Headspace Cup

Our work and impact

The Headspace Cup is an annual charity football event organised by the Charles Sturt University Football Club in partnership with Bathurst District Football. The event raises funds and awareness for headspace Bathurst, a youth mental health service supporting people aged 12–25.

Who it supports

The initiative supports:

• Young people accessing headspace Bathurst mental health services
• Local sporting clubs and athletes
• Charles Sturt students and the Bathurst community.

Key focus areas include:

• Youth mental health awareness
  Promoting open conversations about mental wellbeing and reducing stigma around mental health.
• Community fundraising initiatives
  Raising funds for headspace Bathurst through football matches, trivia nights, raffles and community campaigns.
• University and community engagement
  Bringing together students, local sporting clubs and community members to support a shared cause.
• Sport as a platform for social impact
  Using sport to connect communities and raise awareness of important social issues.

The initiative aims to:

• Support youth mental health services in the Bathurst region
• Increase awareness of headspace programs and services
• Encourage early help-seeking among young people
• Strengthen connections between the university and local community.

Partners

• Headspace Bathurst
• Bathurst District Football
• Charles Sturt University Football Club

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