can boost your mood and help lower stress.
Even a little creative time can make a big difference ✨
So pick up a hobby, relax, and enjoy the moment.
If you want to learn more, click the link:
https://headspace.org.au/explore-topics/for-young-people/finding-activities-you-enjoy/

27/01/2026

Nutrition and exercise
🏃‍♀️🥗 Move Your Body, Fuel Your Mind 💚
Exercise isn’t just good for your body - it’s great for your mental health too!
When you’re active, your body releases feel-good chemicals like endorphins and serotonin, which help boost your mood and reduce stress.
Please click the link to find out more:
https://headspace.org.au/explore-topics/for-young-people/stay-active/
🍎 Food matters too!
Eating a better-quality, balanced diet is linked to a lower risk of depression and better overall wellbeing.
Please click the link to find out more about nutrition:
https://headspace.org.au/explore-topics/for-young-people/eat-well/
Small steps count — move a little, eat well, and take care of your mind every day 💪🧠