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HEADSPACE MOUNT GAMBIER MONTHLY NEWSLETTER - AUGUST 2017

Thank you to everyone who attended the

launch of our permanent site. We were

excited to welcome over 300 young

people, service providers and community

members to the event.

For all the pics check out our album on

Facebook!

Thank you to the amazing individuals and

businesses that donated goods or

supported the event including Charis

Horsburgh, Natahley Plummer, Aileen

Aguinaldo, Baxter Hire, Big W, Mount

Gambier Central, Chapmans Newsagency,

Cheese World, City of Mount Gambier,

Copenhagen, Jetts Gym, Limestone Coast

Party Hire, Metro Bakery and Café,

Michcon, Mount Gambier Hotel, Rotary,

She's Apples, South East Marquees, Steve

Mullan sound and lighting, Zambreros,

Gambier City Chemmart , Oatmill Cinema,

Natural Resources South East and The

Junction.

“It is important to have a headspace centre in Mount

Gambier because young people should not have to suffer in

silence. headspace really makes a difference in young

people’s lives, like mine. It’s a safe and friendly place to

come.

I am passionate about reducing stigma around young

people reaching out for help. I want to let others know about

the support that’s available, and help give a youth

perspective to mental health support” Zari, headspace Youth

Reference Group volunteer

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SCREENAGERS

Have you wondered about the impact of how much time you spend in front of screens? Young people

spend on average 6.5 hours a day on screens and that does not include classroom or homework

screen time. Research shows that baby mice exposed to screen time develop fewer cells responsible

for memory and learning than non-exposed mice.

On Wednesday night, Rubys Mount Gambier hosted a free screening of ‘Screenagers – Growing up in

the Digital Age.’ The film explored the impact of screen time on teenagers.

An important take away from the film is the importance of having honest conversations about screen

time, especially in families. At the back of the newsletter you can find some helpful conversation

starters.

MOBILE PHONE RECYCLING

Have you got an old phone(s) sitting at

home and don’t know what to do with

it? Drop it off at headspace to ensure it

doesn’t end up in landfill! We have

signed up to be part of MobileMuster, a

mobile phone recycling program that

accepts all brands and types of mobile

phones, plus their batteries, chargers

and accessories. Phones are recycled

in a safe, secure and ethical way.

BAN THE CUP

Will you join us in our challenge to ban the takeaway

coffee cup? Our favourite baristas at Slice of Metro

have been patient with us in our quest for 100%

reduction of takeaway cups in the office by the end

of September this year! If you do grab a takeaway

coffee cup, make sure you check to see if it’s

recyclable or not, they’re not all made the same! In

Mount Gambier City Council, you can recycle

disposable cardboard coffee cups in the recycling

bin. They need to be rinsed and the plastic lids need

to be placed in the rubbish (landfill bin).

Ash, headspace Beyond Carbon Neutral rep

headspace staff using Keep Cups

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Tie Dye at the Library: Tue 1 Aug, 4-5pm. Free. Bookings essential call headspace 8725 0443.

Youth Worker at the Library: Fridays 4-5pm. Fri 4 Aug come and grab a free hot choc from us!

Yoga: If you’re aged between 18-25, are a client of headspace and are interested in a free 6 week

yoga program, contact Mikarla at headspace 8725 0443.

Homelessness Week: Wed 9 Aug, 12pm (free lunch) and Fri 11 Aug, 9.30am (free breakfast) hosted by

ac.care. Contact them on 8723 0540 for more details.

Rotary Careers Expo: Fri 11 Aug at Mt Gambier TAFE, come say hi to us there.

R U OK? Event: Mon 21 Aug, 10.30am-12pm at the Rail Way Lands, free event featuring Louise Adams,

free food and activities.

JULY ACTIVITIES

Over 70 young people enjoyed a range of

activities run by headspace these holidays.

Shout out to the organisations who partnered

with us to deliver such a great program

including Carers SA, Mind Australia, Skylight,

Grant High School, Rubys and the Red Cross.

DR LEOPOLD’S LIFE LESSONS

You may have seen a new clinician creeping

around the headspace building lately.

Introducing our rag doll mascot and friend, Dr

Leopold! Keep an eye out for his helpful

suggestions on keeping yourself healthy.

If I stretch out

like this long

enough,

someone

might scratch

me!

Dr Leopold*, can you tell us why stretching is good for us?

Stretching has many health benefits, but today I want to talk about how it can help reduce stress. A

buildup of stress can cause your muscles to contract, making you feel tense and uneasy. Tension in

your body can contribute to negative impacts on both your body and your mind.

Stretching exercises have powerful stress-busting abilities. Stretching soon after waking up can help

jump-start the mind and body. Stretching loosens tight muscles which helps your muscles both relax

and increase blood flow. It also encourages the release of endorphins, providing a sense of calm.

I encourage you to give some gentle stretching a go and see how it makes you feel!

*Dr Leopold consulted Google to bring you this advice

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