Help us to support young people with their mental health this Mental Health Month.
Life can be full of ups and downs and the reality is that we all know someone who is impacted with mental health concerns.
With pressure on mental health services increasing right across the country, Youturn are actively seeking alternative innovative solutions to help meet increased demand, and this Mental Health Month, our local communities are joining the cause.
Local organisations, small businesses and community members are helping to raise much needed funds and awareness for mental health – all with a common goal to support healthy minds, for brighter futures!
Joining us are our friends at White’s IGA, Nutworks, and Zarraffas Coffee who will be spreading the word and raising funds and awareness through their stores and with limited edition confectionaries!
Youturn are also once again partnering up with the University of NSW (UNSW) and Movember to bring the Edge of the Present VR experience to our local community.
Helping us to spread the word and raise awareness are also our friends at SeaFM and MixFM!
Want to experience the beach, the snow, or even the northern lights?
We are excited to once again partner with UNSW and Movember to participate in ongoing research into mixed reality as a powerful therapeutic tool which enables you to recreate real-life experience within the safety of a physical space.
Designed by psychologists and mental health specialists, Edge of the Present allows the user to experience spectacular visual transformations through mixed reality, and explore the impact of immersive technology on improving mood, wellbeing, and positive future thinking – all in just 10 minutes!
Whether it’s a day at the beach, a snowy getaway, or witnessing the Northern Lights, get ready for an amazing virtual experience with the Edge of the Present.
The Edge of the Present VR experience is available at headspace Maroochydore from 1 – 18 October (bookings required). Book your FREE session online, or call us on 07 5409 4900.
The Edge of the Present will move to the Sunshine Plaza from 21 – 27 October where it will be available for the public to come and try (no bookings required).
Please note there will be a short survey before and after your experience for research purposes.
White’s IGA is excited to once again be participating in a youth mental health campaign, this October for Mental Health Month, in support of Youturn.
All six White’s IGA stores in Bli Bli, Baringa, Forest Glen, Peregian Beach, Mt Coolum and Mooloolah will be stocking their shelves with limited edition Youturn Nutworks confectionery to support healthy minds, for brighter futures!
With each purchase of these limited edition Nutworks Premium Australian Macadamias, all proceeds will be going back into supporting young people with their mental health.
White’s IGA’s partnership with Youturn goes to the heart of creating a positive impact in the community through unity and collaboration. Together with the unwavering support of our incredible community, we can overcome challenges, reach milestones and celebrate positivity. Together, we are all stronger. (Roz White, Owner, White’s IGA)
Youturn has provides early intervention mental health services to 12 – 25 year olds through six headspace sites and centres in South East Queensland (Bribie Island, Bundaberg, Caboolture, Gympie, Maroochydore and Toowoomba), which are funded by three Primary Health Networks (PHN’s). headspace provides free, non-judgemental and confidential support services based in a youth friendly centre. headspace supports young people transitioning into adulthood, providing mental health, physical and sexual health, work and study support as well as alcohol and other drug interventions.
Youturn is also a provider of the Youth Enhanced Service (YES), providing care to young people aged 12 to 25 who are experiencing complex mental health conditions. The YES program has a team of clinicians and healthcare professionals who provide psychological support and other care as needed. These services are currently available in Darling Downs & West Moreton, and in the Adelaide metropolitan region.
For various reasons including the pandemic and national rental crisis, the demand for mental health services has increased, with young people struggling to find the support that they need and often facing long wait times. To meet the demand, Youturn is fundraising for additional tools and innovative solutions to complement our mental health programs to support young people.
In support of Youturn this Mental Health Month, Zarraffa’s Coffee Sunshine Coast will be running a Because Giving Feels Great Campaign, raising funds and awareness for youth mental health.
Five participating stores in Caloundra, Currimundi, Maroochydore, Nambour, and Morayfield will all be taking part, encouraging important conversations about mental health.
Zarraffa’s Coffee and Youturn will also be distributing complimentary coffee cards, encouraging everyone to pay it forward by gifting a complimentary coffee card to someone else – after all, Giving Feels Great!
Be sure to stop by your local Zarraffa’s Coffee on the Sunshine Coast and show your support. In stores from 1 – 31 October.
Offer only valid at participating Zarraffa’s Coffee Sunshine Coast stores. Upon surrender at point of sale this card entitles the bearer to one Tall hot or cold beverage as displayed on in store menu. Extras will incur a charge. Not valid with any other offer. Not redeemable for cash. Valid until 30/06/2025. © 2024 Intellectual Plus Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Trade marks used under licence.
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Mental Health services across Australia are experiencing a high demand from young people needing mental health support. We believe that there is more we can do to support young people with their mental health concerns, which is why we are fundraising for additional programs to complement our existing mental health programs.
We are excited to have launched our mental health fundraising campaign, which commenced with an in-store campaign at Whites IGA stores on the Sunshine Coast in April 2023, and continues in 2025.
Driven by the compassion and support of our community, Youturn’s vision is to fundraise to expand our mental health programs to compliment those we already offer and meet increased demand for youth mental health services on the Sunshine Coast.
As a result of the incredible support received so far through this campaign, Youturn have established the YouConnect Hub, a place for young people aged 12-25 to make connections, engage in additional activities, tools and innovative solutions to complement our mental health programs, and link in with support. Programs at the YouConnect Hub are designed in collaboration with young people, and have so far included MusicConnect, ArtConnect and MoveConnect.
MUSIC CONNECT
Led by local music legends Mufassa Music and Mason Hope, we are pumped for this FREE program at our YouConnect Hub. You will learn how to formulate a beat, try your hand at a variety of instruments, have a go at live looping, write your own lyrics, and more!
ART CONNECT
Guided by incredible artists and professionals, ArtConnect is a FREE 6 week program, encouraging creativity, connections, and of course, fun! No art experience required. Come along, create, hang out, and make some great new friends!
MOVE CONNECT
In collaboration with the LEGENDS at Zone Fitness Maroochydore, we are excited to announce MoveConnect! Join our YouConnect Hub neighbours and learn all about looking after your physical health, and gain skills to keep fit and healthy!
“This year, we are seeing a marked rise in anxiety and school disengagement with young people reporting feeling anxious, unsupported, or disconnected at/with school. Unfortunately for many this also means isolation from their social circles resulting in, low moods and motivation, unemployment and further mental health challenges.
For those seeking mental health support, they face long wait times and unavailability in both private and public services, including headspace. I’ve lost count of the number of parents who call the intake team the morning after they have tried to take their teenagers experiencing suicidal thoughts to the hospital just to be sent home.”
Laura , headspace Maroochydore
If you are experiencing emotional distress and need to talk to someone, please call:
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800
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