The community is coming together to celebrate the 10th anniversary of headspace Redcliffe, a beacon of hope for those aged 12-25 needing mental health support.
The milestone will be marked by a Cheers to 10 Years birthday ceremony and an official relaunch of the renovated centre this month.
Community Development Officer Rikki Gross said headspace Redcliffe had supported 4900 young people since opening in 2014.
“There have been countless stories of the strength of young people who have accessed our service and flourished in the wider community,” Rikki said.
“There have been many highlights throughout the decade, however, some have really stood out, including being the charity recipient for the Jetty2Jetty Fun Run and the inaugural Moreton Bay PrideFest charity partner.
“We have recently said farewell to a Youth Reference Group member who has advocated for youth mental health since she was 16. This is a Headspace nationwide first and we feel grateful to have had such an impact.
“We hope that by continuing to actively engage in the local community, at schools and events we can break down barriers of access.”
A Decade of Empowering Youth with Mental Health Support
The renovations include two sensory rooms with low-lighting options and a larger family room for young people to bring their friends or family members.
“Our centre renovation has been well overdue, and we are grateful to the community and the Primary Healthcare Network (PHN) for supporting this project,” Rikki said.
“A fresh, bright, warm and welcoming centre reduces many barriers for young people seeking support. Coupled with our amazing staff and services, we now have a space and the environment to continue supporting young people on the peninsula.”
Rikki said the Headspace Redcliffe team had remained a positive, genuine and friendly workplace over the years, despite challenges like Covid, which increased wait times and required a waitlist management strategy.
“Afternoon art groups started predominantly for young people on the waitlist, where they could develop friendships, increase social skills, feel less anxious and boost confidence,” she said. “It was and remains a fabulous way for young people to start feeling comfortable in our space until they have their first session with a clinician.”
The Cheers to 10 Years celebration will have free pizza, soft drinks, fairy floss, activities, donuts, community stalls and live music.
Looking ahead, Rikki said Headspace Redcliffe would “continue to support the Peninsula’s young people in their mental health journey and to break the stigma of help-seeking.”
For more information, follow Headspace Redcliffe on Facebook.
Cheers to 10 Years
- Thursday, 8 August, 2.30pm-5.30pm
- headspace Redcliffe
- Shop 5-7
- 457 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe
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