headspace Darwin

01/09/2026

28/08/2026

We celebrated Wear It Purple Day across headspace Darwin and headspace Palmerston today, which meant purple outfits, ribbons, a Kahoot and conversations

It was just really nice seeing everyone get involved and have a laugh while talking about something that actually matters - making sure LGBTQIA+ young people feel safe, supported and able to be themselves.

Our Community Engagement team also got to head out to Haileybury Rendall School, where they were running their own Wear It Purple Day activities. We had some really good chats with young people about sexuality, gender, mental health and wellbeing, and got to check out their Colours of Courage wall too. 🌈

Days like this are a good reminder that being supportive doesn’t have to be complicated.

Sometimes it’s listening.
Sometimes it’s learning something new.
Sometimes it’s calling something out.
And sometimes it’s just making it really clear that people are welcome exactly as they are.

If you want to learn a bit more, check out Minus18 or the headspace gender identity resources.

https://www.minus18.org.au/workshops/schools/
https://headspace.org.au/explore-topics/for-young-people/gender-identity/

Big love to everyone who brought the purple today 💜

26/08/2026

Money stuff can get stressful pretty quickly - rent, food, bills, subscriptions… and somehow you still need money to actually enjoy your life.

Tomorrow we’re teaming up with Services Australia for a quick Budgeting 101 session with practical tips to make managing money feel a little less confusing.

We’ll chat about:
💰 simple ways to budget without tracking every cent
🧾 understanding where your money is actually going
🛠️ where to find support when things are getting tight

📅 Thursday 27 August
⏰ 11:00am - 11:30am
📍 headspace Darwin, Casuarina

Come along, ask questions, or just listen in.

Because looking after your headspace can also mean making the everyday stuff - including money - feel a little more manageable.

if you need more info, please reach out at 08 8931 5999 or email [email protected]

24/08/2026

Wear It Purple® Day is this Friday! A day dedicated to showing support for LGBTQIA+ young people.

Why is this day needed?
💜 Well, according to thousands of q***r youth, over 55% of them will have experienced discrimination, just for being themselves.
💜 But, despite challenges, q***r youth still find moments of pride. 73% of them told us they've felt pride and euphoria in being LGBTQIA+.

By wearing purple this Friday you can help show q***r youth that they are supported to be proud of who they are.

We cannot wait to see all the purple that’ll be worn to show support for LGBTQIA+ young people. 🌈

Learn how you can join us here: https://hubs.ly/Q04tPJQk0

24/08/2026

And yes… there may also be some reels coming out of it 👀💚

For our latest Youth Ambassador Group catch-up, we got out of the office and headed down to Cullen Bay.

It gave everyone a bit more room to chat properly, throw ideas around and just enjoy being together without the meeting feeling too… meeting-y.

Our YAG helps shape what headspace Darwin and headspace Palmerston actually looks and feels like for young people - from events and projects to content, messaging and the occasional reality check when we think an idea is better than it is.

There were plenty of laughs, some really good conversations and a few new ideas we’ll probably be testing out soon.

Also, judging by the photos, apparently the team is now one successful Dragon Ball Z fusion away from becoming unstoppable.

So yes, productive meeting. Very serious business. 👀💚

24/08/2026

Sometimes looking after your mental health can be as simple as feeling connected. 💚

Over the last couple of weeks, our team has been doing plenty of showing up - from the Darwin Careers Expo and Darwin High School Pride, to another Coffee & Connections catch-up.

A lot of what we do is really about creating opportunities for people to connect.

Sometimes that means a proper conversation. Sometimes it’s just coffee, a board game, a laugh, or seeing a familiar face.

Our Youth Ambassador Group has also been right in the middle of things - helping shape events, sharing what matters to young people and keeping us grounded in what actually feels relevant.

We also welcomed headspace CEO Jason Trethowan to Darwin and Palmerston and had the chance to share some of what supporting young people looks like here in the Top End.

Different spaces. Different conversations. Different ways of connecting.

They all count. 💚

04/08/2026

This Loneliness Awareness Week (3-9 August), we’re making room for connection.

Connection can start with something small - sending a message, inviting someone along or making time for a yarn.

We can all help create spaces where people feel welcome, included and supported.

Who could you connect with this week? 💚

04/08/2026

Today is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day.

This year’s theme, Living Our Truth, celebrates the voices, stories, culture and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

Today, we recognise the important role of family, community, culture and Country in supporting children to grow up strong, proud and connected.

🖤💛❤️

23/07/2026

hi friends,

Our Centre will be closed on Friday 24 July for the Darwin Show Day public holiday.

Long weekends can be a good chance to slow down, reconnect and do something that helps you feel more like yourself. That might look like:

1. getting outside for a walk, some fresh air or a Darwin sunset
2. spending time with people who help you feel supported
3. doing something you enjoy, like gaming, cooking, music, art or sport
4. giving yourself permission to rest without feeling like you need to be productive
5. keeping up the basics, including food, water, sleep and checking in with how you’re feeling

There is no right way to spend a long weekend. Whether you are heading to the Show, catching up with people or taking it easy at home, we hope you find some time to look after your headspace.

During this time, headspace is still here for you.

You can get support for your mental health by creating a headspace account at headspace.org.au, or you can speak to someone 1-on-1 via online chat, email or over the phone at eheadspace.org.au or 1800 650 890.

If you, or someone you care about, are in crisis call triple zero (000).

22/07/2026

Last week, we were back at CDU for Carnival Day.

We spent the day making bracelets, chatting with students and hearing about some of the things they do to look after their wellbeing.

The bracelet making was definitely a hit, and our table was full for most of the time💚

It was also a good chance for us to meet some of the student clubs and have a chat about ways we could work together.

A lot of students already knew about the seven healthy habits for better mental health, which was great. You can learn more about the seven healthy habits at https://headspace.org.au/tips/

And if you’re part of a CDU student club and keen to do something together, reach out to us at [email protected]