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Building Better Lives begins with a trauma-informed approach, and understanding, to overcoming barriers and welcoming challenges.

03/11/2026

03/11/2026

02/11/2026

📚 EXAM STRESS? YOU'RE NOT THE ONLY ONE! 😩

Exams are here, your brain feels full, and suddenly there's a million things you need to remember!

Before you completely stress out, here are a few things that can actually help. 👇

📅 1. MAKE A PLAN
Don't try to study everything at once. Break it into smaller chunks and tackle one thing at a time.

🧠 2. STUDY SMARTER, NOT LONGER
Flashcards, practice questions, videos or explaining something to a mate. Find what helps you remember.

⏰ 3. TAKE PROPER BREAKS
Your brain needs a breather! Get outside, listen to music or do something completely unrelated to studying.

💤 4. DON'T SACRIFICE SLEEP
Staying up all night cramming might seem like a good idea, but sleep helps your brain remember what you've learnt.

🥪 5. EAT, DRINK AND MOVE
Don't forget the basics. Eat proper meals, drink water and get moving. Even a short walk can help clear your head.

💙 6. GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK
One exam doesn't define how smart you are or what your future looks like. And if you're struggling, talk to a teacher, parent or someone you trust.

✨ REMEMBER: You don't need to know everything. Just prepare as best you can, show up and give it a go.

💬 What's your biggest exam struggle — remembering everything, finding motivation or dealing with the stress?

31/10/2026

“Teenagers bring noise, chaos, endless surprises and some of the biggest laughs you'll ever have. Life would be pretty boring without them.”

30/10/2026

WHEN EMOTIONS RUN HOT 💙
Anger isn’t always a big explosion. Sometimes it looks like snapping, shutting down, overthinking, feeling constantly on edge or getting irritated by everything.
The important part isn’t pretending you never feel angry. It’s learning to notice it earlier, work out what’s underneath it and choose a response that doesn’t make things worse.
Try pausing, writing it down, moving your body, getting creative or talking to someone you trust.
Anger doesn’t define you. Everyone feels it. What matters is how you respond.
📖 Read more in Issue #24 of Empowered Magazine Trauma Assist - Wide Bay

29/10/2026

Day for Daniel is held each year in October and is Australia’s largest child safety education and awareness day.
This Friday 30 October, we encourage you to wear red to show support for the Daniel Morcombe Foundation and start a conversation with children and young people about personal safety.
The Daniel Morcombe Foundation has a range of resources to help parents, carers and educators teach children to recognise, react and report situations that impact their personal safety.

28/10/2026

🐴 BAD DAY? YOUR HORSE MIGHT KNOW. 👀

Ever told everyone you're fine when you're really not?
Turns out, horses are pretty good at picking up on our moods.

They notice when you're tense or relaxed.
They can recognise different facial expressions.
They pick up on emotion in your voice.
They can even respond to signs of stress.

And sometimes, just hanging out with a horse, giving them a brush or a pat, can help you slow down and chill. No drama. No pressure to talk. No worrying about what anyone thinks.

Just you, the horse and a bit of peace. 💙

💬 Ever been around a horse and felt instantly calmer?

27/10/2026

26/10/2026

Remember the good old days of school discos? They're BACK! 🪩🕺
The FIRST EVER Bay Light Disco is bringing the nostalgia to PCYC Hervey Bay with Hashtag All Abilities, with a spooky Halloween twist on Friday October 30 5pm-7pm! 👻
🎶 Music, dancing and Halloween dress-up
🧙 Best Dressed competition
🎁 Prizes, giveaways, photobooth + DJs Loop & Bounce
🌭 Food & drinks available (cash only)
🪙 Gold coin entry - register you're coming along here: go to frasercoast.qld.gov.au and search blue light disco!

Open to ages 5+ with families, parents and guardians welcome! Little siblings under 5 can join too.
Children under 12 are encouraged to attend with a guardian or leave emergency contact details with volunteers at entry.
💜 All funds raised support the PCYC Youth Leadership Team.
Tag someone that should come along!

26/10/2026

THE LITTLE THINGS THAT KEEP US CLOSE 💛
Family connection doesn’t have to mean big plans, expensive outings or perfectly organised weekends.

Often, it’s the everyday stuff that matters most — eating together, walking the dog, calling a grandparent, cooking dinner, watching a favourite show or simply asking, “How was your day?” and really listening.

Even ten minutes of undistracted time can help families feel more connected.

And when life feels heavy, a little ritual can help too. Some families use a “worry tree” near the front door — real or imaginary — where everyone leaves the day behind for a while before coming inside.

Strong families are often built in ordinary moments.

Connection doesn’t have to be big to matter.

📖 Read more in Issue #24 of Empowered Magazine Trauma Assist - Wide Bay

Address

1/8 Neils Street
Pialba, QLD
4655

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5am
Tuesday	8:30am - 5am
Wednesday	8:30am - 5am
Thursday	8:30am - 5am
Friday	8:30am - 5am

Website

http://www.youth-assist.com.au/

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