headspace Albany

08/01/2026

Fish & chips on the beach ☀

We’re kicking off the year with our first Common Ground event 👍

📍 Fish & Chips at Middleton Beach
🗓 Thursday 22 January
⏰ 5–6pm
💚 This event is FREE

Common Ground is a relaxed, monthly space for young men aged 16–25 to hang out, connect and do something fun together. No pressure — come for the activity, stay for the chat. You’re also welcome to bring a mate along.

Let us know if you can make it - send us a DM, give us a call or send us an email.

👉 Check out the first 6 month schedule for 2026 on our flyer below
📞 To find out more, call headspace Albany on 9842 9871, email info@headspacealbany.com.au, or send us a DM.

We’d love to see you there 🤙

05/01/2026

We’re back and ready for 2026! 🙌

headspace Albany is open from today and back to normal hours.

🕘 Opening hours:
• Monday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Tuesday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Wednesday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Saturday & Sunday: Closed 📅

✨ Keen for a chat? You can give us a call, send us an email, or just pop in and say hi.

We’re looking forward to another year of supporting our community and the young people of the Great Southern 💚

24/12/2025

🎄💚 headspace Albany Centre Closure 💚🎄

Our team is taking a break over the Christmas and New Year period. We’ll be closed from 12pm on Wednesday 24 December, and will reopen with normal hours on Monday 5 January 2026.

We hope everyone has a happy, safe, and restful holiday season. Please take care of yourselves and each other 💛

If you need support while we’re closed, you can reach out to:
💚 Lifeline: 13 11 14
💚 Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800
💚 Su***de Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
💚 eheadspace: available 3pm–10pm every day

If you are in an emergency or need immediate assistance, please call 000 or go to the Albany Health Campus emergency department.

We look forward to seeing you again in the new year 💚✨

23/12/2025

When Festive Season Food Brings Fear 💙

The festive season can be challenging for those with eating disorders (and also for those who care for a struggling loved one).

Large meals, food-focused gatherings and comments from relatives often feel overwhelming for all involved.
Planning ahead can make this time more manageable. We recommend taking time to outline strategies for each event and create a practical plan for the holiday period.
It’s always worth talking with key family members (including young people) in advance, and checking in with any clinicians in your support team, to make sure everyone’s on the same page.

When writing up your plan, make sure you include some of the following tips ➡

18/12/2025

🎄 Holiday season opening hours – heads up

As we head into the holiday season, our opening hours will change slightly.

Please check the dates below if you’re planning to pop in or call us.

We return to normal hours from Monday 5 January 2026.

Thanks for your understanding and we hope everyone has a safe holiday period 💚

11/12/2025

⚠️Centre Closing Early – Friday 12th December⚠️

Just a heads up that headspace Albany will be closing early on Friday 12th December 2025. We’ll be back open with normal hours the following week.
If you need support while we’re closed, you can reach out to:

💚 Lifeline: 13 11 14
💚 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
💚 Su***de Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
💚 eheadspace: available 3pm–10pm every day

If you are in an emergency or need immediate assistance, please call 000 or present to the Albany Health Campus emergency department.

Thank you for your understanding 💚

05/12/2025

☀️ Coming in 2026 — COMMON GROUND

Mental fitness comes from talking to, and showing up for each other. Young men aged 16–25 are welcome to come along and get involved in Common Ground.

Once a month we run a free activity — could be footy, a café catch-up, a BBQ, a walk, or just hanging out. It’s not therapy. It’s simply a chance to meet people, have a yarn, and build some solid connections. Come by yourself or bring a mate.

Keen to join in?
Check out the schedule at the link below, give us a call on (08) 9842 9871, or email info@headspacealbany.com.au to find out when the next event is.

https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/albany/common-ground/

It’s all about showing up, hanging out, and staying connected.

02/12/2025

🌟Youth Friendly Albany Survey🌟
Help Shape Albany’s Next Youth Plan!

The City of Albany’s Youth Friendly Albany Plan 2022-2025 is due for review, and your voice is needed to help create the next plan for 2026-2029!

Complete this quick survey - it takes just 10 minutes - and you’ll go in the draw to win one of six Scooped Gelato Albany vouchers! 🍦

This survey is open to people of all ages in the Great Southern region. Your ideas will help make Albany an even better place for young people aged 10-25 years! 📣

Link: https://shorturl.at/9pUyO

27/11/2025

25/11/2025

Today marks the beginning of 16 Days in WA — Stop Violence Against Women, running from 25 Nov to 10 Dec 🧡

This year’s theme is “Stopping Family and Domestic Violence: Play your part.”

💚At headspace Albany, we believe that mental health, respectful relationships, and community support go hand in hand. Here’s how you can help make a difference during these 16 days (and beyond):

➡️Listen with compassion. If someone opens up about experiencing abuse, take them seriously, believe them, and reassure them they’re not at fault.

➡️Be ready with support. Keep helpline numbers handy so you can share them safely:
🧡Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 007 339
🧡1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
🧡Men’s Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 000 599

➡️Call out harmful behaviour. Whether it’s sexist language, jokes, or controlling behaviour — speak up when it's safe to do so. Small moments can shift culture.

➡️Model respect online. Use your platforms to share positive, respectful messages. What you say matters.

➡️Teach and learn. Talk to young people in your life about healthy relationships, consent, and equality.

If you or someone you know is struggling, you’re not alone. headspace Albany is here to support you — reach out for a chat, counselling, or just to find out what help is available in our region 🧡💚

06/11/2025

💬 Social media changes – here’s what you need to know

You might have seen some news about a social media “ban” or delay for young people under 16. It’s normal to feel a bit confused, worried or even frustrated about what it might mean — so here’s a quick summary of the facts 👇

🌱 What’s happening
From 10 December 2025, new rules will mean that most social media platforms won’t allow Australians under 16 to create or keep accounts.
These changes are part of a plan to help make online spaces safer for young people.

💡 What’s not changing
➡️Some services — like Messenger, WhatsApp, Discord, Roblox, Steam, Google Classroom, LEGO Play and YouTube Kids — are currently exempt from the ban.
➡️You won’t be asked to show ID or use a government digital ID to prove your age.
➡️It’s up to the platforms to follow the rules — not you or your family.

💚 If you’re feeling unsure
Change can feel big, especially when it’s something that affects how you connect with friends or express yourself. You don’t have to figure it out alone — the team at headspace Albany is here to chat about what this means for you, how you’re feeling, or ways to stay connected offline.

📲 Learn more here: headspace.org.au/social-media-ban

You’re not alone in this 💛