FINAL headspace Newsletter Autumn edition - Flipbook - Page 5
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Making the most of her voice
Meet headspace Bendigo Youth Ambassador Moni and
find out how she’s making the most of the opportunities
that are coming her way.
What have our Youth
Ambassadors been up to...
Why did you join Youth Ambassadors (YA)?
As a Health Promotion Officer at Bendigo Community Health
Services (BCHS), YA has enhanced my connections with other
young people, including the other YA, as well as the
headspace team.
Why should others join?
YA are representatives for Greater Bendigo, giving a voice to
our youth.
What are some opportunities YA has provided?
Attending significant events.
Connecting with headspace workers offering direct support
to young people in this region.
Advocacy has been a key focus, representing youth
perspectives and contributing to positive change.
What goals do you have for our community?
I am committed to raising awareness about mental health and
encouraging open conversations. I will continue to encourage
young people to access headspace Bendigo for support,
whether it’s for mental health, study, career pathways or
joining YA. Thank you, headspace, for giving me these
opportunities to thrive. I am forever grateful for everything you
have provided to our YA group.
If you would like to join our YA, or if you know someone who would
like more information, please email hayleekennedy@bchs.com.au to
schedule a meeting.
Our YA have already been busy with
meetings and planning for the year.
Some of the key topics they have
discussed so far include:
Planning around creating a new
headspace Bendigo centre video.
Becoming Suicide Prevention
Awareness Network (SPAN)
committee members.
The upcoming Youth Mental
Health First Aid training set for
later this year.
Maintaining and caring for our
garden space and planning the
next batch of produce to utilise in
cooking workshops.
Supporting Moni from BCHS and
completing the First Steps
marketing campaign feedback.
Completing headspace National
training modules.
Planning for the headspace
Bendigo Achievement Program in
collaboration with BCHS.
