headspace Albany

04/03/2026

COMMON GROUND ☕️

Not everyone’s into sport — sometimes you just want a coffee and a chat.

Join us for our March Common Ground catch up.
No pressure, no awkward icebreakers — just good company and a relaxed start to the day.

📍 Emu Point Café
🗓 Wednesday 18th March
⏰ 7:30am – 8:30am
👥 Young men aged 16–25
💸 FREE

Come before school, work or uni.
Bring a mate or come solo 🤙

📞 Questions? Call headspace Albany on 9842 9871
Or send us a DM to let us know you can make it 👍

01/03/2026

⚠️Centre Closure – Monday 2nd March⚠️
headspace Albany will be closed on the Labour Day public holiday. We’ll reopen at 9am on Tuesday 3rd March.

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
💚 13YARN: 13 92 76
💚 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.

27/02/2026

Calling youth artists! 🎨🖼
The Great Southern Art Award at the Town Hall is open to entries from young people aged 5 years and up. There are both 2D and 3D categories for ages 5-12 and 12-18, with fantastic prizes on offer.

It’s a wonderful opportunity to showcase talented local artists and recognise their creativity.

Entries close on March 6, so there’s still time to get involved! You can enter here: https://artsandculture.albany.wa.gov.au/exhibitions-events/great-southern-art-award/great-southern-art-award-2026.aspx

GREAT SOUTHERN ART AWARDS 2026

Over the coming weeks, we are proud to acknowledge and thank our valued 2026 Great Southern Art Awards sponsors.

A special thank you to J & S Castlehow Electrical Services for sponsoring the GSAA 18+ Painting Award. Your support helps celebrate and support artistic talent across our region.

Join us at Albany Town Hall for the 2026 Great Southern Art Awards — a vibrant celebration of art, creativity and innovation across the Great Southern.

This dynamic exhibition showcases the exceptional talent of local artists, providing a professional platform to present their work to a broad and engaged audience. Open to established, emerging and young artists living in the Great Southern, the exhibition embraces artistic expression across all visual art forms.

A diverse range of award categories recognises excellence at every level, including dedicated prizes for young creatives. The prestigious City of Albany Acquisitive Award will see the winning artwork acquired into the City of Albany Art Collection.

Exhibition Details
4 April – 7 May 2026
Albany Town Hall
217 York Street, Albany
Tue – Sat 10– 5pm
During the School Holidays: Open Mon 10 – 5pm

23/02/2026

What a day at the Great Southern Football League Women’s Pride Round as part of the Albany Pride Festival 🌈🏉

We were so proud to stand alongside players, clubs and community members celebrating visibility, inclusion and belonging in sport.

At headspace Albany, we know that young people who identify as LGBTQIA+ experience higher rates of anxiety and distress — not because of who they are, but because of stigma and discrimination. That’s why events like Pride Round matter.

When sporting clubs say “you belong here”, it carries real weight. It tells young people they don’t have to choose between who they are and the communities they love.

Thank you to the Great Southern Football League Women’s for creating space for pride in sport, and to the Albany Pride Festival for bringing our community together.

If you saw us at the stall — thanks for stopping by! And if you didn’t, remember we’re here for young people aged 12–25 across the Great Southern 💚

Happy Pride, Albany 🌈

Albany Pride

20/02/2026

Ramadan Mubarak to all young people and families in the community who are observing this month 🌙.

headspace Albany acknowledges it's an important time for reflection, care and connection 💛.

17/02/2026

Happy Lunar New Year to everyone in our community celebrating 🧧✨

Lunar New Year is a time for family, fresh beginnings, reflection and hope for the year ahead. We’re wishing you joy, good health and new opportunities as we step into this new chapter together.

At headspace Albany, we celebrate the rich cultures that make up our community and are proud to support young people and families from all backgrounds.

May this year bring strength, connection and plenty of bright moments 🐎💚

17/02/2026

headspace Albany 🤝 Albany Pride

Name a better duo… we’ll wait.

We LOVE the Pride Festival in Albany 🏳️‍🌈💚

Proud to stand alongside Albany Pride and support LGBTQIA+ young people in our region — always.

See you there ✨

✨ GAME NIGHT COMING IN HOTTT✨

Spectrum fam — we’re heading to the library for an epic Games Night 🎲🍕

📅 Wed 25 Feb
⏰ 6–8pm
📍 Albany Public Library
🏳️‍🌈 Part of Albany Pride Festival 2026 Albany Pride

If you’re 12–25 and part of the LGBTQIA+ community (or questioning), this space is for you 💛

Expect games, chill vibes, and good company.

DM us to let us know you can make it or send Annie a sms 💙

15/02/2026

🏐 COMMON GROUND is on TOMORROW
Free beach volleyball for young men 16–25

📍 Middleton Beach Nets
🗓 Mon 16 Feb | 5–6pm
No pressure, no expectations — come for the game or just hang out.
Bring a mate if you want 🤝

➡Send us a DM or give us a call for more info - 9842 9871

14/02/2026

Happy National Condom Day! 💘
Yep - it lands on Valentine’s Day for a reason.

Condoms are one of the easiest ways to protect yourself from STIs and unplanned pregnancy. And a quick consent check-in helps make sure everyone’s feeling good and on the same page.

And because we love a good throwback…
Did you know Australia once had a First Nations superhero leading the charge on HIV prevention?
"Condoman" created in the late 80s - became a cultural icon thanks to the deadly work of Aunty Gracelyn Smallwood, a trailblazer in Aboriginal health and HIV advocacy. His message still stands today: “Don’t be shame, be game!”

If you haven’t heard the story, it’s worth a read: https://share.google/jE1m0lsR11J6vBbvD

So grab a condom, have a yarn with your partner, and make choices that keep you safe, confident and in control.

Did you know that headspace has doctors on Tuesdays 9am-5pm and Wednesdays 1-4pm? Whether it's a doctor or mental health professional, you can have a chat with us about relationships, sexual health or anything on your mind. Just call headspace Albany on 9842 9871 or email info@headspacealbany.com.au.

12/02/2026

Groups in Term 1 start NEXT WEEK! 💚

headspace Albany is offering a range of FREE 6-week programs delivered by our mental health professionals to support young people and families in our community. Tasty snacks included!

What’s running in Term 1:

🟢 B.E.S.T. (Behaviour Exchange and Systems Therapy)
For families supporting young people aged 12-25. This group helps families better understand mental health, strengthen communication and learn ways to support each other - together.

🟡 Wise Minds (ages 12-15)
A skills‑based group focused on emotional regulation, mindfulness and managing strong emotions in healthy ways.

🔵 Delving into Neurodivergence (ages 12-25)
For neurodivergent young people (diagnosed or not). This group focuses on strengths, identity and practical strategies to support wellbeing, relationships and study/work in a neurotypical world.

Get in touch to find out more or to register your interest:
📞 Call 9842 9871, or
📩 Email info@headspacealbany.com.au

11/02/2026

Need someone to talk to in Denmark? We’ve got you.

Youth Focus Great Southern is now offering FREE mental health and wellbeing support in Denmark for young people aged 12-25 on Wednesdays & Thursdays each week - located at the Denmark CRC!

🌿 Dimitie on Wednesdays
🌿 Ruby on Thursdays

This support is for those who:
✨ Can’t (or don’t want to) access support through the high school or the agricultural college
✨ Want a safe, private space to chat
✨ Need support around mental health, stress, relationships, studies, work or anything else going on

What you can expect:
✅ Local and confidential support
✅ Completely free
✅ Short (or no) wait times
✅ One‑off sessions or ongoing support - it's your choice
✅ Support also available for worried friends or family

This service is proudly funded by the Denmark Community Foundation - WA Inc. thanks to generous support from the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation 💚.

📞 Call headspace Albany on 9842 9871 to book an appointment.

📌 PS. If you’re under 18 you can contact us to get things started. If you’re 16 and over you can usually consent to your own care.

09/02/2026

School’s back - and so is our school-based support!

Are you a high school student in Albany, Denmark or Mount Barker? Whether you’re stressed, overwhelmed or just need a safe space to talk things out, we have Youth Focus mental health professionals ready to support you right at school - totally free.

On Tuesdays:
💙 Zac at Mount Barker Community College
💙 Dimitie at Denmark Senior High School

On Thursdays:
💚 Hua at Albany Senior High School
💚 Josh at North Albany Senior High School

Want to book in?
👉🏽 Contact student services at your school directly, or
👉🏽 Call headspace Albany on 9842 9871