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October 2022
What is Recovery College?
Join us this mental health week to learn about the Tasmanian Mental Health Reform Program’s new and exciting initiative: Recovery College! Recovery Colleges bring together strengths and expertise from lived experience and subject/professional expertise in an inclusive learning environment. Colleges promote recovery at multiple levels: for each individual in their personal recovery journey, together as a learning community and driving organisations towards systems change. Everyone is welcome in a Recovery College!
Find out more »Speak up and Stay ChatTY on King Island
Kylea Aldred, from SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY will be coming to King Island to conduct the Stay ChatTY Sports Presentation and the Stay ChatTY Workplace and Community Presentation. This is one event that you do not want to miss. See you at the Town Hall on the 11th October and remember to stay chatty.
Find out more »Self-Care and Mental Wellbeing Workshop
This two-hour self-care and mental wellbeing workshop will provide the skills and resources to develop an individualised self-care and mental wellbeing plan that encompasses activities to enhance physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual health on a daily basis. The workshop will explore the concept of self-care and mental wellbeing, how to identify personal signs of stress and simple strategies that can be used to manage individual stress levels on an everyday basis. Please join us for a light lunch afterwards…
Find out more »What is Recovery College?
Join us this mental health week to learn about the Tasmanian Mental Health Reform Program’s new and exciting initiative: Recovery College! Recovery Colleges bring together strengths and expertise from lived experience and subject/professional expertise in an inclusive learning environment. Colleges promote recovery at multiple levels: for each individual in their personal recovery journey, together as a learning community and driving organisations towards systems change. Everyone is welcome in a Recovery College!
Find out more »Mental Health First Aid
$335.00
OCTOBER IS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH- Do you know what to say when they are not okay? Learn how too, by doing a Mental Health First Aid Course today! - Certification issued by Mental Health First Aid Australia/MedicReach. Participants will learn how to recognise/ intervene/ refer & support someone they may be concerned about, including crisis situations. Courses are based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and mental health professionals, delivered…
Find out more »September 2023
Poetry for the Soul – Workshop
Poetry for the Soul is a free 1.5 hour workshop which will give you the opportunity to try out some new writing activities. Through your creativity, you can express how you look at the world and delve into your experiences of mental health issues, recovery, self-care and much more. The workshop will be facilitated by an experienced MAD Poetry poet. This will be an online event with an option to attend in person at the Wellways office in Hobart with support…
Find out more »October 2023
Mental Health First Aid
$320
1 in 5 Australians are impacted by mental health issues every year. This Mental Health First Aid Course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and mental health professionals. The course will teach participants about the signs & symptoms of mental health literacy & teach the practical skills needed to support someone experiencing a mental health problem. On successful completion of course, participants will be recognised and receive certification…
Find out more »LGBTIQA+ Disability Forum – North West
Hosted by Kentish Regional Clinic, the forum will address the unique mental health challenges faced by individuals who identify as members of the LGBTIQA+ community and/or people with disabilities. This forum provides a safe and supportive space for individuals to share their experiences, gain valuable insights, and promote mental wellbeing within a community that often faces multiple layers of discrimination and marginalisation.
Find out more »Youth ART Workshop
Come along for a fun and creative canvas paint session. Halloween Themed! Heidi, our local artist, will guide you step by step as you create your masterpiece. Everything is provided from canvas, easels, paints, aprons, brushes and a yummy dinner!
Find out more »Spaces and Places Community Consultation
Help us to plan and create spaces that are welcoming, calming and safe within the building and the grounds of West Winds Community Centre. Have your say, tell us what you would like and stay for some afternoon tea.
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