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October 2020
Keeping Calm and Connected – for the whole family!
Join Mindfulness Programs Australasia in the beautiful Ballroom of the Town Hall (we have disability access) on Wednesday October 7 to learn brief skills in keeping calm with Clinical Psychologist, Miranda Stephens. At 9am and then again at 10, 11 and 12, we will run a session for the whole family on how to stay calm and connected when at times we might feel stressed, low or lonely. Feel good interactive activities, a goody bag, prizes and staff from Baptcare…
Find out more »Drive-In Movie Night
As part of Mental Health Week Dorset Community House are hosting Drive-In Movie Nights at Winnaleah Football Ground. This is an opportunity to smile and feel connected in a COVID friendly environment. $10 per Car. Book via Humanatix. https://events.humanitix.com/dorset-movies Note: the Drive-In Movie Night planned for Bridport on the 8th has been postponed until next year, due to Bridport Village Green being too wet following heavy rain.
Find out more »Forest Therapy Walk
Join us for a guided forest walk and immerse in your surroundings with all of your senses. Activities include stretching, mindfulness and a tea ceremony. Shinrin Yoku/ Forest Therapy originated in Japan as a public health practice. Learn how nature connections can help us to alleviate stress, improve mental health and benefit immune function.Suitable for: Ages 15 up but under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, mobility to walk up stairs. Bring: Warm clothing, sun protection, closed toe shoes,…
Find out more »Dog Walk – Mental Health Week – Somerset (Burnie)
Wellways will be celebrating our four legged friends and the support and unconditional love they bestow on us every day. The theme for Mental Health Week this year is "we all have a role to play" whether as a pet owner, a community member, a family member - we are always stronger together. Join us for a dog walk at 11:00am, followed by a BBQ. If you don't have a dog, come and enjoy a sausage sizzle and have a…
Find out more »Give it a Shot…! Come and Try ‘Disc Golf’
Free Family Event – All ages welcome! Rosny Golf Course – Sunday 11th of October Come and try the 6 hole mini course between 1pm-2.30pm Join in the Social Game on the full 9 or 18 hole course between 2.30pm-4.30pm Free BBQ, tips on how to play, and social game. All beginners welcome! Please call Rosny Golf to reserve your free spot on (03) 6244 1297.
Find out more »Wags ‘n’ Snags at Middleton
Join us for a walk along the Middleton Esplanade. Bring your dog if you have one or just bring yourself. After the walk, join us for a FREE sausage sizzle.
Find out more »September 2021
Standing Tall Expo
Making the Huon Valley a more inclusive, healthy, and trauma aware community! The University of Tasmania and some community members, with the support of the Huon Valley City Council, is organising a community event to provide an opportunity for community members to know more about the services and businesses in the Huon Valley that can help address mental health issues and trauma. Residents from the Huon Valley are invited to attend our expo on wellbeing, mental health, and community support…
Find out more »October 2021
Get Outdoors Weekend
Get Outdoors Weekend is being held on Saturday 9th October and Sunday 10th October 2021 all across Tasmania! On Get Outdoors Weekend, you will have the opportunity to explore your own backyard and participate in a range of outdoor activities, such as mountain biking, white water rafting, stand up paddle boarding, trail running, surfing, bushwalking and more. Head to https://www.getoutdoorstas.org for further information.
Find out more »The Launceston Men’s 5km Walk
From zero (probably in a pram) to one hundred (possibly in a wheelchair), men will be walking an easy 5KM track followed by a free snag on Sunday 10th October. Grab your walking shoes, boots and come and join us as we mark World Mental Health Day with the help of The Mental Health Council of Tasmania. This is a chance for all men from Launceston and the surrounds to walk and talk and to show off to Tassie what…
Find out more »Eaglehawk Neck Community Bush Dance
A Bush Dance to lift the spirits and keep us moving! Information on local activities and support is also available. Wear orange to celebrate Mental Health Week. Open to people living on the Tasman Peninsula. Book now
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