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October 2023
Dorset Family Fun Day
A fun day with free events and food for the whole family. Barbecue and fruit salad. Lynden's Laser Tag. Line dancing and local music. Biscuit decorating and nail painting. Local service providers will be providing information.
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.
Find out more »Mental Health First Aid
$320
1 in 5 Australians will experience a mental health problem in any given year. That means that every person is likely to know someone who is experiencing a mental health problem, whether that is a family member, a friend or colleague. This course will equip people with the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence to listen, connect and support someone experiencing a mental health problem. 18+ years. On successful completion, Participants will receive certification in Mental Health First Aid for 3…
Find out more »August 2024
Appreciate the Little Things – 7 Magic Minutes
Free
Taking just a Minute every week from Saturday 10th August, Kentish community members will be encouraged via social media to participate in the '7 Magic Minutes' mental health and wellbeing project. By viewing the weekly prompt, participants can Take a Minute to take a photo or draw a picture. At the end of 7 weeks/7 prompts, participants can collage their 'Appreciate the Little Things - 7 Magic Minutes' to display at the Kentish House between 12pm-6pm on Thursday 10th October…
Find out more »September 2024
Poetry for the soul: A free poetry writing workshop
Join Mohammad Awad (AKA 3AWADI) and the peer workers at Wellways Hobart to explore how creative writing exercises and poetry can help us to repurpose and reclaim the language used to describe our experience of "mental illness" by mental health systems. Open to all Tasmanians who identify as having lived experience of mental health challenges. No writing experience required. Mohammad Awad is an award-winning Writer/Director/Poet/Playwright/Musician.
Find out more »Mental Health First Aid Art Exhibition
The Rotary Club of Bellerive are promoting the recent 'young people and mental health first aid training with a brush of art' workshop that was held at Clarence recently. Come down to the Exhibition Space near the front entrance of Kmart, in Eastlands (where Santa sits in December) to view the young people's mental health artwork, write on an appreciation leaf for the Mental Health Week Tree, and collect some cool freebies. Exhibition Space, near Kmart, Eastlands Shopping Centre Bayfield…
Find out more »Minds Do Matter
Free
Minds Do Matter is an annual, statewide art exhibition celebrating Mental Health Week which initiates positive community conversations about mental health and well-being. In 2024 Minds Do Matter will be on display and open to the public at three venues: Launceston - QVMAG Inveresk, 28th September - 1st December 2024 2 Invermay Rd, Launceston Opening hours - Daily, 10am - 4pm Devonport - RANT Arts, 4th October - 15th November 2024 45 Stewart St, Devonport Opening hours - Wednesday, Thursday,…
Find out more »October 2024
Being a Girl Expo
Join us for "Being a Girl Expo." Why not join in parkRun for a 5km run/walk and then check out the expo on all things Being a Girl! This inspiring morning activity, held during Mental Health Week, invites participants of all ages and fitness levels to come together for a shared cause. Whether you're a seasoned runner or prefer a leisurely walk, this event is designed to encourage physical activity, community connection, and mental health awareness.
Find out more »The Art of Wellbeing – Hobart
As part of Mental Health Week 2024, Richmond Futures is excited to announce The Art of Wellbeing art exhibitions happening in Launceston and Hobart. This is an opportunity for current Richmond Futures program participants to exhibit their work. The Art of Wellbeing exhibitions aim to connect participants with their community, celebrate their talent, highlight the mental health benefits of creating art and promote awareness around mental health and wellbeing in general. The Art of Wellbeing – creating, ways to better…
Find out more »Food for Mood
Start Mental Health Week with a social lunch! Join dietitian Danae Giardina to prepare and enjoy a nutritious meal. Bookings essential – call 6253 9000 to book in.
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