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October 2025
The Dog’s Breakfast
The dog's breakfast is for dogs, dog-lovers and owners to enjoy brekky together. A free bandana and bikkies for every dog and a BBQ brekky for the humans too. Have fun with new friends!
Find out more »Moments That Matter – A Community Wellbeing Festival
Discover the joy of connection at Moments That Matter: A Community Wellbeing Festival! Join us at Longford Memorial Hall on Saturday, October 11, for a vibrant day of creativity, games, and community spirit. Explore hands-on art and craft, try your hand at mah jong, learn the art of fly tying, and dig into gardening activities—all designed to nurture your wellbeing and spark new friendships. Treat yourself to delicious scones with jam and cream, lovingly served by the Country Women’s Association.…
Find out more »Appreciate the Little Things: Community Connections Day
Come and celebrate Mental Health Week at a FREE community event! Enjoy a fun-filled day of: Art with Aunty Amanda Community and volunteer stalls A free BBQ thanks to the Huon Lions Club Free access to the Fun Factory and arcade games Free Workshops: 10am - Laughter yoga and Qigong 11am - Strength workshop with Run Move Connect 12pm - Mindfulness 1pm - Play Like Your Mental Health Depends on It This is your chance to connect, discover local groups…
Find out more »*CANCELLED* Mental Health Week – Community Walk
PLEASE NOTE: This event has been cancelled due to poor weather. Step out with us to support mental health! Wear a splash of orange and enjoy a free BBQ, live music, and activities for all ages. Download the flyer.
Find out more »Introduction to Journaling with Maura Bedloe
Join us at Okines on Sat Oct 11th at 11am for a workshop led by Maura Bedloe introducing us to the joy and power of journaling for Mental Health Week. This is a FREE event, open to all, though bookings are required as limited spots are available. Registration include a free notebook and a pen, though you are welcome to bring your own to use as well. Tea & coffee will be available.
Find out more »Men of Murdunna BBQ
Men from Murdunna: Let's get together! A free BBQ to meet, eat and enjoy good company.
Find out more »Skate, Create, Connect
What? Skate workshops & comp with Jimmy’s Skate School. Art workshops with with Mel Fidler and Tash Lowe. BBQ by Bicheno Lions Club. Where? Bicheno Skate Park When? 12-4pm A variety of events are being hosted across Bicheno during Mental Health Week 2025! Check out the flyer to see what else is on! View the flyer here.
Find out more »The Tassie Mental Health Comedy Roadshow – Smithton
Three huge shows over three nights, with our state's best comedians speaking their minds about mental health. This year we're visiting: HOBART, Hobart Brewing Co. - Thursday Oct 9 SWANSEA, Swansea Town Hall - Friday Oct 10 SMITHTON, Tall Timbers - Saturday Oct 11 Time: show starts 7:30pm (doors open @ 7:00pm) Our last 7 years of the roadshow have been so much fun, with sold out shows and incredible performances. Entry is free, but we do ask that you…
Find out more »MHW & Seniors Week – Mindful Walk & Chat with Jonathan Bedloe
Join Jonathan Bedloe for a Mindful Walk & a Chat here at Okines Community House in honour of MHW and Seniors Weeks. Come along for a short-guided walk followed by a coffee & a chat where we will explore some questions with Jonathan to help us better understand mental health in general. No bookings necessary All welcome to attend
Find out more »Mindful Walk & Nature Journalling
Celebrate Mental Health Week with us and take some time out at one of our favourite places in Hobart - the saltmarsh at Lauderdale (Racecourse Flats). This event is for any of you who would like to take a break and spend time outside in nature. We have two great activities planned - a mindful walk and a nature journalling session. We'll start with a mindful walk led by Sandy King, which will take us up the Tangara Trail on…
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