In this workshop, students will be taken on a journey through invasion/colonisation and the impacts over 6 generations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, emotionally, physically, spiritually and mentally. Students will develop understanding of how invasion/colonisation has impacted the cross-cultural connection and how non-indigenous workers can build their capacity to engage community effectively. Note: […]
MENtal Health Matters is an online interactive event. Let's have the conversation about Men's mental health and how we're really coping. We're bringing the community together towards normalising mental health conversations, raise greater awareness about men's mental health, whilst most importantly keep the communication open and continuing. The digital event will also help raise […]
An intimate, creative workshop where you can explore your grief through writing, gain new insights, and reflect on loss with others. About this event With the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, as well as the many other losses we may encounter in life, grief and loss will touch us ALL at some point. However, […]
Join us online for an engaging and impactful workshop to have a casual and honest convo about exploring the impact of gender stereotypes and where the current man code has taken us. Following harmful and outdated stereotypes are causing some of our mates, teammates, workmates or loved ones to be stranded without the tools to […]
Are you or a loved one experiencing COVID-related anxiety or depression? Sydney is coming out of lockdown – it is an exciting time, but it can also be distressing. You might be experiencing social anxiety or persistent fear after so long confined to the home. Perhaps you have felt increasingly depressed during the pandemic due […]
live music and childrens activities in our main street local traders providing specialty food dishes bringing families together
In celebration of Mental Health Month, Sydney Local Health District is running a Photography Competition. The competition is open to all mental health carers, consumers, inpatients and anybody with a lived experience of mental illness residing in the state of NSW and Sydney Local Health District staff. Theme: ‘Building Resilience’ Our lives after the COVID-19 […]
We are excited to bring you this opportunity to commit to meditating during Mental Health Month to experience how a daily practice like meditation can strengthen your mental fitness. The event is open to individuals, companies, clubs, schools and all interested teams. Commit to the practice for just 10-20 minutes a day from the 1st […]
Join people from all over Australia to Sit for 10-20 mins a day from the 1st to the 28th of October, in preparation for the BIG Sit on Saturday 29th October at 7am. See what a difference daily meditation can make to your mental fitness. We are excited to bring you this opportunity to commit to meditating during […]
Eating disorders can affect people of all ages, backgrounds, and body shapes and sizes. This program builds understanding of eating disorders, how they impact psychological and physical health and how best to support recovery. By the end of this workshop participants will have learned about: the different eating disorders, and how each of these eating […]
Come and join us as we celebrate the creation of our Sunflower quilt and send it on its mission to stimulate conversation around mental health issues. This major textile work is a group initiative and challenge which took over 12 months to complete. Blue Phoenix’s aim is to stimulate the discussion in the general population […]
Scavenger Hunt at Orange Botanic Gardens. Find the items, snap a selfie and solve the riddle to enter the prize draw. Enjoy a Lions Club BBQ, headspace lemonade stand and information stalls.
The pandemic and lockdowns have left some exhausted, cautious and disconnected, but it has also left a space for us to start anew to forge a different path in our lives. Join Jacqui Van de Velde as she explores the impacts of isolation on our mental well-being. She will help you see what is already […]
Flourish Australia will be partnering with Penrith City Library for Mental Health Month. Flourish Australia is a leading provider of comprehensive mental health support services. Come in and find out more about the services they provide, get some tips on good mental health, and advice on how to support yourself and others with mental health […]
The Neami Community Cup will be a combination of a round-robin soccer competition which will include teams from different organisations combining both support workers, consumers and members of the public, community stalls hosted by various local mental health-based organisations as well as agencies which can provide a positive impact on one’s mental health, a barbeque […]
What is anxiety? This program builds understanding of anxiety and how it impacts on individuals, their carers and families. The program also explores recovery, self-management strategies and other techniques that provide practical assistance to those living with anxiety. By the end of this workshop, students will have achieved the following learning objectives: Describe the 6 […]
As part of our Festival of Resilience in October, for Mental Health Month, we will be showing the film, EMBRACE: KIDS to help school aged children and their parents reframe issues around body image, bullying, and gender identity. This uplifting film by Taryn Brumfitt, which recently screened at the Melbourne International Film Festival, brings a […]
All of us have things we’d like to change about ourselves; and nearly all of us have someone we know who we think needs to change. Talking about this is hard. We don’t want to be nagged and we don’t want to be a nag – but we know that we need to have the […]
Have you ever felt like stress was getting in the way of you living your best life? The good news is certain types of stress are actually good for you! Join Nick Kenny from KYDS Youth Development Service on Tuesday 18th or Thursday 20th October from 6:30pm to 7.30pm for this interactive webinar on how to make friends with stress! Discover simple and […]
This workshop provides students with the cultural understanding required to deliver mental health services within a social and emotional wellbeing framework. This course is open to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. This workshop has been revised and updated to support the need for physical distancing during the pandemic. This workshop was previously delivered as Working Together. […]
If you have a mental health concern, or are worried about how you, a family member or friend is feeling and you want to talk to someone, then LikeMind can help. Come and chat to the team at their Pop Up Information Stall on Wednesday 19 October from 3pm-8pm and find out more about this […]
Chalk art, interactive activities, LGBTQI+ resources, information about local services and so much more!
Join us for a community information session bringing together personal and professional perspectives to start the conversation on: What is mental wellbeing, and why is it important? Recognising in yourself or others when something isn't right Reaching out – where do you start? Finding the right supports Strengthening our community connections for better wellbeing Practical resources to […]
Join us for this forum designed for older people and their support network. Hear from exemplars of who will explore the theme of resilient ageing.
What is depression? This program builds understanding of depression and how it impacts on individuals, their carers and families. The program also explores recovery, coping strategies and self-management techniques. By the end of this workshop, students will have achieved the following learning objectives: Explain how serious and common depression is Identify the signs and symptoms […]
