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headspace Bankstown is part of the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. We help young people who are going through a tough time. headspace Bankstown's Facebook page is for people to find out more about headspace Bankstown, the services we offer, as well as discussion about important mental health and youth issues. Please be respectful of all points of view, and refrain from personal attacks on other users.
headspace Bankstown will remove any posts which:
- are likely to be offensive to other readers
- discusses methods of suicide or self-harm
- discussed drug usage in an unbalanced way, e.g. omit the negative effects
- contains unhelpful advice, such as blaming a person for their depression
- i dogmatic, such as setting out courses of action as "the only way"
- is racist, sexist or discriminatory
- is obscene, or uses graphic sexual language
- is defamatory, or overtly critical of services or organisations which provide help to others
- for any other reason is likely to cause harm/distress to other young people reading the story
- are posted for commercial purposes, and
- promote inaccurate, inappropriate or harmful health advice
headspace Bankstown will remove posts promoting organisations, products, services, events, competitions or information that is not relevant to the post. If you think your organisation, product service, event or competition may be relevant to the headspace Bankstown community, please drop us an email at headspace.bankstown@richmondpra.org.au with information and we’ll be in touch.
In certain circumstances, if a post raises concerns about your safety,, we may try to contact you to check that you and/or others are safe. If there are significant concerns, we may need to pass on your contact information to authorities who can help protect you and/or others, such as a crisis service or the police. Our preferred way to do this would be to support you to seek help.
We are obliged to try to protect you and/or others if the information you submit tells us that”
- you are being seriously hurt by someone else
- you are thinking of seriously harming yourself, and
- someone else is being, is likely to be, seriously hurt by you or another person.
Please note headspace Bankstown recognises that sometimes people need immediate help and support. The headspace Bankstown Facebook page cannot provide you with specific counselling, crisis services or support. If you need immediate assistance please call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.
headspace Bankstown does not check the page over the weekend or on public holidays.
headspace Bankstown can take no responsibility for comments on our Facebook page, or any interactions fans may have on or off our Facebook page.
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facebook.comHappy #WearitPurpleDay2017! 💜🌈 We are proud to support our friends @wear_it_purple and encourage you to do the same ➡️ wearitpurple.org #youth #mentalhealth #support #purple #wearitpurple #wearitpurpleday #LGBT #LGBTI #LGBTIQ+ #LGBTIQA+ #gay #trans #transgender #queer #safe #Qheadspace #empower #nfp #australia #australian #notforprofit #charity #headspace #bankstown #headspacebankstown
Did you know that 36 health organisations including headspace, released a joint statement in support of same sex marriage? 🏳️🌈 View the full statement here: www.bit.ly/hspn-ssm And make sure your enrolled, you have until the 24th August! This is for 16 + 17yo too! Show your support and love <3 https://check.aec.gov.au/ http://www.aec.gov.au/enrol/ We support all young people <3 #headspace #headspacebankstown #bankstown #2200 #samesex #youngpeople #wesupport #youth #lgbtqia #lgbt #loveislove #marriagequality #comeonaustralia #rainbowfamilies #wesupportyou
A great short video by Youth Action explaining the upcoming postal vote on marriage equality! <3 For more information: https://check.aec.gov.au/ http://www.aec.gov.au/enrol/ #headspace #headspacebankstown #bankstown #2200 #samesex #youngpeople #wesupport #youth #lgbtqia #lgbt #loveislove #marriagequality #comeonaustralia #rainbowfamilies #wesupportyou
Our YRG, youth mentors and headspace supporters at tonight's opening of FAME! Musical by @birdie_productions. Don't they look great? And a big shout out to @birdie_productions for supporting youth mental health and a local ngo service in Canterbury Bankstown. You guys are magnificent! 👍🤙💚 #headspace #bankstown #2200 #mentalhealth #youth #support #youngpeople #headspacebankstown #fame #birdieproductions #bryanbrown
The lovely Birdie Productions and the cast of FAME! will be opening their show tonight at Bryan Brown theatre. A proceed from each program will be going towards our centre to support young people and their mental health and wellbeing. Show your support by buying a ticket and support the show and us! We wish them the best of luck and thank them for their support 💚💚💚 Get your tickets here! Limited seats available! http://www.birdieproductions.com.au/our-projects/fame-the-musical/fametickets
Love it when you have the support of your youth reference group members. Fingers crossed peeps! ❤️🙏#headspace #bankstown #mentalhealth #2200 #headspacebankstown #youth #youngpeople #support #love
Omg guys! Canterbury Bankstown Youth Award for 2017 went to Simona Sukanova! One of our Youth Mentors who started with us over 2 years ago as Youth Reference Group member!!! She's done amazing things over the last 2 years and absolutely deserves this award 💯%. Not only has she advocated and championed for youth mental health issues but she has courageously shared her lived experience to inspire and help break down the stigma around mental health and to help young people know that they're not alone. Simona, congratulations! ❤️👍👏👊 You deserve this and more girl! #youthawards #localbusinessawarfs #headspace #bankstown #2200 #mentalhealth #canterbury #youth #awards #avocate #stigma
Wish us luck this year guys! Thanks to all of those who voted for us this year, you guys are amazing ❤️✌️#headspace #bankstown #mentalhealth #2200 #headspacebankstown #canterbury #bankstown #locabusinessawards #professionalservices
Wear It Purple Day is coming up on Friday 25th August. You can grab your free wristband to show your support for the lgbtqia+ community from our centre in our waiting area 🌈💜💟 #headspacebankstown #youth #mentalhealth #bankstown #2200 #headspace #wearitpurple #youngpeople #lgbtqia #samelove #rainbow #wesupportyou
Have you got your tickets yet? Get them from the link below!
We had great conversations today with the P&C group from WPGHS around youth mental health and their families. Thanks for being so engaging and for starting the conversation of youth mental health in your families and communities #headspacebankstown #mentalhealth #2200 #youth #headspace #bankstown #parents #family #support
Feeling lonely and how to make friends Feeling lonely is a common problem among people of all ages and backgrounds, and yet it’s something that most of us are hesitant to admit to. But loneliness is nothing to feel ashamed about. Sometimes, it’s a result of external circumstances: you’ve moved to a new area or school for example. In such cases, there are lots of things you can do to meet new people and turn acquaintances into friends. But what if you’re struggling with shyness, social insecurity, or a long-standing difficulty making friends? The truth is that none of us are born with social skills. They’re things we learn over time—and there are some skills you can learn to help you. Whatever your age or situation, you can learn to overcome shyness or social awkwardness, banish loneliness, and enjoy strong, fulfilling friendships. No matter how awkward or nervous you feel in the company of others, you can learn to silence self-critical thoughts, boost your self-esteem, and become more confident in your interactions with others. You don't have to change your personality, but by learning new skills and adopting a different outlook you can overcome your fears and build rewarding friendships. Take this opportunity to speak anonymously online to our mental health professionals and headspace Youth National Reference Group members and hear from others about their concerns and experiences. Join us Sunday 13 August between 7 – 8pm AEST. For more information please visit: http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php/option=com_altcaster/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=c1ed355ecf/width=470/height=550/entryLoc=top/commentLoc=top/titlePage=off/replayContentOrder=chronological'%20target='_blank'%20%3EClick%20Here%3C/a%3E
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