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headspace Mildura

Locality: Mildura, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5021 2400

Address: 125-127 Pine Ave 3500 Mildura, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/headspace-mildura

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25.01.2022 There are times when you need to have a tough conversation, so that things can change or improve. It’s common to feel nervous or stressed, but avoiding it usually doesn’t help either. Learn how to prepare for a difficult conversation and share your feelings and beliefs, to hopefully improve a situation or relationship. Join via the link in our bio or visit our website.

25.01.2022 We will be closed today for Australia Day public holiday, Tuesday 26th January 2021. We will reopen at 9am on Wednesday 27th Jan. If you need support, please contact any of the following numbers: Lifeline 13 11 14 ... Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 Or in the case of emergency, dial 000. eheadspace is also available 7 days a week from 9am-1am on 1800 650 890, or go online by searching eheadspace on your browser.

24.01.2022 CRAFTERNOON with headspace Mildura!! Come and join us at Jaycee Park on Thursday the 21st of January 2021 from 2-3pm (look for the green headspace sign) to create different friendship bracelets! Great to wear yourself, give to friends, or turn into something different and useful like a key ring or a lanyard. All ages 12-25 welcome. Registrations close on Tuesday 19th of January 2021.... All materials and instructions provided, with each participant receiving a headspace care pack. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/headspace-mildura-275702713

24.01.2022 IT'S NAIDOC WEEK THIS WEEK This week is NAIDOC week (moved from July 2020) and is the celebration of the history and culture of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. To celebrate we will be posting some information about NAIDOC and our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community every day this week! The theme this year is always was, always will be and relates to the fact that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent fo...r over 65,000 years. This includes a spiritual connection to country that still exists today. Australia has the world’s oldest oral stories and the oldest continuing cultures on the planet it also recognises that sovereignty was never ceded. To find out more, you can go to https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/2020-theme #NAIDOC #NAIDOCWEEK #naidocweek2020

24.01.2022 issue 9 is now live https://issuu.com/boldmildu/docs/_issue_9_magazine_v7_issuu Click on the link to view online

23.01.2022 How can we shine a light on something that often goes unseenHow can we inspire a different conversation about youth mental health headspace is proud to be involved in Visible, a creative collaboration between young Australians experiencing mental health challenges and artists. These partnerships have produced an insightful collection of creative expressions that aim to change how mental health is seen and spoken about across Australia. ... Discover the digital expressions over at @visibleaustralia

23.01.2022 We have encountered a delay in the FB livestream for our Kahoot! session, so we have created a zoom link instead. Join us for some great general knowledge fun tomorrow at 11am ! Link in bio

23.01.2022 Hey there! Sorry we've been away from the socials for a while, but BOLD mag is back in action! We're getting ready to start Issue 9 so if you've filled out our story ideas form and haven't heard from us yet, please check your inbox (or spam folder) for a message from BOLD mag. ... #boldmildura #headspace #milduralivingmagazine #localtalent #localyouth #youthmag #supportlocal @headspacemildura #mildura #sunraysia #mallee See more

22.01.2022 Want to hang out with LGBTQIA+ young people and make friends? Looking for a safe space with acceptance and support for your sexuality or gender identity? We will continue to run every Tuesday fortnight from 5.30-6.30pm and will continue to be online via zoom for the time being - hopefully in the near future we can meet face to face!! ... Could all active and new group members please complete a registration form for 2021 so we can ascertain current interest and have up to date contact information Head to our website to complete a registration form or use the QR code below

21.01.2022 Happy Tuesday Everyone Today we meet Sandy, our Groups and Activities Coordinator. Sandy is full of energy and is always up for a laugh! A bit about Sandy... ... What I enjoy about my role: Being an advocate for youth mental health My favourite movie/book/type of music: Change Up/ Freakonomics/ House My top self-care strategy during COVID: Running and listening to music A quirky fact about me: I can count to 10 in 4 languages Which emoji I use the most:

20.01.2022 Schools out There's no better way to stay connected with friends than getting involved in some free and fun activities online. Kahoot trivia will be live streamed on our Facebook page, and sign up to skribbl.io via eventbrite as there is a $20 gift voucher up for grabs see previous posts for more details ... #schoolholidays #stayconnected #activities #fun #laughter #youth #free #kahoot #skribbl #covid19restrictions

20.01.2022 Today marks the start of Trans Awareness Week. It's an opportunity to celebrate our trans friends, learn about gender identity and take action to support the trans and gender diverse community. Here are a few tips on how you can help young people who are trans and gender diverse feel supported: Respect pronouns (if you're not sure what pronouns someone uses, just ask them) Listen to the perspectives of the trans and gender diverse people in your life... Continue to educate yourself #transweek #trans #gender #transawareness #pronounsmatter #theythem #hershe #hehim

20.01.2022 Meet Dr Lucy Dr Lucy works every Wednesday at headspace! All appointments are bulk billed through Medicare!! She has a particular interest in women's and children's health and is here to help with your physical health, mental health, and sexual health needs. There is no wrong or silly question for Dr Lucy. ... she loves Sunraysia's lovely weather enjoys food, wine and river activities is a mum to a little girl

19.01.2022 A big thank you to Tierney Real Estate Mildura for selecting us as a recipient of ‘Tierney’s 12 Days of Give Away’ in recognition of our support to the community during 2020! The lovely Sunraysia Cellar Door Christmas hamper will be enjoyed

19.01.2022 Our centre will be closed over the Easter public holidays from Friday 2nd April to Monday 5th April 2021. We will reopen on Tuesday 6th April, at 9am If you are in need of support during this period, you can create an account at headspace.org.au (top right hand corner) to find resources, information or chat to a clinician online. If you require emergency assistance or are in a crisis, please call emergency services on 000, or the following crisis support lines which are av...ailable 24/7: Lifeline 13 11 14 Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 Have a safe and happy Easter

17.01.2022 Late notice but there is a online group chat TONIGHT for all parents who experience parental guilt Every parent is doing the best they but when our actions or thoughts don’t meet our expectations, or our young person is going through tough times, and parents and carers may experience some parental guilt Join @headspace_aus group chat for adults to learn about the ways you can manage experiences of parental guilt and look after yourself... To register, head to headspace.org.au/groupchats or the link is in our insta bio #groupchat #online #support #parents #carers #family #selfcare #lookafteryourself

17.01.2022 headspace Mildura in partnership with @headspace_aus, are hosting a webinar for parents and carers of young people to support their mental health through COVID-19. Information presented will: Strengthen your understanding of mental health and mental health literacy. Build skills and strategies to support the mental health and wellbeing of your young person, including their transition to work and study. ... Build awareness of local, state and national supports available to young people. Showcase local headspace centre community resources. The webinar will consist of a presentation on youth mental health, followed by a panel with guest speakers. When: Monday 19th April 2021. Time: 7pm 8.15pm AEDT How do I register? via Eventbrite, or type the URL below into your website browser - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/milduracovid-19-parent-and- After you have registered, you will receive an email confirmation from Eventbrite which will include the Zoom meeting link to access the webinar. For more information email: [email protected]

17.01.2022 Get to know Linsay Her role at headspace Mildura is supporting Secondary School students with mental health issues! She enjoys her job, and being surrounded with colleagues that make her laugh make it even better. She also loves that she has the privilege of being allowed into the lives of incredible young people ... Favourite Movie: He Died With a Falafel in His Hands. Favourite Book: Man’s Search for Meaning - Viktor Frankl. Favourite Music: Bit of everythingdepends on her mood! Linsay's top self-care strategy during COVID is gardening A quirky fact about Linsay is that she worked on a dairy farm for 2 years about 5 years ago The most used emoji #meettheteam

16.01.2022 Centre closure over Christmas Not everyone has a happy and fun time over the festive season. So if you are in need to chat to someone urgently swipe across for some details of who to contact! And don't forget you can also reach out to eheadspace our phone and online support service #happyholidays #staysafe #merrychristmastoyou

16.01.2022 School holiday activity- Trivia. Come and join us for live Kahoot Trivia on Thurs 24th September at 11am and Thurs 1st October at 2pm. ... Each session will run for approx. 45 minutes and will consist of random and fun general knowledge questions. Come and test your quick wit and beat the clock in this fun online trivia platform! We will livestream the game on the headspace Mildura Facebook page and you can join on any PC or mobile device through your internet browser on kahoot.it. Once you see our game pin through the livestream, enter it and then add your name (or alias!). It’s as simple as that!

16.01.2022 GROUP CHATS THIS WEEK Tuesday -> Finding the supportive adults in your life - There are many benefits to having supportive adults in your life. Sometimes these adults might be family members, teachers, mentors or someone you trust and feel comfortable with. Join our group chat to learn more about how to find and talk to the supportive adults around you. Wednesday -> Reach your 2021 work or study goals - Navigating work and study options can feel totally overwhelming ...at the best of times especially when COVID-19 has impacted your future plans. Join our group chat to discover how you can look at the next steps in your work or study journey for 2021 and learn ways to cope when things don’t go according to plan. To register: Visit headspace.org.au/groupchats to set up an account or join anonymously as a guest. You can also send a question beforehand to [email protected]. The transcript will also be available to read afterwards if you're not able to join live.

15.01.2022 School holiday activity - Art workshops. Our first workshop on Wed 23rd September at 11am we will be creating a beautiful hand zentangle which is not only a wonderful creative experience but also promotes the wonderful art of mindfulness. On Wed 24th September at 2pm we will have fun playing a series of different games designed to unleash your inner creativity.... Each workshop will run for approximately 1 hour, and all you need is some paper and your choice of simple drawing materials like fine tip pens, pencils or textas, or a combination. Click on the link https://zoom.us/j/99222146309 at the times above to join each session. You will only be limited by your own imagination

15.01.2022 New Year! Fresh Start! This month is the perfect time to work on building self-confidence for a healthy headspace Share below some of the goals you want to achieve in 2021... #headspace #youth #mentalhealth #physicalhealth #goals #newyear #newyearnewme #healthyheadspace #selfreflection #selfconfidence

14.01.2022 HAPPY BISEXUALITY DAY!! Today is a day that we celebrate the bisexuality community It is an important way of highlighting the unique rights and needs of people who identify as bisexual. Become an advocate and allie today ... #youngpeoplematter #bivisibilityday #celebrate #advocate

13.01.2022 Tonight’s Professional led chat is about understanding Mental Health differently in your Culture Attitudes and personal beliefs about mental health can vary between ethnicities, cultures, and countries. Parents and carers might find it hard to understand if their young person holds different perspectives or values about mental health and mental illness, especially if it is understood differently in your culture. Learn how to support your young person in their experie...nces and views, whilst also feeling heard in your own values and look after yourself. 7-8pm AEST To register: Visit headspace.org.au/groupchats to set up an account or join anonymously as a guest. You can also send a question beforehand to [email protected]. The transcript will also be available to read afterwards if you're not able to join live.

13.01.2022 #Repost @boldmildura GET READY!! Issue 9 of BOLD magazine is being launched ONLINE tomorrow! We'll share more details soon on how you can have a read & see what our young local talent have been up to during COVID lockdowns. . .... . . . #BOLDmagazine #youth #sunraysia #mildura #LoveWhereYouLive #online #artists #writers #photographers #inspiration #magazine See more

12.01.2022 If you have a video appointment booked with us and have not received a link to join via text message, please go to our website and click on the telehealth tab where you will find the 'video waiting area' (at your appointment time). You will also find a how to guide", if you are a little confused!! We recommend that you are in a quiet and private area for your appointment and if you have any problems joining the waiting room please call our reception on 5021 2400.

12.01.2022 Good sexual health is important for everyone's general health and wellbeing, even if it's a little awkward to talk about! Did you know you can catch a STI and not even know it! STIs can get passed on during sexual contact Ask yourself, when did you last have a STI check? ... We have a free sexual health clinic most Tuesday afternoons! Call us on 50212400 to make an appointment! #sexualhealth #sti #gettested #readyforsex #sexualconsent

12.01.2022 We have encountered a delay in the FB live stream of the Kahoot! session, so we have created a zoom link instead. Join us for some great general knowledge fun tomorrow at 11am by clicking the link https://zoom.us/j/99308428343

11.01.2022 What are you doing Friday night? Interested in free popcorn, lollies and a drink? While staying connected with friends and also meeting new people by chilling at home, watching a movie and chatting online?! Inbox us your movie request. We will contact you with the the movie link tomorrow afternoon! Free popcorn, lollies and drink - contactless delivery tomorrow. ... Friday 2nd October at 7pm. Register on Eventbrite - free activity. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/headspace-mildura-netflix-p *Participants need to be residing in the Mildura area and between the age of 16-25.

11.01.2022 School holiday activities Swipe across for activities and dates. Watch this space.. More information to come regarding registrations.

11.01.2022 Small change to our GP service Dr Lucy is now consulting on Wednesday afternoons. Feeling unwell? Needing a health check? Do you have questions about your medications? Do you need a medication review? Have you had unsafe sex lately? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, give us a call on 50212400 and book yourself an appointment

11.01.2022 School Holiday Pool Party at Mildura Waves on Friday 9th April 2pm - 7pm By the pool in the sun, we’re all getting together to have some fun! Music, BBQ and the Waves will be running too. ... We will be there with some fun activities so make sure you come and say Hi Family - $5 at the door no need to book #headspacemildura #mildurayouth #mildura #milduraruralcitycouncil #mildurawaves

10.01.2022 Want to have a laugh with friends, and learn who is an artist and who really isn't!? If you like pictonary, you will enjoy this game! Register to be apart of our private skribbl.io room for a bit of school holiday fun! Thursday 24th September - 3:30pm-4:30pm Register on Eventbrite - free activity!! Winner with the most points wins a $20 gift voucher!

10.01.2022 Hi guys, I'm Jemma. My role at headspace Mildura is a Mental Health Clinician. A little bit about me.... I love my job.. I enjoy meeting amazing young people and being here to support our community. ... My favourite movie is Edward Scissorhands I enjoy reading and would highly recommend reading The Perks of Being a Wallflower. My favourite music is Pop Punk and Metalcore My top self-care strategy during COVID is walking my dogs and being in nature A quirky fact about me is that people have often thought my brother and I are twins, we are three years apart!

09.01.2022 We’re excited to see our partners at NRL - National Rugby League launch their new State of Mind campaign with tonight’s Game Two of the 2020 State of Origin. A... great reminder for us all to turn the time we spend scrolling into time spent checking in with a mate. So take a few minutes to check in with a mate - call, text or leave them a voice recording. They might need you more than you realise. #NRLStateofMind See more

08.01.2022 MINDFULNESS with headspace Mildura! Join us on Thursday the 28th of January from 2-3pm for a mindfulness activity, some info on mindfulness and a brief guided meditation session. All ages 12-25 welcome. This session will be via zoom meeting - simply copy and paste the zoom meeting link that appears on your Eventbrite ticket.... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/headspace-mildura-275702713

08.01.2022 We're putting One Foot Forward and walking 60km's in the month of October. We're fundraising to raise money for life-changing research into treatment and prevention of mental illness, as well as vital support services. Did you know that 1 in 5 people experience symptoms of mental illness each year? In fact, every day in Australia, 8 people will die from suicide.... Any donation would be greatly appreciated

08.01.2022 Meet Marita Marita's role at headspace Mildura is the Community Awareness & Health Promotion Officer! Marita has been working at headspace since it opened in 2015. She spends alot of time promoting youth social and emotional wellbeing and ensuring there is accessible information through a variety of mediums available to young people and the community. Marita enjoys delivering health promotion activities in schools and is often seen at local community events (outside of COVI...D ) Marita enjoys listening to the Red Hot Chilli Peppers Walking has been Marita's top self-care strategy during COVID A quirky fact about Marita is that she used to have very short and very bright red hair The most used emoji she uses is .. #meettheteam

08.01.2022 Free online program for young people 14-17yrs who have a parent/carer with a mental illness or mental health challenge. This program is for you - details below

07.01.2022 Its not too late - signed up before midday today to receive your goodies bag!!

07.01.2022 Reminder Our first workshop is tomorrow Wed 23rd September at 11am. We will be creating a beautiful hand zentangle which is not only a wonderful creative experience but also promotes the wonderful art of mindfulness. Everyone aged between 12-25 welcome! see previous post for more details ... Click on the link https://zoom.us/j/99222146309 at 11am to join.

07.01.2022 Come and join the fun at the Mildura Waves pool party!! In partnership with Aligned Leisure and Mildura Rural City Council

07.01.2022 It remains vitally important that all sections of our community have their say as part of the MRCC COVID Recovery Survey process, especially young people, as we know young people have been particularly impacted by the pandemic Feedback provided will help form a Recovery Plan, ensuring MRCC can provide help and support where it is needed most. Please take a couple minutes out of your day and complete the survey to have your say https://qre.host/MRCC

07.01.2022 Receiving your exam results can be tough If you didn’t get the scores you were expecting, remember they don’t define you, and there are many pathways you can take to reach your goal. Talking things through can help you feel supported We are here for you #examresults #yougotthis #reachourgoal #pathways #schoolsout #bekindtoyourself

06.01.2022 School holiday fun Come join us for live Kahoots! Trivia -> It will be live streamed through Zoom. Each session will run for approx. 45 minutes and will consist of random and fun general knowledge questions. Come and test your quick wit and beat the clock in this fun online trivia platform! ... Click on the zoom link below to join us at 11am Wednesday 20th January and/or Wednesday 27th January https://zoom.us/j/97940151268

06.01.2022 And just like that it's February already and we have this month's online group chats all lined up for you Groups chats are an opportunity to talk anonymously online about different topics with @headspace_aus mental health professionals in a group setting.. And don't forget there are also peer-led chats every Monday - Thursday for young people ... To learn more about these chats or to register, head to headspace.org.au/eheadspace/group-chat/ #groupchat #online #support #resources #information #youngpeople #youth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #february

05.01.2022 Merry Christmas from us to you!

05.01.2022 Mel is our Sexual Health Nurse Sexual relationships are a normal part of life. It's important to feel in control and make the decisions that are right for you to make sure that your sexual relationships are positive and healthy Mel first started working in sexual health while living in London for 6 years in the early 2000’s. She is passionate about providing sexual health advice and support to young people and finding the right fit for them and their lifestyle. She b...elieves that when you’re on the right birth control and your sexual health is in order, then you’re in a great position to make your lives successful. Come in for a confidential chat with Mel, she would love to meet you (by appointment only)! ...when was the last time you had a STI check? If you're sexually active, it's recommended that you get tested for STIs once a year, even if you use protection!

05.01.2022 Understanding our emotions is an important part of mental health. Before we can understand our emotions, a good place to start is to observe our emotions and what it is we are actually feeling. By getting better at understanding our emotions, we can get better at choosing how to respond to them!... To learn more about emotions visit headspace.org.au

05.01.2022 If you missed our fun hand zentagle session last week, here are a couple of our progress pics. Not only was this session fun and creative, but it was a wonderful calming mindfulness exercise. We tapped into our creative energy and embraced any mistakes by adjusting them to fit into our designs. Can’t wait to do it again! Join us tomorrow at 2pm for some fun creative art games Join via zoom: https://zoom.us/j/99222146309

04.01.2022 We hope everyone enjoyed the Christmas/New Year holidays! We would love to hear what strategies you use to self care Comment below and you could win some cool headspace merchandise - swipe across to see

03.01.2022 It’s nearly Easter and you know what that means? Yes, chocolate, but also . . . HOLIDAYS!! Come and join headspace Mildura for some boredom busters these school holidays. Registrations can be made through Eventbrite, or contact us directly for more information on 5021 2400 or [email protected]

03.01.2022 HEALTHY HEADSPACE WORKSHOPS Term 1. Are you aged 12-15? Do you want to learn new skills and information to improve your mental health and wellbeing?... Each week is a different topic - 6 topics, 6 workshops. Workshops are via Zoom and will run for 1 hour 4pm-5pm. There is no expectations for you to have your camera on or your microphone on during the workshops. You can attend all, or you can pick and choose the workshops that you might benefit from. Starting Thursday 11th Feb till Thursday 18th March! To find out more information about the 6 workshops and/or register your interest, call us on 50212400

03.01.2022 Most people want to change at least one thing in their life, but becoming and staying motivated isn’t always easy Learn more about motivation, why it's important and tips on getting started, so that you can discover your own ways to stay on track To register: Visit headspace.org.au/groupchats to set up an account or join anonymously as a guest. You can also send a question beforehand to [email protected]. The transcript will also be available to read afterwards if you're not able to join live

03.01.2022 Take a health check on your gaming and internet use over these school holidays!! There are a lot of tips that can help with keeping your game time in balance. Time on screens can sneak up without you realising it. Here are some things that you could consider.

02.01.2022 To help parents and carers build family resilience in these difficult times, the Victorian Government is presenting a free webinar by renowned child psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg. This webinar will give families some practical skills, knowledge and strategies for managing the lock-down period and remote learning. This webinar will be taking place online. You will be sent a link on the day of the event to watch it, via the email address you supply.... When: September 15, 2020 Time: 7:30 pm8:30 pm Price: Free!!! For more information and to register, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/managing-the-coronacoaster-

02.01.2022 Christmas is coming...

01.01.2022 School holiday activity - Netflix and Chill Another great way to stay connected with friends by chilling at home and watching a movie and chatting online! Inbox us your movie request. We will contact you with the the movie link on Thursday afternoon!... Free popcorn, lollies and drink - contactless delivery. Friday 2nd October at 7pm. Register on Eventbrite - free activity . *Participants need to be residing in the Mildura area and between the age of 16-25.