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Groups
Did someone say free groups?
We offer heaps of peer-led and clinician-led groups for young people and their parents/caregivers. In these groups, you can learn new skills, learn more about yourself, or just connect with like-minded people to feel supported and have fun!
Why join a group?
You can get the most out of your headspace experience by joining one of our free groups. Groups are designed to be paired with your clinical sessions, to add extra value to your mental health support. If you're a parent/caregiver, groups are a unique space to find emotional and social support from others going through a similar journey. Some groups are open to attend even if you're not a headspace client, just follow the sign up process to find out how you can join, or send an email to groups@headspacesouthport.org.au
A group can help you:
- Create a sense of connection and community
- Make peer connections with like-minded people
- Share your feelings in a safe judgement-free space
- Validate your experiences
- Understand yourself and your emotions through open conversations
- Learn tips on how to cope from others going through similar stuff
- Improve your mood
We've got a bunch of new peer support groups starting this spring! Keep scrolling to choose your favourite and sign up.
“Just make the first step to come see what it's like. Worst case, you don't enjoy it. Best case, it can help with your recovery.”
- Group participant, headspace Southport
Groups for Young People
Creative Writing | headspace Upper Coomera
Fortnightly Fridays Sept 06-Nov 01 | 3:30pm-4:30pm | Ages 12-18
Did you know that writing can enhance self-awareness? Plus, it’s a great form of self-care! This peer-led group, led by our Peer Support Worker, Kegan, is a chill environment where you can express yourself through creative writing. It’s a safe space to flex your imagination, share, and meet like-minded people.
GROW | headspace Southport
Fortnightly Thursdays Sept 05-Oct 31 | 3:00pm-4:30pm | Ages 18-25
Welcome to our youth wellbeing group! A peer-led group where sharing experiences, strengths, and successes is our focus. Each session, led by our Peer Support Worker, Calvin, starts/ends with a mindfulness check-in/check-out and includes reflections inspired by daily affirmations.
Street Smarts | headspace Southport
Fortnightly Tuesdays Aug 27-Dec 03 | 3:30pm-4:30pm | Ages 16-25
Learn safer ways to live, work and play in this limited series of workshops. Hear from others about how to navigate the world with practical safety and social skills. Group is led by our Peer Support Worker, Ella.
Me, Myself & Others: Social & Emotional Skills Group | headspace Upper Coomera
Thursdays Oct 10-Nov 21 | 8:15-9:45am | Ages 12-18
*GROUP CANCELLED: New date to be announced in early 2025*
Want to understand your emotions? Build better relationships? We designed a free in-person skills group to help with all of that! Plus, you don't need to be a headspace client or commit to every single session. It's flexible! In this program, you'll learn how to feel grounded, how to respond vs react, distress tolerance techniques, how to deal with conflict and how to advocate for your needs to build better relationships. Our Me, Myself and Others: Social & Emotional Skills Group, starts on Thursday, 10 October. Refer yourself, or a young person you know, today.
Dungeons & Dragons Social Group | headspace Upper Coomera
Thursdays 3:00-4:30pm | Ages 12-17
Whether you're a DnD master or a total beginner - all are welcome at the headspace Upper Coomera Dungeons & Dragons Social Group. We're always playing a campaign, so join anytime! This is the perfect place to learn D&D. Hosted by the headspace Upper Coomera Queer Collective, this group is safe, chill, and welcoming to all identities. It's a place where you can be yourself, have fun, and hang out with new friends every week. Even if you've never played before, we'll teach you! Costumes are (of course) encouraged and if you've got your own accessories you are welcome to bring them. If you don't, that's okay too. All playing supplies will be provided.
Groups for Parents/Caregivers
Carers Connect | headspace Southport
Fortnightly Wednesdays Aug 28-Dec 11 | 9:30am-11:30am
All parents/caregivers of young people engaged with headspace are welcome to join this casual social group, led by our Peer Support Worker, Dom. There will be plenty of coffee and simple activities to keep your hands busy while sharing and listening to one another. This is a safe space to open up, build friendships, and connect with other carers.
Carer’s Corner | headspace Upper Coomera
Second Wednesday of the month Sept 11-Dec11| 4:00pm-5:00pm
Is your young person attending headspace? Join our social group for parents/caregivers and take time out to socialise and practise mindfulness activities. This group, led by our Peer Support Worker, Emma, is a space to share tips and get advice from others with similar experiences supporting young people.
More information
All of our groups are free!
Generally, to engage in one of the peer support groups, you need to either be a current client with headspace, or have engaged with headspace within the past 3 months. Please note: our social group does not require you to be a headspace client to attend.
We have groups that are run by clinicians and also have peer-led groups, meaning peer support workers with lived experience will run the groups.
Peer-led groups are run by peer support workers who either have lived experience of mental ill health or experience caring for a young person with mental health concerns. Peer-led groups will also not cover clinical or therapeutic content. Our clinician-led groups will incorporate or teach therapeutic skills in group content or activities, to support your wellbeing.
Some of our groups are open, while others require registration. Check out each specific group description to find out more. When you register for a group it means we can contact you if the group is cancelled or rescheduled.
Unless we say it’s a structured program, our groups are flexible. You can come whenever you like, each session will have different content.
If you have registered for a group, the group facilitator will get in touch with you directly to let you know if the group has been cancelled.
Stuff comes up, it's all good! If you can't make it to your group, it’s best to email us at one of the following email addresses (depending on what type of group you're in):
- Peer-led groups - peer.support@liveslivedwell.org.au
- Clinician-led groups - groups@headspacesouthport.org.au
Of course! As long as they are a current headspace client or have been engaged with headspace within the past 3 months you can refer them.
Of course! As long as they are a current headspace client or have been engaged with headspace within the past 3 months. It’s best to contact the Peer Support team at peer.support@liveslivedwell.org.au first in case registrations are required. Please note: our Social Group (on Wednesdays) does not require you or anyone you bring along to be a headspace client.
Yes! You are welcome to attend the groups at headspace Southport, Upper Coomera, or Meadowbrook. Check out the times and locations for each specific group in the group descriptions on this page.
Still got questions?
If you've got a question about one of our peer-led groups, send an email to peer.support@liveslivedwell.org.au or ask your clinician for more details. If you've got a question about our clinician-led Social Group (every Wednesday), you can send an email to groups@headspacesouthport.org.au or ask your clinician for more details.
“Groups are the best...Sure, they're a little awkward at first...but once you get into the groove and get over those first-time nerves...you slowly learn that everyone is going through their own thing and everyone is so accepting.”
- Group participant, headspace Southport