headspace Yass

10/11/2025

10/10/2025

This World Mental Health Day and headspace Day, we’re focusing on — connection, community and making space for what matters 💚

Join our Community Engagement officer and our Youth Reference Group tomorrow at the Yass Community Street Stall (from 10:30am) for a cuppa and yarn, games, merch, and a raffle full of self-care goodies. Let’s make space for meaningful conversations and connection. 🌿

03/10/2025

⚠️ TW: Sexual Harassment ⚠️
🚫✋ Sexual harassment is never okay.

Check out this video from one of our amazing Youth Reference Group advocates as part of our Sexual Health Campaign!

Change starts with honest conversations, and young people leading the way 💚

30/09/2025

✨ Our Youth Reference Group have been working hard to bust some of the biggest myths around sexual health! ✨

There’s a lot of misinformation out there — so we’re here to set the record straight. Check out below as we debunk and demystify some of the most common myths 👇

19/09/2025

📣 This message is brought to you by our Youth Reference Group (YRG) as part of Sexual Health Awareness Month.....

Consent Matters 💚

Romantic and sexual relationships come in all shapes and sizes.

What makes them healthy? Respect, clear boundaries, and consent.

Consent doesn’t have to be awkward – just ask! The other person can choose to say yes or no.

👉 Pay attention to body language and tone of voice. If their facial expressions, body language (like shrugging, crossing arms, avoiding kisses) or tone of voice don’t match their words, then you don’t have consent.

💡 Remember: consent must be enthusiastic.

Age of Consent in NSW
✔️ The legal age of consent is 16.
✔️ Anyone under 16 cannot legally agree to sexual activity.
✔️ There are some exceptions for peers close in age (14–15 year olds) and protections for people under special care.

If you’re unsure, have questions, or want support, check out:

your local headspace 💚

Family Planning Australia 💙

Youth Law Australia ❤️

16/09/2025

✨ Our Youth Reference Group want you to know your local headspace has got you covered with free condoms + lube available! No need to ask, just come in and grab some!

🚚 Not nearby? You can order Freedom Condoms online and get them delivered discreetly + free anywhere in NSW.

👉 Find out more: freedomcondom.org.au
or playsafe.health.nsw.gov.au

02/09/2025

💬 Why is sexual health still seen as awkward?

In honour of Sexual Health Awareness Month, our awesome Youth Reference Group from headspace Goulburn & Yass are sharing their support around sexual health—starting with

Looking after your sexual health is just as important as looking after your physical and mental health. 🧠💚🩺

Getting tested, asking questions, or grabbing free condoms doesn’t make you “dirty” or “weird”—it makes you responsible. Everyone has questions about their body, sex, and relationships, and that’s completely normal.

At headspace Goulburn & Yass, we provide a safe, nonjudgemental space to talk about sexual health, consent, contraception, and relationships.

👉 Need extra support? Check out:
1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) – 24/7 sexual assault, family & domestic violence counselling line

Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 – confidential support for young people up to 25

NSW Sexual Health Clinics – free & confidential STI testing and treatment

Or drop in and chat with our friendly headspace team 💚

Sexual health is self-care. Let’s start the conversation together.

15/08/2025

📣 Paid Participation Opportunity 📣

Orygen are seeking young people aged 13-25 for a new study.

This study will involve downloading an app and completing some brief surveys each day, over 6 days. These surveys will ask about your mental health.

Interested?

Click this link: https://redcap.unimelb.edu.au/surveys/?s=DAM38HEWR879X4RX
to learn more about the study, including a short intro video, and to sign-up.