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Minds Do Matter Mental Health and Wellbeing Exhibition – Hobart

September 25 @ 4:00 pm - October 24 @ 5:00 pm
Moonah Arts Centre, 23-27 Albert Rd
Moonah,
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Free

Minds Do Matter is an annual statewide exhibition celebrating mental health, wellbeing and the power of creativity to bring people together. In 2026, three exhibitions will be presented across Tasmania: * Moonah Arts Centre, Hobart - 25th September - 24th October * RANT Arts, Devonport - 10th October - 13th November * QVMAG Inveresk, Launceston … Continued

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A Week of Wellbeing Activities

September 26 @ 9:30 am - October 9 @ 7:30 pm
Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood House, 150a Bligh Street
Warrane, Tas 7018
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Free

During Mental Health Week, Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre will be providing FREE access to a range of their programs and activities to remove barriers associated with participating in programs that support our Mental Health and Wellbeing! To register for any of the upcoming sessions, get in touch by calling the centre on 6244 6346 or … Continued

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Wellness Community Activities in Bicheno & Coles Bay

October 3 @ 6:00 am - October 11 @ 11:30 am
East Coast Tasmania Tasmania + Google Map
Free

Join us across Bicheno and Coles Bay for a welcoming program of free activities for Mental Health Week and the theme “Appreciate the Little Things.” Enjoy yoga, qigong, sound sessions, breathwork, cold-water activities, paddleboarding, creative workshops, community circles, and our Communi-Tea gathering. These inclusive events offer opportunities to slow down, connect with others, spend time … Continued

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Make a Difference – Make a Scarecrow!

October 3 @ 8:00 am - October 11 @ 5:00 pm
East Coast Tasmania Tasmania
Free

Let's put scarecrows everywhere on the East Coast! Scarecrows keep an eye out and guard against bad things happening. They are usually made from odd bits and bobs brought together to form something whole. Just like people, who are shaped by many life experiences, both good and bad. Mental health is about embracing all those … Continued

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Colour The Town Orange

October 3 @ 10:00 am - October 17 @ 3:00 pm
Cygnet, Mary Street
Cygnet, Tasmania 7112 Australia
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Free

Each year Cygnet turns orange to raise awareness of suicide and to get people talking. From the 3rd of October - 17th October the township of Cygnet will be decorated with large orange flowers, orange flags, bows and ribbons. A delight to see! Come on down and enjoy a coffee in our town and see … Continued

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Mental Health Education Sessions

October 5 @ 9:30 am - October 9 @ 4:30 pm
Peacock Centre, 10 Elphinstone Road
North Hobart, Tas 7000
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Free

Recovery College Tasmania brings meaningful free mental health education to connect with Tasmanian communities across a range of in-person and online events. It's an opportunity to celebrate glimmers of hope with each other. Join us and listen to lived experiences for mental health recovery. Let's learn, share and grow together! MHW-RCT-timetable-2026

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Mental Health Week at Phoenix Community House

October 6 @ 11:00 am - October 8 @ 5:00 pm
Phoenix Community Centre, 25 Meech Street
Currie,
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Free

Join Phoenix Community House in celebrating Mental Health Week! On Tuesday the 6th at 11am we will meet for Storytelling at the Currie Library. Also during the week we will be painting orange poles with quotes and pictures to put in our garden! Hosted by Phoenix Community House.

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1:00 pm

Line Dancing session

October 8 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood House, 150a Bligh Street
Warrane, Tas 7018
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Free

Come along for a fun FREE line dancing session! No experience needed, everyone is welcome. To register, get in touch by calling the centre on 6244 6346 or email info@wmnc.org.au Hosted by Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre.

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3:00 pm

Free Training – Protective Interrupting (North)

October 8 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Launceston Library, 71 Civic Square
Launceston,
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Free

Protective Interruption is a practical one-hour workshop designed for educators, teachers, administration staff, and others who may receive sensitive disclosures as part of their work, particularly in environments that are not appropriate for these conversations. Hosted by Lifeline Tasmania. Spaces are limited - book now.

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7:00 pm

The Tassie Mental Health Comedy Roadshow – Cygnet

October 8 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cygnet Town Hall, 14 Mary St
Cygnet,
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Free

Three huge shows over three nights, with our state's best comedians speaking their minds about mental health. This year we're visiting: CYGNET, Cygnet Town Hall - Thursday Oct 8 MOONAH, Moonah Arts Centre - Friday Oct 9 ST HELENS, Portland Memorial Hall - Saturday Oct 10 Time: Show starts 7:00pm (doors open @ 6:30pm). There … Continued

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