Academic Care & Wellbeing
43% of young people in Australia report feeling lonely
(Ending Loneliness Together, 2025).
School holidays can be a particularly challenging time for some young people, with reduced routines, fewer social opportunities and limited access to support services. Providing opportunities for connection, creativity, movement and community participation can play an important role in supporting young people's mental health and wellbeing.
To help address this, headspace Wagga Wagga has developed a range of free school holiday activities that encourage social connection, build confidence, develop practical skills and create opportunities for young people to engage with their peers in a safe and welcoming environment. We are also excited to be hosting the Mellow Minds Festival, a free community event focused on helping people slow down, connect and prioritise their wellbeing.
School Holiday Program
This holidays, headspace Wagga has an exciting lineup of free groups and activities designed to engage everyone. From sports and cooking to puzzles, challenges, mindfulness, music and board games, there's something for everyone.
For more holiday program click HERE.
Week One
Move Your Mood
Tuesday 29 September | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages 12-25
Goals, Growth & Gratitude
Thursday 1 October | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages 12-25
Board Games Afternoon
Friday 2 October | 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages 12-25
Week Two
Escape the Stress
Monday 5 October
10:00am - 11:30am or 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages 12-25
Mindful Meals
Wednesday 7 October | 11:00am - 1:00pm
Ages 12-25
Mellow Minds Festival
Life can get pretty loud. That's why we're inviting the whole community to Mellow Minds Festival, an afternoon of music, art, food and creative activities designed to help us slow down, connect and make space for our wellbeing.
Thursday 9 October 2025
2:00pm - 7:00pm
Victory Memorial Gardens, Wagga Wagga
Free Community Event
Everyone is welcome.
Our School Holiday Program is proudly funded by the NSW Government through the Connect IRL Grants Program.
Mellow Minds Festival is funded by Wagga Wagga City Council's Annual Grants Program.