headspace Taree

09/09/2026

Looking out for your mates starts with a conversation. 🤠💛

In rural and regional communities, we're often the first people to notice when someone isn't themselves.

A neighbour who stops showing up. A mate who's gone quiet. A workmate who seems weighed down.

The thing about tough times is that people don't always ask for help.

That's why checking in matters.

This R U OK? Day, let's remember that mateship is more than showing up when things are going well. It's taking the time to ask how someone is really going and sticking around to listen to the answer.

Because a simple conversation could make all the difference.

💛 Real mates check in.

06/09/2026

Ask your mob, your way. 💛🖤💛

R U OK? Day is about connection, and for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, connection to Country, culture, community and mob is at the heart of wellbeing.

We all go through tough times, but people don't always tell us when they're struggling.

That's why it's important to trust your instincts, check in, and start a yarn.

There is no one right way to ask someone if they're OK.

The important thing is that you ask.

💛 Ask your mob, in your way, R U OK? 💛 Listen without judgement. 💛 Take the time to have a proper yarn. 💛 Let them know they're not alone. 💛 Check back in.

By asking and listening, we can help the people we care about feel supported, connected and stronger together.

06/09/2026

The question is simple. The impact can be powerful.

"Are you OK?"

Three simple words.

One meaningful conversation.

One opportunity for someone to feel heard, supported and connected.

This R U OK? Day, let's make time for the people in our world.

Because a conversation doesn't have to be perfect to make a difference.

💛 Ask. 💛 Listen. 💛 Support. 💛 Check in.

05/09/2026

Unite every day. Ask R U OK? 🌈💛

Everyone goes through tough times, and everyone deserves to feel safe, supported and accepted when they do.

For many people in LGBTIQ+ communities, life's challenges can be made even harder by experiences of stigma, discrimination, prejudice or feeling like they don't belong.

That's why connection matters.

This R U OK? Day, we're encouraged to do more than wear the message for one day. We're encouraged to create safe spaces where people feel seen, respected and supported all year round.

You don't need to be an expert to make a difference.

💛 Check in with the people in your world. 💛 Listen without judgement. 💛 Use inclusive language. 💛 Respect names and pronouns. 💛 Let them know they're not alone.

A simple conversation can help someone feel connected, supported and cared for.

🌈 Unite every day. Ask R U OK?

04/09/2026

Don't wait for the signs to be obvious.

Not everyone who is struggling will tell you.

Sometimes the signs are subtle. Someone might seem quieter than usual, more withdrawn, stressed, overwhelmed or simply not themselves.

Trust your gut.

If you're thinking about checking in on someone, that's probably reason enough to do it.

A genuine "How are you really going?" could be the conversation they needed today.

03/09/2026

Good friends make tough times a little easier. 💛

Like good friends, some things are just better together.

Life can throw a lot our way. Exam stress, financial pressure, relationship challenges, mental health struggles, uncertainty about the future, loneliness, or simply having a tough week.

While we can't solve our friends' problems for them, we can remind them they don't have to face them alone.

If you've noticed a mate isn't quite themselves lately, trust your gut and check in. A simple conversation can help someone feel seen, supported and connected.

You don't need to have all the answers. You don't need to be an expert.

Just be a friend.

💛 Ask if they're OK. 💛 Listen without judgement. 💛 Encourage support. 💛 Check in again.

Because good friends don't have to fix everything, they just have to show up.

31/08/2026

💜✨ A little bit of purple, a whole lot of community love! ✨💜

On Friday, headspace Taree had the absolute pleasure of collaborating with High School to celebrate Wear It Purple Day! 💜

There was face painting, stickers, plenty of purple, and the most incredible cupcakes lovingly made by their amazing team. 🧁💜

And then something extra special happened…

A wonderful community member purchased the remaining cupcakes and asked us to take them out into the community and share the love — and, honestly, I was more than happy to step into my role as the local cupcake fairy! 🧚‍♀️🧁

So off I went, delivering cupcakes and spreading a little joy while having conversations about what Wear It Purple stands for: creating safe, supportive and inclusive communities where LGBTQIA+ young people can feel seen, valued and celebrated exactly as they are. 💜

Days like today are such a beautiful reminder that community connection can be found in the smallest things — a conversation, a smile, a cupcake, or simply letting someone know that they belong.

A huge thank you to Taree High School, our incredible headspace Taree team, and especially our generous community member who helped us turn a box of cupcakes into a whole lot of community love. 💜🧁

Happy Wear It Purple Day! 🌈💜

31/08/2026

24/08/2026

🌏 Have a passion for making a difference?

Applications are now open for the 2027 Australian Youth Representative to the United Nations!

This incredible opportunity gives one young Australian the chance to:
✅ Represent Australian youth at the UN General Assembly
✅ Lead the country's largest face-to-face youth consultation
✅ Advocate for issues that matter to young people
✅ Help shape youth-focused policy and decision-making

If you've got a passion for leadership, advocacy, and creating positive change, this could be your moment.

📅 Applications close 13 September 2026.

Find out more and apply via the QR code below.

17/08/2026

🌟 What a fantastic day at CareerQuip 2026! 🌟

On Thursday 30 July, our team joined more than 75 exhibitors at TAFE NSW Taree Campus to connect with over 1,200 students from across the MidCoast region and beyond.

Alongside our incredible Youth Reference Group members, we had the opportunity to speak with more than 300 young people about who we are, what we do, and the support available through our work and study programs. It was inspiring to see so many students asking questions, exploring their options, and thinking about their futures.

We were also proud to celebrate International Day of Friendship by sharing friendship bracelets handmade by our team. A small gesture that sparked plenty of conversations, smiles, and connections throughout the day.

A huge thank you to Taree Universities Campus, TAFE NSW, the sponsors, exhibitors, schools, and students who helped make CareerQuip 2026 such a success. Events like these play an important role in helping young people discover opportunities, build confidence, and see what's possible for their future right here in our region.

And of course, a special shout out to our amazing Youth Reference Group members for representing youth voices so passionately and helping us engage with the next generation of local leaders. 👏