Deadly Minds, Strong Spirits: Mental Health Week 2025

NRL Cowboys House will host a week-long Mental Health Week event for 105 Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander high school students from remote and regional Queensland communities who live in our boarding program. The event focuses on strengthening resilience and wellbeing through daily themed activities that encourage connection to self, culture, others, community, and nature. Activities include paper making, a cultural activity night, Tea ‘n’ Talk sessions, outdoor yoga, board games, and an off-site high ropes challenge at YWAM Townsville. Each activity is designed to be strengths-based, culturally safe, and engaging, offering students a non-clinical but meaningful way to build emotional strength, confidence, and connection. The week-long event aims to create a safe and supportive environment where students feel empowered, proud, and mentally strong.