The Centre for Healthy Living

10/09/2025

🕯️ Out of the Shadows Walk – World Su***de Prevention Day 🕯️

Last night, some of the Centre for Healthy Living team joined around 70 Warwick locals in the “Out of the Shadows” candlelight walk to honour World Su***de Prevention Day.

Beginning at the blue Tree of Hope at St Mark’s Church, we walked together along Palmerin Street in a spirit of remembrance, respect, and support.

We’d like to acknowledge the Southern Downs Su***de Prevention Network for organising this meaningful event, and we extend our deepest respects to those who have lost a loved one to su***de. 💙

10/09/2025

💛 Today is R U OK? Day 💛

A simple conversation can change a life.
Sometimes asking “Are you OK?” is the first step in helping someone feel seen, supported and less alone.

👉 You don’t need to be an expert—just a good listener.
👉 You don’t need to have all the answers—just show you care.
👉 You don’t need to wait—today is the perfect day to check in.

You never know the difference your words might make.
So today, and every day, let’s keep the conversation going.

10/09/2025

🌍 Today is International Su***de Prevention Day 🌍

Q: When did Noah build the Ark?
A: Before the Flood.

💡 The message? When you’re feeling okay, it’s the perfect time to prepare for the harder days. One way to do this is by creating your very own Self-Care Box – a little toolkit to remind you of what helps when life feels overwhelming.

Here are some ideas to include:
✨ A bottle of water (our bodies need it more than we realise – stress drains it fast!)
✨ Your favourite calming scents
✨ Comfort snacks you love
✨ A list of supportive friends, family, or contacts you can call or message
✨ Simple activities like walking, journaling, or taking a warm shower
✨ Small objects that spark joy – photos, a soft blanket, or a favourite book

💙 Remember: you don’t need to wait until you’re struggling to put supports in place. Creating a Self-Care Box now can give you strength and comfort when you need it most.

If you or someone you know is finding it tough right now, please reach out for support. In Australia, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. You are never alone. 💙

09/09/2025

🚙💨 Guess who is hitting the road?

headspace Warwick is on the move! Next stop: 📍Inglewood!

We’re bringing youth mental health support from Warwick ➡️ Inglewood on a fortnightly basis as part of our outreach program expansion.

We’re committed to making sure rural young people aged 12-25 can access the support they deserve right in their backyard!

If you’re a young person, or a parent of a young person living in the Inglewood area and you would like to arrange an appointment with one of our friendly staff members - contact our office on (07)4661 1999 📞

04/09/2025

Social connections come in many different forms. Maybe this would be of interest to some of our followers...

Minds At Play – Dungeons and Dragons Social Program Click here to view available days and times A social group where friendships grow through shared adventures and imagination. At Minds at Play, we understand the challenges that can come with engaging children, youth, and adults with disabilities....

03/09/2025

📚✨ Today is Indigenous Literacy Day ✨📚

Join us at the Centre for Healthy Living in celebrating the power of story, culture and connection.

Indigenous Literacy Day is a reminder of the importance of language, learning and the sharing of First Nations stories with future generations.

We acknowledge the wisdom and richness of the world’s oldest living cultures and the strength that comes from keeping stories alive.

Together, let’s celebrate and support Indigenous voices. 💛🖤❤️

👉 How will you mark Indigenous Literacy Day? Share your reflections or a favourite book by a First Nations author in the comments below.

03/09/2025

A huge thank you to Dr. Kathryn Murray for the exceptional Professional Development evening which was hosted by the Warwick Community Kindy.

Our team valued the training and had some great take-aways:

* A calm brain is a thinking brain.

* A "SET-Brain" is built from the bottom up and includes, Survival, Emotional, Thinking aspects - only when the first two are in harmony do we and our children get to the thinking brain.

* Clutter, Clatter, and Colour matter in our built environments and for the developing brain.

We are keen to implement these things in both our professional and personal life!

Photo (L to R): Mark, Heidi, Dr. Murray, Alice, Christie

01/09/2025

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Our team have been busy preparing participant folders for the upcoming PEERS® for Adolescents program.

🔗Each folder will support learning across the weeks, filled with resources and tools designed to help participants strengthen social connections and confidence🔆

We can’t wait to welcome our new group and see the connections, confidence, and skills that will grow throughout the program 👏🏼

26/08/2025

Always a fun family night!

GRAB YOUR PARTNERS, THE WARWICK BUSH DANCE IS HERE AGAIN!

SATURDAY 30th AUGUST CHURCHES OF CHRIST CAMPUS, DRAGON STREET

The Warwick Friends of BUSHkids are gearing up for the annual family Bush Dance which will take place at the end of August. Featuring the ever popular Band o' Coots Bush Band, a group who are great fun, a great band and great friends of BUSHkids having supported us for many years. The Bush Dance is a major fundraiser for our Warwick centre with money raised used to improve facilities for families at the Warwick centre.

This year’s Bush Dance will take place on Saturday, 30th August, at the One Table Café & Function Room on the Churches of Christ Campus on Dragon Street.

If you’re in the Warwick area, come on down and join us for a fun family friendly night of music and dancing while raising much needed funds for our Warwick Centre. Tickets will be available on the door via EFTPOS - $30 for families, $10 for adults, and $5 for children under 18.

Read more about the bush dance in this great article from this week’s edition of Warwick Today https://www.bushkids.org.au/bushkids/2025/bushdace-brining-the-community-together-for-a-cause/

26/08/2025

🐶💛 Happy International Dog Day! 💛🐶

Our dogs aren’t just cute — they help us stress less, smile more, and stay active. Here are the pups who keep the Centre for Healthy Living team grounded and happy.

Give your dog some extra love today (and if you don’t have one, enjoy ours!). 🐾✨
👉 We’d love to meet the dogs who brighten your life too — share a photo in the comments so we can all celebrate them together.

24/08/2025

🌟 We’re excited to reveal the brand-new logo for our upcoming Emotional Regulation Program, created in collaboration with Rainbow Creations Art Therapy! 🎨✨

A huge thank you to talented local artist Peyton Russell, who designed this beautiful logo. 💜

This program is designed especially for young people aged 12–16, helping them explore tools and strategies for understanding and managing emotions.

👀 Stay tuned right here for updates — including details on how to apply to be part of our 2026 pilot program.