get involved this headspace Day 2026

Get involved and support young people to do nothing* this headspace Day 2026 for their mental health and wellbeing. 

headspace Day is a national day of support for the mental health and wellbeing of all young Australians.  

Join us in making a real difference through local events and by getting involved online. Together, let’s make youth mental health something to talk about! 

Green headspace Day graphic featuring the headspace logo, the headline “do nothing* for headspace Day” and text encouraging people to take time to do nothing on 14 October for their mental health and wellbeing. A smiling young man in a grey hoodie is pictured outdoors among trees.

Support on social

You can support headspace Day and inspire others to do the same by sharing content on your social media channels.

Remember to use the hashtags #headspaceday


Example social post

Taking time to do nothing* this headspace Day can be good for your mental health and wellbeing. That’s why we encourage [INSERT AUDIENCE E.G. STUDENTS, PLAYERS TO INSERT BEHAVIOUR], to help them [INSERT FEELING]. Find out what might be right for you, at headspace.org.au/donothing #headspaceday 

Ways to do nothing*:

  • Take a break
  • Group meditation or breathwork session
  • Sunrise or sunset watching 
  • Enjoying a meal without devices 
  • Wellbeing walks 
  • Connect with country 
  • Being in nature 
  • Exercise
  • Talk with their friends


Ways to do nothing* together:

  • Talk with friends and family 
  • Playing board games 
  • Planting trees 
  • Listening to music 
  • Sitting in the sun 
  • Scavenger hunts 

 

Download assets

Cover of a headspace Community Partner Support Guide, featuring a young person wearing orange glasses, a black bucket hat and black vest, lying in tall green grass. White text reads “community partner support guide” with the headspace logo in the top right.

Community guide


Learn more about how your organisation can support headspace Day 2026


Get Involved

Headspace Day poster featuring a person walking a dog at sunset, overlooking a city. Text reads “do nothing* for headspace Day” and “This headspace Day, 14 October, take 10 minutes to do nothing* for your mental health and wellbeing and let your mind reset.” The headspace logo appears at the top left and headspace.org.au at the bottom.

Printable posters

Download a poster to put up in your break room, school, or office. 

 

Download here

Headspace Day poster featuring a person walking a dog at sunset, overlooking a city. Text reads “do nothing* for headspace Day” and “This headspace Day, 14 October, take 10 minutes to do nothing* for your mental health and wellbeing and let your mind reset.” The headspace logo appears at the top left and headspace.org.au at the bottom.

Connect with your local headspace centre

Check out what in-person or online events your local headspace may be running.

 

Find your local headspace centre