The Mind Lab
Life can be unpredictable—exciting one minute, overwhelming the next. The Mind Lab is your space to pause, reflect, and build the mental strength to ride it all out. Whether you're dealing with stress, managing big emotions, or just looking for ways to stay grounded, this space is full of practical tools, helpful resources, and real talk about mental health and resilience.
Because looking after your mind is just as important as looking after your mates.
At SLSQ, we believe that looking after your mental health is just as important as your time on the beach. That’s why we’ve teamed up with mental health organisation LIVIN to launch a powerful new Wellbeing Series—created for youth, with youth.
This series tackles real topics that matter to you: stress, self-worth, relationships, burnout, and more. Featuring trusted advice from mental health professionals alongside honest stories from fellow youth members, these resources are designed to help you build resilience, stay connected, and take care of your wellbeing—both inside and outside of lifesaving.
Together with LIVIN, we’re working to build stronger, healthier communities by empowering young people with tools to manage life’s challenges and support each other through it.
Extra Support, When You Need It
Sometimes, you might need more than just tips and tools—and that’s okay. Whether you’re supporting a friend or navigating something tough yourself, it’s important to know where to turn.
We’ve pulled together a list of trusted support services, websites, and helplines that offer confidential, professional help on everything from mental health to crisis support and youth counselling. These services are here for you—24/7, no judgement, no pressure.
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Kids Helpline
Free, confidential support for young people aged 5–25. Available 24/7 via phone or online chat.
Website: www.kidshelpline.com.au
Phone: 1800 55 1800 -
headspace
Youth mental health service offering support with mental health, physical health, work, and study. Available online or through local centres across Queensland.
Website: www.headspace.org.au -
Lifeline
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention service available via phone or text.
Website: www.lifeline.org.au
Phone: 13 11 14 -
ReachOut
Digital mental health platform for young people, offering self-help tools, peer support, and expert advice.
Website: www.au.reachout.com -
QLife
Support for LGBTQIA+ young people with peer support via phone and web chat. Available 3pm–midnight daily.
Website: www.qlife.org.au
Phone: 1800 184 527