headspace Gladstone

25/02/2026

headspace Gladstone will be closed at 5pm on Thursday the 26th of February.

You can get support for your mental health by creating a headspace account at headspace.org.au, or you can speak to someone 1-on-1 via online chat, email or over the phone at eheadspace.org.au or 1800 650 890.
If you are in an emergency or need immediate assistance:
🟢 Call emergency services on 000.
If you need to speak to someone urgently, you can call:
🟢 Lifeline 13 11 14
🟢 13YARN on 13 92 76
🟢 Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
🟢 Su***de Call Back Service on 1300 659 46

24/02/2026

headspace Gladstone will be closed at 7pm on Wednesday the 25th of February.

You can get support for your mental health by creating a headspace account at headspace.org.au, or you can speak to someone 1-on-1 via online chat, email or over the phone at eheadspace.org.au or 1800 650 890.
If you are in an emergency or need immediate assistance:
🟢 Call emergency services on 000.
If you need to speak to someone urgently, you can call:
🟢 Lifeline 13 11 14
🟢 13YARN on 13 92 76
🟢 Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
🟢 Su***de Call Back Service on 1300 659 46

17/02/2026

headspace Gladstone wishes everyone a happy Chinese new year and happy lunar new year! Wishing you prosperity and good fortune in the year ahead.

This year we celebrate The Year of the Fire Horse which only happens once every 60 years!

Something we value within our community is the opportunity to learn from within our own rich cultural fabric.

This week Effy shared with us some cultural insight about the traditional Chinese calendar being guided by both the rhythm of the new moons and the shift of the seasons - making it a lunisolar calendar. That balance is why the Chinese New Year / Spring Festival always lands in late January or February, aligned with renewal and the arrival of spring.

You might be wondering, is it Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year?

Chinese New Year / Spring Festival celebrations follow the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar. It's celebrated in China and by Chinese communities with:

🏮red lanterns symbolising good fortune, joy and prosperity
🧧 lucky red envelopes
🥟 reunion dinners
🐉 lion and dragon dances

The Lunar New Year is a broader term that refers to celebrations of the new year based on lunar or lunisolar calendars, and is celebrated in multiple cultures across Asia.

- In Korea, it's called Seollal
- In Vietnam, it's known as Tết Nguyên Đán or Tết
- In China, it's Chinese New Year / Spring Festival

While they share similarities like family gatherings, honouring their ancestors, festive foods, each celebration has its own unique traditions, foods, and cultural meaning.

While “Lunar New Year” is increasingly used as an inclusive umbrella term in Western contexts, referring to it as Chinese New Year acknowledges its specific cultural and historical origins. Importantly, Chinese New Year is a festival with a strong spirit of inclusivity, and people of all ethnicities and backgrounds are warmly welcomed to celebrate.

Thank you Effy for sharing your knowledge with our team and DiverseCity young people 💚

17/02/2026

headspace Gladstone will be closed for the day on Monday, the 18th of February, reopening at 8:30am on Thursday, the 19th of February.
If you need support while we’re away, there are always people ready to listen 💚

11/02/2026

📣 Join a growing peak alliance of organisations and individuals committed to advancing LGBTQIA+ inclusion, equity and meaningful community-led change in Queensland.

📣 Join with us to grow a statewide voice that will strengthen the capacity of our communities through the co-design of research, policies and programs.

📣 Membership is open to eligible organisations and individuals across Queensland who support the objects of the Queensland LGBTQIA+ Alliance.

ℹ️ https://www.qldlgbtqia.org.au/members

10/02/2026

GLADSTONE: You are invited to Together in Action, a celebration of local stories. The event showcases community-led responses to wellbeing, inclusion, and connection, with contributions from young people, families, and local leaders. It includes facilitated conversations, including a focused panel on men’s mental health. We will be chairing this panel, which aims to highlight collaborative, place-based approaches currently shaping practice in our region with local legends from , and the Calliope Community Hub. Please register via QR code for catering. See you there 😁

10/02/2026

Safer Internet Day is a reminder that small actions online can make a big difference. 💻💚
Here are some simple tips to help you stay safe online, protect your privacy, and look after your wellbeing while you scroll, chat, and connect.

09/02/2026

headspace Gladstone has received a Certificate of Participation for completing Reverb 2.0 – Culturally Responsive Practice Workshops. It reflects the work we’re doing to keep our service culturally responsive, inclusive, and welcoming for multicultural young people and communities. 💚

06/02/2026

Go check out Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct. They do amazing work!!💚💚

Free Community Directory

🤔 Did you know there is a fabulous free community directory available on the Gladstone Regional Council website?

Registration is free of charge and is open to Community Organisations fitting the following eligibility criteria:
🟦 Not-for-profit Sporting Organisations and Sporting/Fitness Groups;
🟦 Not-for-profit Boards, Authorities, Political and Professional Groups;
🟦 Not-for-profit Service Clubs, Lodges, Groups and Associations;
🟦 Not-for-profit special interest and recreation Clubs, Associations and Societies;
🟦 Crisis and Emergency Support Services;
🟦 Emergency Services;
🟦 Not-for-profit Support Groups;
🟦 Indigenous Support Services;
🟦 Community Support Services and Health Services
(including Mental health, Health services, Support groups, Substance addiction, Youth, Senior and Parenting);
🟦 Housing and Accommodation Support Services;
🟦 Employment and disability support services;
🟦 Government Financial and Legal Advocacy Services (including Justices of the Peace);
🟦 Child Care providers, including kindergartens
🟦 Playgroups/Parent Groups;
🟦 Child protection;
🟦 Educational institutions
🟦 Multicultural groups.

👉 To register your organisation, or to search the directory, head to www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/Community-Directory

04/02/2026

Supporting your young person through major life transitions!
Young people often experience big transitions; moving to high school, finishing school, leaving home, starting work or study, travelling, navigating new or challenging friendships. These changes can feel exciting and full of potential, but also overwhelming or stressful.
Join our free online text-based group chat to connect with other adults, share experiences, and explore strategies to support your young person while caring for your own wellbeing and role as a carer.

01/02/2026

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Did you know, we provide free women’s health clinics and sexual health screenings across Central Queensland.

Clinical Nurse Consultants Melissa and Melany are on the road this month and appointments are still available!

We can help with cervical screening, contraceptive advice, menopause advice, sexual health screenings and more.

📍Book a free appointment at the following locations:
🔹4 February: Blackwater
🔹9 February: Gladstone
🔹10 February: Mount Morgan
🔹12 February: Moura
🔹18 February: Gladstone
🔹24 February: Baralaba
🔹26 February: Capricorn Coast
🔹4 March: Capella
🔹5-6 March: Emerald
🔹12 March: Marlborough
🔹16 March: Biloela
🔹19 March: Wowan
🔹26 March: Capricorn Coast
🔹21 April: Mount Morgan
🔹27 April: Biloela
🔹29 April: Blackwater
🔹1 May: Gemfields

💻 Book online: https://buff.ly/GrztRhs
📞 Book via phone: 07 4932 5440

01/02/2026

Join Family Drug Support for a free, 2-hour online Stepping Forward workshop designed for families and friends supporting someone who is using alcohol or other drugs.

FREE education session for families and friends, delivering information to those supporting someone using alcohol and drugs.
Is someone in your family or a friend using alcohol and/or other drugs?
Are you looking for clear, practical strategies to help you cope and feel more confident?

This session will focus on:

🛑 Setting Workable Boundaries
Boundaries are essential for protecting your well-being, but they’re not always easy to set or maintain. In this practical and supportive session, we’ll explore:

🔹 Why boundaries matter – and why they can feel so difficult
🔹 Strategies to set clear, effective boundaries
🔹 How to negotiate boundaries in relationships
🔹 What to do when a boundary is broken
🔹 Tips for communicating your boundaries with care and confidence

Stepping Forward is free education for families and friends, delivering practical information and tools to help you support someone who is using alcohol and other drugs. Each session aims to increase your confidence and competence by offering:

✅ Clear and practical information
✅ A safe, supportive space to share and connect

Presented by Family Drug Support – a national, non-religious, not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting families for over 25 years.

📅 Date & Time: Wednesday 18 March, 6-8 pm AEST
📍 Location: Online (Zoom)
🎟 Register via Eventbrite to receive your Zoom link via email.

For more information, please contact:
Sophie Marsh – FDS Brisbane Support Worker
📞 0490 782 560
📧 sophie@fds.org.au

Or contact FDS Head Office on (02) 4782 9222
🌐 www.fds.org.au

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