Brave Minds Social Services

Brave Minds Social Services We are a Registered NDIS provider offering a wide range of services catered to the needs of people who experience severe, persistent, long term mental illness.

We are the Gold Coast's leading specialist mental health provider.

✨ Friday Mood Activated ✨If your brain is running on low battery, consider this your friendly reminder to plug yourself ...
13/11/2025

✨ Friday Mood Activated ✨

If your brain is running on low battery, consider this your friendly reminder to plug yourself into something joyful this weekend. Rest is not a luxury — it’s maintenance! 🧠💛

Happy Friday from our team to you!

🔥 Join Our Weekly Social BBQ Group! 🔥Looking for good food, great company, and a relaxing outdoor vibe?Come along to our...
29/10/2025

🔥 Join Our Weekly Social BBQ Group! 🔥

Looking for good food, great company, and a relaxing outdoor vibe?
Come along to our weekly BBQ at Cascade Gardens, Broadbeach — hosted by Brave Minds Social Services.

🍔 Gourmet Burgers – $5
🌭 Gourmet Hotdogs – $5
🥤 Soft Drinks – $2

📅 Every Friday (weather permitting)
🕙 10am – 12pm
📍 Cascade Gardens, 2730 Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach QLD 4218

Meet new people, share stories, and enjoy a safe, inclusive environment. Everyone is welcome! 💚

👉 Learn more: braveminds.net.au

📞 1800 975 000

💬 Client Love! 💚We’re so grateful for the kind words from our amazing community.Here’s what one of our participants shar...
28/10/2025

💬 Client Love! 💚

We’re so grateful for the kind words from our amazing community.
Here’s what one of our participants shared about their experience with Brave Minds Social Services:

“I was looking for support to help with my day-to-day life and didn’t expect this level of care. The amount of support shown by not only my support workers but also the staff behind the scenes is beyond excellent. I highly recommend Brave Minds services to anyone.” - Sham🌟

Thank you for your lovely feedback — it means so much to our team!

At Brave Minds, we’re here to provide genuine support and create a safe, inclusive environment for everyone. 💜

📞 1800 975 000
🌐 braveminds.net.au

🎣 Join the Brave Minds Fishing Group! 🐟Looking for a relaxed way to connect with others? Come along, cast a line, and en...
27/10/2025

🎣 Join the Brave Minds Fishing Group! 🐟

Looking for a relaxed way to connect with others? Come along, cast a line, and enjoy some great company by the water — it’s completely free and open to everyone!

🗓 Every Monday: 8:30 – 11:30 am
📍 Muriel Henchman Park, Off Sea World Drive, Main Beach

🗓 Every Wednesday: 8:30 – 11:30 am
📍 Winders Park, 139 Duringan St, Currumbin

🎣 Fishing gear is provided, but feel free to bring your own.
💬 Come along and chill out while we throw in a line together and relax.

📞 Phone: 1800 975 000
📧 Email: admin@braveminds.net.au

📣𝗪𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀!🌟 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗦 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀?We’ve got you 🌟At ...
21/10/2025

📣𝗪𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀!

🌟 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗦 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀?
We’ve got you 🌟

At Brave Minds Social Services, our Support Coordinators are here to help you:
✔️ Understand your NDIS plan
✔️ Connect with the right providers
✔️ Build your independence
✔️ Get the most out of your funding
✔️ Feel supported every step of the way

Whether it’s finding the right services, managing appointments, or making your plan work for you — we’re here to guide you with clarity and care. 💙

Ready to get started?
Reach out today — we’re happy to chat.

📞 1800 975 000
📍 Gold Coast - admin@braveminds.net.au

📢 Our Commitment to Mental Health Support 📢Brave Minds Social Services is an NDIS registered provider, we believe mental...
21/10/2025

📢 Our Commitment to Mental Health Support 📢

Brave Minds Social Services is an NDIS registered provider, we believe mental health is just as important as physical health — and everyone deserves support.

💚 Whether you're navigating Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Depression, OCD, trauma, or any other mental health condition — you are not alone 💚

We’re here to walk beside you with respect, care, and real resources.

Here’s how we can support you:
✔️ Compassionate, non-judgmental support
✔️ Trained staff who truly listen
✔️ Personalised care
✔️ A safe space to speak openly, without stigma

No matter where you are on your mental health journey — we’re here for you.

Need support? Reach out today.

📞 1800 975 000/admin@braveminds.net.au
📍 Gold Coast

📱Preparing for the Week Ahead 📱✨ New week, fresh energy ✨Take a breath.Take your time.Take what you need to feel grounde...
20/10/2025

📱Preparing for the Week Ahead 📱

✨ New week, fresh energy ✨

Take a breath.
Take your time.
Take what you need to feel grounded as you step into a new week. 🌿

Here are a few gentle ways to prepare:

📝 Set 1–3 realistic goals — not everything at once
📆 Review your calendar (and maybe remove something unnecessary)
🍲 Prep one meal or snack you’ll be grateful for later
💧 Refill your water bottle + your energy
📵 Unplug for a bit tonight — your brain deserves the break
🛏️ Go to bed early — tomorrow starts with how you treat yourself tonight

You don’t need to “crush” the week.

You just need to show up — and that’s more than enough. 💛

☁️ Sunday Reset Vibes ☁️Sundays are for slowing down.Not hustling. Not overthinking. Just being.Today’s checklist:☑️ Bre...
19/10/2025

☁️ Sunday Reset Vibes ☁️

Sundays are for slowing down.
Not hustling. Not overthinking. Just being.

Today’s checklist:
☑️ Breathe deeply
☑️ Stretch slowly
☑️ Hydrate generously
☑️ Scroll mindfully
☑️ Rest unapologetically

Whether you’re:
🛋️ Couch-locked with a cozy blanket
📖 Lost in a book
🎶 Curating your “calm & collected” playlist
🌿 Out for a gentle walk
… or doing nothing at all —

Remember: Rest is not wasted time.
It’s recovery. It’s regulation. It’s necessary. ✨

Happy Sunday 💛

18/10/2025

💚 Supporting someone with OCD doesn't mean fixing them — it means understanding them💚

Here’s how you can actually help 👇

🧠 How to Support Someone with OCD🧠
Kindness. Patience. Education. Repeat.

❌ "We all have a little OCD." ❌
✅ Try: “That sounds really tough. I’m here for you.”

OCD is a real condition, not a personality quirk.

📖 Understanding is powerful.📖
Research what OCD really is — intrusive thoughts, compulsions, not just cleaning or organising.

It might feel helpful to reassure or double-check for them —
but it can accidentally make OCD stronger.

Instead: Encourage healthy coping and support treatment.

There will be good days and bad ones.
Your support can help them feel less alone, even when progress feels slow.

Don't pressure them to "just stop" their behaviors.
Support doesn’t mean pushing — it means walking beside them.

💬 Listen more. Judge less.
The best support is empathy.
Tag someone who supports you 💚

Wishing you a lovely weekend! ☀️💛Whether you're…🌿 Recharging in nature☕ Catching up on rest📚 Diving into a good book🧘 Sa...
17/10/2025

Wishing you a lovely weekend! ☀️💛

Whether you're…
🌿 Recharging in nature
☕ Catching up on rest
📚 Diving into a good book
🧘 Saying “no” and protecting your peace
🎉 Or doing absolutely nothing at all…

— remember: rest is productive.
Take care of your mind, your body, and your boundaries.

You deserve a weekend that feels as good as your favorite playlist. 🎶💫

🎯 What Triggers OCD? It’s Not What You Think 🎯OCD isn’t just about being “too clean” or liking things symmetrical.It’s a...
16/10/2025

🎯 What Triggers OCD? It’s Not What You Think 🎯

OCD isn’t just about being “too clean” or liking things symmetrical.
It’s a mental health condition that can be triggered by real, everyday things — and the response is often overwhelming anxiety followed by compulsions.

Common OCD Triggers Include:

🦠 Germs or contamination (not just about “clean freak” stuff)
🚪 Doubts like “Did I lock the door?” or “Did I hit someone with my car?”
😈 Intrusive thoughts (violent, taboo, or disturbing thoughts you don’t agree with)
🧼 Certain numbers, colors, or even thoughts that feel “wrong”
📿 Religious or moral fears (“What if I sinned and didn’t realise it?”)
💔 Relationship worries (“What if I don’t really love them?”)

👉 These triggers lead to compulsions like repeating, checking, avoiding, confessing, or seeking constant reassurance.

📌 Important: OCD triggers are not always visible. Just because someone "looks fine" doesn’t mean they aren't battling exhausting mental loops.

💬 Let’s stop the stigma.
🧠 OCD is more than a quirk — it’s a real condition that deserves real understanding

🧠 𝗢𝗖𝗗 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀🧠𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲-𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 (𝗢𝗖𝗗) 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 "𝗻𝗲𝗮𝘁" 𝗼𝗿 "𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱.It's a serious mental health...
16/10/2025

🧠 𝗢𝗖𝗗 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀🧠

𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲-𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 (𝗢𝗖𝗗) 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 "𝗻𝗲𝗮𝘁" 𝗼𝗿 "𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱.

It's a serious mental health condition that involves:
✨ 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 – unwanted, intrusive thoughts or fears
🔁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 – repetitive behaviors or rituals to try to ease the anxiety

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗖𝗗 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲:

Constantly checking if you locked the door… 10 times 🚪

Mentally repeating phrases to stop “bad things” from happening 🧠

Avoiding loved ones out of fear you might hurt them, even if you never would 💔

Feeling trapped in an exhausting cycle you can’t control

OCD is exhausting, isolating, and real.
But it’s also 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, and people can get better with the right support.

💚 Let’s replace stigma with empathy.
💬 Let’s listen instead of labeling.
📣 Let’s raise awareness — not stereotypes.

Address

Unit 5, 9/11 Lawrence Drive
Nerang, QLD
4211

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+611800975000

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