headspace Bathurst

14/05/2026

Hey everyone! Meet our amazing Abbie,
Abbie: I am the Mental Health Clinician at headspace Bathurst and just graduated with a Bachelor of Social work at Charles Sturt University! (Woo Hoo!)

I started studying Social Work in 2021 and feel very proud for finishing my degree. I have been working in different roles with headspace since 2019 and have absolutely loved the amazing opportunity to work at headspace Bathurst in a new capacity as a social worker.

The most memorable moment during my degree was having the awesome opportunity to represent youth mental health with headspace National in Denmark at the International Youth Mental Health Conference. I learnt so much about the needs and what we can do to further support young people worldwide, and I still use this knowledge gained in my role today. It also confirmed that I really wanted to continue working with young people as a social worker in the future.

My advice for anyone else studying is that it is so important to put yourself and your needs first. Studying is an amazing opportunity, but it requires you to check in with yourself regularly, and to lean on your support networks to walk alongside you in your journey! You should be so proud of yourself!

I also want to acknowledge and give a massive thanks to headspace Bathurst and Marathon Health for supporting me during my final placement. I gained so much incredible knowledge and learnings from my time, and it was the most fun part of my whole degree, and am so grateful for the opportunity to come back as an employee to keep supporting young people and their mental health journey. 💐🎓

We couldn’t be prouder of Abbie’s incredible accomplishments and the amazing work she does for headspace Bathurst and everyone she supports. 👏🏼

01/05/2026

🌈 Two weeks on and we’re still feeling the magic of Pride ’n Stride 🌈
Watching this video takes us straight back to such a powerful and unforgettable day 💛
We began with our Pride ’n Stride march, led proudly through town by the incredible Betty Confetti and Felicity Fox. The turnout for the march was honestly amazing, and seeing so many people walking together, loud and proud, was such a powerful moment for our community.
After the march, we were deeply honoured to be welcomed by our incredible Elders, who opened the event with a meaningful Smoking Ceremony and conversation, grounding the day in culture, respect, and connection.
From there, the celebrations continued. amazing performances, music, stalls, laughter, and so many beautiful connections. Every single act brought their absolute best, and everyone who came along helped create a space that felt safe, joyful, and full of pride.

A massive thank you to Greer Films for capturing the heart of the day so beautifully — this video truly shows what Pride ’n Stride is all about.
And to our sponsors and supporters, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your support makes events like this possible, and we’re so grateful to have you standing alongside our community.

Thank you to everyone who marched, performed, volunteered, supported, and celebrated with us. This is what community looks like, and we can’t wait to keep growing Pride ’n Stride bigger and better every year 🌈✨
Happy Pride, Bathurst 💛

01/05/2026

💜 Community supporting community 💜
We’re incredibly grateful to Out Of Touch Netball Club for choosing to donate all proceeds from their upcoming Player Cards fundraiser to headspace Bathurst.
These personalised playing cards are a fun keepsake for players, families, and supporters — and every purchase helps us continue providing mental health support to young people in our local community.
A huge thank you to Out Of Touch Netball Club and Shooting Star Sports Photography for getting behind such an important cause 💜
👉 Let’s show our support and help make a real difference for young people in Bathurst.

A fun keepsake for players, families, and supporters — perfect for remembering a special season 💙

Proudly sponsored by Out Of Touch Netball Club

Saturday 16th May 2026
$25 per player for 18 personalised cards

You provide the details, Shooting Star Sports Photography does the rest!

Shane – Shooting Star Sports Photography
0416 460 718
shane@sssc.com.au

02/04/2026

We recently had the privilege of welcoming Joe Williams to Bathurst, where he delivered a powerful and meaningful talk hosted at Kelso High School. Students from Bathurst High School and Oberon High School also attended, coming together for an important conversation around mental health.

Joe has worn many hats throughout his career – from his time in the NRL with the South Sydney Rabbitohs, to professional boxing, and now as a respected mental health speaker through The Enemy Within. His journey is one of resilience, growth and purpose.

Throughout the session, Joe spoke openly about his personal struggles and the challenges he has faced in life. He shared how reconnecting with culture, family, and community, along with discovering his purpose, has shaped the person he is today. His message focused on overcoming adversity, building resilience, fostering connection, and supporting emotional wellbeing and healing from trauma.

His story resonated deeply with students and staff alike, offering insight, hope and encouragement for anyone facing their own challenges.

We are incredibly grateful to Joe for travelling to Bathurst and delivering such an impactful session for our young people. A big thank you to Kelso High School for hosting this event on the final day of term.

headspace Bathurst is always here to support young people in our community. If you or someone you know needs support, please don’t hesitate to reach out. For 24/7 assistance, please contact the Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511.

We are proud of our community and hope to welcome Joe back to Bathurst again in the future.

01/04/2026

🌼 headspace Bathurst – Easter Long Weekend Closure 2026 🌼

Please note that headspace Bathurst will be closed from Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April 2026 for the Easter long weekend. We will reopen as usual on Tuesday 7 April.

During our closure, support is still available. If you or someone you know needs help, the following free and confidential services are available 24/7:
📞 13YARN – 13 92 76
📞 NSW Mental Health Line – 1800 011 511
📞 Lifeline – 13 11 14
📞 Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636
📞 Su***de Call Back Service – 1300 659 467

Your wellbeing matters. Please reach out if you need support during this time. We wish our community a safe and restful Easter and look forward to supporting you when we reopen.

18/03/2026

🐉✨ Quest Club is Starting! ✨🐉
Join headspace Bathurst and our amazing facilitator BX One‑Shot for an epic Dungeons & Dragons adventure.
Meet like‑minded people, build unforgettable stories, and experience the true magic of DND in a fun, welcoming space.
We’ll be reaching out to everyone who has completed an application. A waiting list is also available for anyone who would still like to join.
📅 Starting Tuesday 24 March 2026
📞 Call (02) 6941 9021 for more detail

16/03/2026

Proud to share this and support Bathurst Pride N Stride. Looking forward to welcoming everyone for a few days of connection, colour and celebration. 🌈

WHERE WILL WE BE???

We will be Out & About across our regions!

28 March, find us at Love Project - Living Older Visibly and Engaged Death Conversations at FunHaus Factory, Gosford. Limited spaces please register. Link in Bio

12 April, come down to Tower Cinemas - Newcastle for a movie matinee and afternoon tea for Afternoon Delight. Register with the Link in Bio.

18 April, come say Hi to us and enjoy a day with HMC - Hunter Multicultural Communities Inc for their Fiesta.

From 16 to 18 April, our team will be in Bathurst for; service chats, community catch-ups and the Bathurst Pride N Stride Festival. If you like to meet the team while we're in town, reach-out to us via email Hunteroutreach@acon.org.au. headspace Bathurst .

02/03/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our raffle winner, Chloe! 🎉

We loved being part of O-Week this year and connecting with students as they begin such an exciting new chapter. When Chloe stopped by our stall, we had a great chat about headspace and the support we offer young people in our community from mental health and wellbeing support to helping navigate life’s ups and downs.

Chloe has just begun her very first year of uni studying engineering. what an amazing achievement! She entered our raffle on the day and we’re so excited to announce she’s our lucky winner 🥳

Chloe recently visited our headspace office to collect her prize, and it was so lovely to see her again and celebrate the start of her uni journey.

We hope this little prize pack helps you settle into semester and start the year feeling supported and encouraged. Wishing you all the best for your studies, Chloe — we’re cheering you on! 💛

27/02/2026

As Sarah steps into the next chapter of welcoming baby number two, we want to take a moment to say how grateful we are for her leadership, dedication and support as our Clinical Team Lead.

Sarah’s guidance, compassion and steady presence have made such a difference to our team and the people we support every day. While we will certainly miss her around the office, we couldn’t be more excited for her and her growing family.

Wishing you all the very best on maternity leave, Sarah. We can’t wait to meet the newest little addition and look forward to welcoming you back when the time is right 🤍💚 From all of us at headspace Bathurst we will miss you ✨

16/02/2026

last week to get submission in - dont miss out!

There are just TWO more weeks left for you to get your submission in. Open to all ages, the zine is a chance for you to express YOUR voice in lyrics, poems, short prose, art and more. Submit, then participate in a workshop where YOU get to build the zine in a fun group activity on 21 March. Bookings here https://events.humanitix.com/bathurst-pride-n-stride-community-zine-project

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Bathurst Pride 'n' Stride Community ZINE Project - Submissions OPEN
Submissions are open for the community zine project as part of the 2026 Bathurst Pride 'n' Stride.

Our Community PRIDE Zine is calling for submissions from Central West LGBTQIA+ artists, writers, poets, photographers, and creators of every kind. Following the theme of the 2026 Sydney Mardi Gras.. We want your stories, your art, your words — anything that captures the pulse of ESTATICA: the thrill of self-expression, the power of community, and the beauty of living boldly and unapologetically.

✨ Submit your art, words, or photos — anything that speaks from the heart.
✨ Open to all members and allies of the q***r community.
✨ No experience required — just your authentic voice.

Submit HERE https://app.youform.com/forms/henbs47y

headspace Bathurst Bathurst Regional Art Gallery