Get involved in Mental Health Month
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Take time out during your studies and relax those muscles with 3 minute massages in the study area at the Lionel Bowen Library. Free for young residents aged 12 to 24 years.
Find out more »HELPING YOU WITH YOUR HSC PREP AT ROCKDALE LIBRARY TOTALLY QUIET STUDY SPACE Monday– Thursday from 9 October – 2 November 3pm-5pm STUDY BREAKS – LOVE YOUR MIND! Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings on the 10th, 12th, 17th and 19th October from 4:30pm-6:30pm Free Pizza ✦ Laughter For Stress Busting Relaxation & Mindfulness ✦ Massage Giant Games
Find out more »If you’re a local young person studying for exams or assessments and need a break, why don’t you paws for a second and have some fun with puppies? Acknowledging Mental Health Month and working with PAWS Pet Therapy, this initiative has been developed by the Camden Youth Council for local young people who are looking for a much needed study break.
Find out more »PROOF the play is presented by the Armidale Drama and Musical Society for eight performances from 6th to 14th October at TAS Hoskins Theatre. On Thursday 12th October at 12.30pm a a special matinee will be performed for high school students in Armidale. This will be followed by a Q&A with the four cast members and the director. PROOF is a play about mathematical quests, curiosity, envy, creativity and mental illness. Full of contrasts hot and cold, passionate and detached,…
Find out more »HELPING YOU WITH YOUR HSC PREP AT ROCKDALE LIBRARY TOTALLY QUIET STUDY SPACE Monday– Thursday from 9 October – 2 November 3pm-5pm STUDY BREAKS – LOVE YOUR MIND! Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings on the 10th, 12th, 17th and 19th October from 4:30pm-6:30pm Free Pizza ✦ Laughter For Stress Busting Relaxation & Mindfulness ✦ Massage Giant Games
Find out more »School, uni, work, relationships, spirituality! Sometimes life can be like a minefield and super stressful! Life as a young Muslim can be tough but learning to take care of yourself - especially your mental health - is important. You are not alone. Come to a relaxed safe space with people your age to learn about dealing with life's pressures. Includes: Free BBQ Workshops Info Stalls
Find out more »If you’re a local young person studying for exams or assessments and need a break, why don’t you paws for a second and have some fun with puppies? Acknowledging Mental Health Month and working with PAWS Pet Therapy, this initiative has been developed by the Camden Youth Council for local young people who are looking for a much needed study break.
Find out more »Mosman Youth will be hosting a youth designed and driven community market to increase awareness of mental health organisations and to provide tips for maintaining mental and physical wellbeing. The event is on Monday 16, October from 3:30-6pm at the Mosman Village Green The market will also feature various recreation activities, all with the purpose of de-stressing and encouraging mindfulness. Activities on offer include a drum circle, slacklining, live art, yoga, meditation, live nutrition education sessions, and participants will walk…
Find out more »HELPING YOU WITH YOUR HSC PREP AT ROCKDALE LIBRARY TOTALLY QUIET STUDY SPACE Monday– Thursday from 9 October – 2 November 3pm-5pm STUDY BREAKS – LOVE YOUR MIND! Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings on the 10th, 12th, 17th and 19th October from 4:30pm-6:30pm Free Pizza ✦ Laughter For Stress Busting Relaxation & Mindfulness ✦ Massage Giant Games
Find out more »If you’re a local young person studying for exams or assessments and need a break, why don’t you paws for a second and have some fun with puppies? Acknowledging Mental Health Month and working with PAWS Pet Therapy, this initiative has been developed by the Camden Youth Council for local young people who are looking for a much needed study break.
Find out more »Are you feeling under pressure? With final exams and the HSC looming, it’s understandable if you’re feeling a little overwhelmed. In fact, it’s perfectly normal. Stress and anxiety are part of the process for most people but it’s important to make sure you’re dealing with high emotions in a healthy way and reach out for help and advice when you need it. We want you to succeed. Macquarie University has sought the expert advice of thought leaders in emotional health…
Find out more »HELPING YOU WITH YOUR HSC PREP AT ROCKDALE LIBRARY TOTALLY QUIET STUDY SPACE Monday– Thursday from 9 October – 2 November 3pm-5pm STUDY BREAKS – LOVE YOUR MIND! Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings on the 10th, 12th, 17th and 19th October from 4:30pm-6:30pm Free Pizza ✦ Laughter For Stress Busting Relaxation & Mindfulness ✦ Massage Giant Games
Find out more »This is the second year of the Young Writers Award. It is a creative writing competition for students in high schools in the Shoalhaven. Students are invited to submit a short story or poem inspired by the 2017 theme 'Share the Journey'. The date for submission of work is Friday 15 September and a presentation evening is organised for Friday 20 October. It is a project of the Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention and Awareness Network, a group of representatives from local…
Find out more »If you’re a local young person studying for exams or assessments and need a break, why don’t you paws for a second and have some fun with puppies? Acknowledging Mental Health Month and working with PAWS Pet Therapy, this initiative has been developed by the Camden Youth Council for local young people who are looking for a much needed study break.
Find out more »If you’re a local young person studying for exams or assessments and need a break, why don’t you paws for a second and have some fun with puppies? Acknowledging Mental Health Month and working with PAWS Pet Therapy, this initiative has been developed by the Camden Youth Council for local young people who are looking for a much needed study break.
Find out more »If you’re a local young person studying for exams or assessments and need a break, why don’t you paws for a second and have some fun with puppies? Acknowledging Mental Health Month and working with PAWS Pet Therapy, this initiative has been developed by the Camden Youth Council for local young people who are looking for a much needed study break.
Find out more »SafeWork NSW and the Young Workers' Mental Health Collaboration are hosting a "Let's Talk - Young Workers Mental Health" seminar. Employers will discuss their approach to promoting the mental health of their workforces and young workers will speak of their own lived experiences with mental health issues. The event will include the following speakers - Mitch McPherson (2017 Tasmanian Young Australian of the Year) Few people have the drive and dedication of Mitch McPherson. When his younger brother Ty died…
Find out more »If you're a local young person studying for exams or assessments and need a break, why don't you paws for a second and have some fun with puppies? Acknowledging Mental Health Month and working with PAWS Pet Therapy, this initiative has been developed by Camden Council's Youth Council for local young people who are looking for a much needed study break. This program will run every Monday and Wednesday during October 2018 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm at Narellan Library, cnr…
Find out more »Study Space with Pizza, Games, Prizes, Mindfulness & information at Rockdale Library
Find out more »Free mixed basketball tournament under 16 and over 16 to raise mental health awareness using the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Free mental health resources, food, prizes and giveaways. Dana Brown: 0417 684 871 danab@youthoffthestreets.com.au
Find out more »This year, for Mental Health Month, Sydney Youth Music (SYM) is hosting an intimate live show featuring local bands Yours Truly, Diplazar, Ænon and Afterthought. It is through this event that we want to speak about the importance of mental health and encourage communication relating to mental health, particularly between young people.
Find out more »Mind Made Me is a dynamic thought provoking performance which explores issues of depression, anxiety, negative body image and non suicidal self harm. Created for young people by young people, it utilises slam poetry, movement, dark comedy and stylised scenes. This special schools performance will engage audience members in a Q&A with the cast and some interactive exercises. It is important to contact the organiser Lisa Apostolides if you wish to attend.
Find out more »featuring WONDER entry fee will include movie and food. guests presenters and much more
Find out more »Australians are taking the initiative with youth mental health and suicide, creating and leading strategies that are already making an enormous difference. Join us as a panel of community heroes discuss their approaches to tackling youth mental health challenges in the 21st century. Hear from a stellar panel featuring Joel Thompson (rugby league player and the Mindset Project), Mark Spinks (Babana Aboriginal Men’s Group), Professor Ian Hickie (Brain and Mind Centre at the University of Sydney) and Brooke Boney (journalist).…
Find out more »A FREE family-friendly halloween themed even which includes; trick or treat supported by over 40 local businesses, all-ages costume competitions with $300 in prizes, live music, bbq, face painting, photo booth and lots of fun activities.
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