headspace Albany

14/09/2025

We are closed on Monday 15 September from 9am-1:30pm for a whole team connection to Country experience. We’ll be back to usual hours at 1:30pm.

If you are needing urgent assistance, call Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline 13 11 14.

13/09/2025

Under 16's Social Media Ban Information Session 🚫

The The City of Albany is hosting a free family information session with speaker, workshop faciliator and lawyer Paris McNeil to talk about the under 16's social media ban that will take effect end of 2025.

The session will break down what the ban actually involves, how it might impact young people, and how parents can best support their young people through this transition.

For more information on the under 16's social media ban visit https://www.esafety.gov.au/

Social Media Ban – Parent Information Session
Join Paris McNeil this Monday 15 September, from 6pm to 7pm at the Civic Rooms (102 North Road) for a free information session on the upcoming social media ban.

This session will break down what the ban actually involves, how it could impact young people, and how parents can best support their children through the transition.

For more information, contact Dylan Moir on 6820 3130 or email commdevel@albany.wa.gov.au.

13/09/2025

Join us for this free community event for all ages these school holidays! 💚

Join Us For the Launch of WA Mental Health Week! 🎩👒🧁🎶🕺👥️

The Mad Hatter Tea Party hosted by headspace Albany is a free community event held during the school holidays on Friday 3rd October from 10am-1pm at the Albany Town Square. Everyone is welcome to attend!

For the 12th year running, the Mad Hatter event has been a valuable opportunity to unite in celebrating mental health awareness, connecting families and community members with the local mental health organisations available, and breaking down the stigma around mental health – while having some fun with the colourful Best Hat Parade and Competition.

At the Town Square you can expect to see more than 20 stalls with free activities, live performances by local performers, interactive games, face painting, and free food including sausage sizzle and cupcakes.

This year marks a major milestone with the Western Australian Association for Mental Health partnering to launch WA Mental Health Week 2025 from the Mad Hatter event. It’s a proud moment for regional WA and we’d love the community to join us for the biggest Tea Party yet!

Keep up-to-date with the latest information about stalls, free activities, free food and the entertainment line-up here or email info@headspacealbany.com.au

Thanks to the 2025 Sponsors!
💗 Aha Great Southern
💙 Albany Pride
💛 AYSA (Albany Youth Support Association)
❤️ Amity Health WA
💚 Anglicare WA Great Southern
💜 Depression Support Network Albany Inc.
🩵 Palmerston Association
🩷 Soroptimist International of Albany

This event is funded by the Western Australian Association for Mental Health with support from Lotterywest as part of Mental Health Week WA 2025, and proudly supported by headspace as part of headspace Day 2025 and Youth Focus.

11/09/2025

It's R U OK? Day 2025 💛🌼

But really, life's ups and downs don't just happen today. Ask R U OK? today, tomorrow any day. Because a conversation could change a life.

You don't need to have all the answers. Just listening and being there matters.

Thanks to Hazbeanz Finestkind Coffee for hosting the R U OK? Day community event and to Albany Senior High School for inviting us to join in their R U OK? Day school activities, offering a chance to show our support for students, teachers and families in the local community 💛☕️🧁🌞.

10/09/2025

This year's theme " Challenging the narrative of su***de" challenges us to shift from silence and stigma around mental health towards open and honest conversations about su***de, understanding and action.

If you or someone you know is suicidal and needs urgent support, reach out to:
💚 Lifeline 13 11 14
💚 Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
💚 13YARN 13 92 76
💚 Emergency Services 000

Today marks World Su***de Prevention Day, a time dedicated to raising awareness, fostering change and providing support to all those with lived or living experience of su***de.

At headspace, we recognise the vital role that family, friends, schools and communities can have in helping a young person going through a tough time.

This year’s theme, Changing the Narrative of Su***de, is a reminder of how important it is to engage in open and honest discussions about su***de. Initiating these conversations can help break down stigma, raise awareness and create a culture of better understanding and support within communities.

Learn more about World Su***de Prevention Day here: https://bit.ly/3Jy2Pb9

If you or someone you know needs urgent support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or emergency services on 000.

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09/09/2025

We'll be near Hazbeanz Finestkind Coffee the morning of Thursday 11th September. Come say hi and grab a free coffee and cupcake! Checking in with someone could change a life 💚.

We're also looking forward to being at Albany Senior High School in the afternoon for their R U OK Day Mental Health Expo 💚.

03/09/2025

Thanks for the opportunity to connect and engage with your Year 10, 11 and 12 students and teachers, North Albany Senior High School. We enjoyed hearing from students about their personal strengths and aspirations, and look forward to being part of next year's Life Skills Expo! 😁

02/09/2025

For local support, drop into headspace Albany, call us on 9842 9871 or email info@headspacealbany.com.au 💚.

headspace is here for all young people and families in Australia.

We know that current events in the news right now can feel distressing, especially for multicultural young people, families and communities.

If you or the young person in your life is feeling unsettled, unwelcome, or like your identity is being questioned, know that you are not alone. You deserve to feel safe, respected and supported — always.

If your young person needs support, we encourage you over the coming days to:

💚 Connect with your trusted community, cultural traditions and engage in collective healing practices that help you and your young person feel strong.

💚 Connect with your local headspace centre > https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres

💚 Access free support online and over the phone through eheadspace > https://headspace.org.au/online-and-phone-support/connect-with-us

💚 Explore our Strength in My Roots resources, which celebrate the resilience of multicultural young people and the power of culture, community and identity > https://headspace.org.au/our-impact/campaigns/cultural-identity

You can also find more resources designed to help families and friends support the mental health and wellbeing of young people at https://headspace.org.au.

29/08/2025

Wear it Purple Day reminds us that when young people are encouraged to speak up and embrace who they are, their futures become brighter. Whether you're part of the LGBTQIA+ community or an ally, this is a moment to come together and show support 💜🌈.

27/08/2025

💜 Wear It Purple Day – Bold Voices. Bright Futures. 💜

This Wear It Purple Day, we’re celebrating and reflecting on what makes us bold and hopeful for the future! 🌈

At headspace Albany, we’ve set up a community noticeboard with purple post-it notes for young people, families, and our team to share their thoughts on:
✨ Who are your supportive people?
✨ What makes you feel bold in your identity?
✨ What are your hopes for the future?

We also have some Wear It Purple theme colouring-in pages for everyone to get creative and show their bold colours!

We’d love to see our community’s voices shine bright! Pop by the centre and add your thoughts or do some colouring. 💜

More info about Wear It Purple Day: wearitpurple.org