MindMap ACT

It's Infant Mental Health Awareness Week! 🐣

This year, the theme is Attunement.

Attunement in relationships between babies and those who care for them support babies' development and mental health, giving them a great start in life. It helps babies feel safe, connected and loved, and supports parental wellbeing too!

If you are wanting some more information, or to connect to services that support Infant Mental Health and attunement, chat to our friendly Youth Navigators today!

✨MindMap Service Spotlight✨

Youth Law Centre ACT is an awesome service providing specialist legal support to young people.

They can provide support to navigate many different challenges related to the law such as discrimination, work rights, consent, family safety, driving and car accidents, just to name a few.

If you are looking for help, even if you're not sure your issue is a legal one, reach out to YLC and speak to the team. If they can't help with your particular challenge, they will work to refer you to other supports. 🧡

For more information, visit their website at https://www.legalaidact.org.au/what-we-do/youth-law-centre

All In for National Reconciliation Week 2026!

Reconciliation Australia says: "National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia."

All In is a call for everyone to commit wholeheartedly to Reconciliation, and to take action to make change towards advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ rights.

Reconciliation will not happen by itself, and it will not happen without all of us.

MindMap is proud to be All In for Reconciliation!

The artwork for this campaign is by renowned Gumbaynggirr/Bundjalung artist Otis Hope Carey, who applied his distinctive style to create a colourful and optimistic visual representation of people from all walks of life being ‘all in’ to make change.

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Celebrating IDAHOBIT 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

IDAHOBIT is the International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination, celebrated on May 17th every year.

MindMap ACT is proud to support and celebrate LGBTQIA+ young people and communities, on IDAHOBIT and every other day too!

Whether it is hosting a morning tea, wearing a rainbow pin, showing support to someone in your life or standing up against discrimination, committing to inclusion makes a big difference.

🏥🩹 International Nurses Day 🩹🏥

Today is a day for gratitude and celebration of Nurses, and their incredible contributions to our communities. Did you know that nurses make up the largest sector in the health workforce with over 450,000 nurses in Australia?

Nursing is a diverse, broad and essential profession. We want to give a shout out to all nurses and their contribution to the health and mental health of those they support.

Are you wanting support for your own mental health, but aren’t sure where to start? 

Our Youth Navigators are here to lend a listening ear and guide you to the mental health support you need. We are available everyday from 11am to 10pm via phone, webchat and email.

Click the link in our bio for some more information!

Hello from the team at MindMap ACT!

Here to remind you that we’re here for you, even on Public Holidays. Our Youth Navigators will be available from 12pm to 8pm on the 25th and 27th of April.

You can reach us by live webchat, email or phone. 💻📧☎️📲

For more information, check out our website (linked in our bio). ⛓️‍💥

Getting sufficient sleep is essential for both our physical and mental well-being.

It enhances mood, cognitive function, and immune response, facilitating growth and repair.

While achieving a restful night's sleep can be challenging, it is certainly possible.

You can try to:
💤 keep a consistent bed and wake time, focus on sticking to the routine
💤use your energy throughout the day
💤avoid consuming too much caffeine
💤reduce exposure to bright lights at night (like blue lights emitted from phones).

Head over to our website mindmap.act.gov.au for more tips on restful sleep strategies.

If you are looking for advice about mental health services in Canberra, you can also speak with one of our Youth Navigators seven days a week, between 11am to 10pm on 1800 862 111 or via webchat on our website.

🎒Tips for a Smooth Transition Back to School🎒

Returning to school after a lengthy break can be challenging, but there are effective strategies to ease the transition.

📝Establish a Routine! Consistency is key! Set a regular bedtime and wake-up time leading up to the start of school. This will help you readjust and feel more organised.

📝Take a Deep Breath! Practicing mindfulness techniques can be beneficial when you start to feel overwhelmed. Check out helpful resources on mindfulness at the MindMap website.

📝Plan Ahead! Whether you're planning a few days, a week, a month, or even the entire year in advance, being proactive will help you stay focused and organised with school tasks.

For more tips on returning to school, visit: https://www.mindmap.act.gov.au

MindMap is a mental health portal aimed at children and young people under 25, designed to assist in navigating Canberra’s mental health system and finding the right support services.

Merry Christmas from everyone at MindMap ACT! 🎄

Please also remember that our MindMap ACT Youth Navigators are available from 12pm - 8pm today via webchat, email or phone.

We know the festive season is a hard time for many. 💙

For more information, visit the MindMap website mindmap.act.gov.au