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Mental Health Week Event Program
Mental Health Week will run 3-11 October 2026. More events will be added regularly in the lead up!
Paint the Little Things: Art at Woolmers Estate
Slow down and enjoy a relaxed outdoor art experience at Woolmers Estate, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed working farm.
Surrounded by stunning landscapes, heritage buildings and farm life, you’ll be guided through sketching and painting using watercolour En Plein Air, pastel and acrylic techniques.
All materials are provided and no experience is needed.
The demonstrations are held outdoors at the Servants Kitchen with activities moving indoors if required.
Designed to be accessible and suitable for seniors, this welcoming workshop offers a gentle way to connect and unwind.
Light refreshments included.
Reserve a spot: 0439 684 648
Proudly supported by Mental Health Council of Tasmania, The Tasmanian State Government and the Northern Midlands Council.
Share the Sunshine Community Picnic
Share the Sunshine is a free community picnic celebrating kindness, connection and a sense of belonging.
Enjoy a free picnic box, take part in fun activities, meet local organisations, spark meaningful conversations and simply enjoy a relaxing afternoon by the water.
Whether you’re coming with friends, family or on your own, there’s a place for you.
Multiple Recovery College Events
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!
Learn More about theMultiple Recovery College Events eventWheelchair Yoga for Mental Health Week – Move. Breathe. Connect
Wheelchair Yoga for Mental Health Week
Move. Breathe. Connect.
Join ParaQuad Tasmania for a free, fully accessible adaptive yoga session this Mental Health Week.
This gentle, 45 minute session is designed for people with physical disability and spinal cord injury, and welcomes carers and allied health professionals too. Led by Ange Miezitis, a qualified adaptive yoga instructor from Onsen Wellbeing, the session is suitable for all abilities and prior yoga experience is not required.
Following the session, stay on for coffee and conversation at Rivulet Cafe, C3 Convention Centre. It’s a relaxed chance to connect with others in the community, share a coffee, and hear more about ParaQuad Tasmania’s free Propel Peer Coaching program.
This year’s Mental Health Week theme is “Appreciate the little things.” For many of us, a slow breath, a good stretch, or simply feeling welcome in a room are the little things that make a real difference. This event was created with that spirit in mind.
When: Tuesday 6 October 2026, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Where: C3 Convention Centre, Hobart (dedicated accessible meeting room)
Cost: Free
Who: Open to people with physical disability, spinal cord injury, carers, and allied health professionals
Places are limited, so please register early to secure your spot.
This event is proudly supported by the Mental Health Council of Tasmania and the Tasmanian Government as part of Mental Health Week 2026.
