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October 2021
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 »Mental Health & Wellbeing Expo
Want to know something about mental health? Come along to our Mental Health & Wellbeing Expo where you can find information or have a chat with relevant service providers. While you're here, why don't you join us for our Community 'Get Together' BBQ at 3pm.
Find out more »Eureka Clubhouse Open Day
Eureka Clubhouse supports people experiencing mental ill-health to live well in the community. The Eureka Clubhouse is part of a national group of consumer-led services that use the International Clubhouse Model to provide viable support mechanisms for people to connect within the community as an alternative to traditional clinical mental health services. The support includes increasing social inclusion by providing access to education and training opportunities, and developing life skills. Eureka Clubhouse aspires to support members to increase their quality…
Find out more »Anglicare Connecting with Community Event & ABC Walk for Wellness (South)
The ABC (Awareness, Belonging and Connection) Walk begins at 12:30pm with a light lunch provided from 1pm Come along for the walk, lunch, music, resources and possibly a touch of yoga & creativity - while connecting with others and local services. Don’t forget to dress in orange for the day! For more information on the event including the walking route and the day’s activities call 1800 243 232 or visit anglicare-tas.org.au/mhw2021 Moonah Community Centre Gormanston Road - Moonah 12/10/2021 12:30…
Find out more »Talking Totem Posts
We propose to construct six (6) totem posts through a community art project thus engaging the greater King Island Community to 'open up' and talk about mental health and what their interpretation of Awareness, Connection and Belonging is. The poles will be base painted with a coat of orange paint and our Mental Health Week event will be held on the 13th October with fun, food and music and allowing the community to write, or paint their feelings associated around…
Find out more »Anglicare Connecting with Community Event & ABC Walk for Wellness (North-West)
The ABC (Awareness, Belonging and Connection) Walk begins at 11am with a light lunch provided from 12pm Come along for the walk, lunch, music, resources and giveaways while connecting with others and local services. Don’t forget to dress in orange for the day! For more information on the event including the walking route and the day’s activities call 1800 243 232 or visit anglicare-tas.org.au/mhw2021 Burnie Community House 24 Wiseman St, Shorewell Park TAS 7320 13/10/2021 11am – 2pm
Find out more »Anglicare Connecting with Community Event & ABC Walk for Wellness (North)
The ABC (Awareness, Belonging and Connection) Walk begins at 11am with a light lunch provided from 12pm Come along for the walk, lunch, music, resources and giveaways while connecting with others and local services. Don’t forget to dress in orange for the day! For more information on the event including the walking route and the day’s activities call 1800 243 232 or visit anglicare-tas.org.au/mhw2021 Northern Suburbs Community Centre 49 George Town Rd, Newnham TAS 7248 13/10/2021 11am – 2pm
Find out more »2021 Building Connections Trivia Night
DORSET SUICIDE PREVENTION NETWORK - 2021 BUILDING CONNECTIONS TRIVIA NIGHT, Friday 15th October. After 3 successful Trivia nights for Mental Health Week the DSPN looks forward to collaborating with Scottsdale Rotary and Scottsdale Magpies Football Club to host this annual event for our community. With a format of 8 general rounds, 2 mental health rounds and the addition of a physical team puzzle challenge to encourage more interaction and new connections. Local Mental Health and Wellbeing Service Providers are invited…
Find out more »September 2022
In Your Head – Poetry Competition
Do you love the written word and have a unique way of describing the world around you? Or is poetry something you’ve always wanted to try? In the lead up to Mental Health Week, we are inviting all Tasmanians who experience, or have experienced, mental health issues to enter the In Your Head Poetry competition and share your work. Submit online to: nhandlinger@wellways.org or in person to: Wellways, 136 Davey Street, Hobart 7000
Find out more »October 2022
Minds Do Matter – Launceston
Minds Do Matter is an annual, statewide community art exhibition celebrating Mental Health Week in Tasmania. Minds Do Matter explores the relationship between art and well-being by celebrating art’s power to be life-enhancing and life-affirming. In 2022 Minds Do Matter has over 235 entries addressing the theme of COURAGE! Plan a road trip and if you can get along to all three exhibitions! https://www.rantarts.com/mdm-launceston-2022
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