Headspace Cup

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.

The initiative supports:

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

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.

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

Community members can support the initiative by:

• Participating in the football matches and events
• Attending fundraising activities such as trivia nights and raffles
• Supporting online fundraising campaigns