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headspace prioritises support, education and advocacy amid social media changes.   The government’s legislation to ban social media for young people under the age of 16 highlights a critical need to protect young people online—but regulation is just one piece of the puzzle. Social media plays a vital role in connection, expression, and accessing mental health support, especially for marginalised communities and those in rural areas. At headspace, we know building online safety requires support, education, and advocacy. In response to the ban, we’ve recently launched online resources to help young people and families navigate these changes. As a trusted source of support for young people and families, headspace remains committed to advocating for the inclusion of youth and family voices in the policy-making process while providing essential tools for mental health and wellbeing during this time. Read our position statement: https://lnkd.in/gjJ4Y7sM See our newly developed resources about the social media ban: For young people: https://lnkd.in/gXZJsZHX For family: https://lnkd.in/g6q_VY_D

Are you multicultural a young person aged 18-30? Check out this opportunity to facilitate workshops for young people and staff at headspace centres in Victoria and New South Wales.

A heartfelt thank you to Accent Group Limited for three incredible years of support for headspace through their workplace giving program. It’s been a privilege to serve as a foundational partner of the Stamp Your Feet Foundation, where we’ve had the opportunity to collaborate on delivering supportive conversations training for Accent Group staff. Together we’re making strides in building a workplace culture that champions mental health and wellbeing. Curious about how your organisation can empower the mental health and wellbeing of your workforce? Learn more at https://bit.ly/3C9eV6M

We're thrilled to join forces with The LAROI Foundation, working towards our shared vision of creating spaces and opportunities for young people to express themselves, grow artistically and connect with accessible mental health supports. To launch our partnership, we've collaborated on a limited edition, co-branded t-shirt which will be available to purchase online and at The Kid LAROI's November 2024 Australian tour. Four incredible young artists—Ashley, Jay, Siena, and Saffy—were selected through a national call-out and, with guidance from artist mentor Flossy, came together for a two-day workshop exploring themes of community and self-care. The result? A unique t-shirt design that embodies their creativity and vision.    Special thanks to The Push for hosting us and providing the ideal space for this creative journey! Net profits from this t-shirt will be donated to headspace, funding initiatives that support youth mental health. You can purchase the t-shirt here: https://bit.ly/3O99DLc To learn more about our partnership: https://bit.ly/4hNgaZx

There's a lot of talk in the media about social media's impact on young people. While it can be a great tool for community and keeping in touch, it's really important that young people are given the digital skills to navigate the online world safely. If you're an educator or someone who works with young people, check out our social media resource hub here: https://bit.ly/3Cc4tvu

We’d like to extend an enormous thank you to Funlab Pty Ltd and all those who supported headspace at this year’s Day of Fun!   A total of $346,926 was raised, which will go towards headspace centres across the country as well as headspace Online Communities, our peer support service for young people and family.   We are so proud of our partnership with Funlab and immensely grateful for all the work they do to support the mental health and wellbeing of young Australians. 

Improving the mental health and wellbeing outcomes of school communities is a big part of our work at headspace. When it comes to issues like bullying, we advocate for solutions that centre around the needs and experiences of young people.   Swipe to read our perspective on bullying and mental health in schools ➡ .  Read our recent submission on bullying and mental health to the Tasmanian Parliament: https://bit.ly/4hvgKLC

This month, end-of-year exams begin for many young people across the country.  We caught up with headspace National Manager of Clinical Advice and Governance, Caroline Thain, about exam stress in young people and how educators, family members and others who support young people can make a positive difference.

As a leader in youth mental health, it’s vital that we continually evaluate our services to ensure they’re effective and appropriate for young people. This means listening to young people’s feedback and using what they tell us to inform and improve their care.      We recently explored the session experiences of over 16,000 young people who accessed support at a headspace centre to gain valuable insights and feedback on our services.    Swipe to read what we found ➡   To read more, visit https://bit.ly/3XZpa6j 

Day of Fun is today! It’s not too late to book or walk in to your local Funlab Pty Ltd venues for fun and affordable activities like bowling, mini golf, laser tag and more - perfect for a lunchtime or after-work activity with colleagues! Head to Strike Bowling Bar, Holey Moley Golf Club, Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq, B. Lucky & Sons, Hijinx Hotel, La Di Darts, Juke's Karaoke Bar or Red Herring Escape Rooms Strike Bowling, Holey Moley Golf Club, Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq, B. Lucky & Sons, Hijinx Hotel, La Di Darts, Juke's Karaoke or Red Herring Escape Rooms for activities starting at $8. - All proceeds go towards supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people across Australia. Book a spot here: https://bit.ly/3XF8bVl