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Outdoor Movie Night
A traditional outdoor movie night where young people can sit under the stars, eat popcorn and watch a movie. Before the movie, instead of just hanging out, young people will take part in activities to raise awareness of mental health. Movie goers will be asked to participate in mental health exercises and will receive goodie bags with mental health resources on topics like supporting a mate with mental health, self-harm, having a parent with mental health, plus others
Find out more »Understanding Other People’s Backgrounds
A group of girls from grade seven at Albury High School will make craft pieces and bake small treats to share amongst the group whilst learning about each others life experiences, culture, religion and individuality.
Find out more »Headspace Scavenger Hunt: Self Care
Each week will relate to different ways in which one can value their mind. Clues will be given on the Friday location of Black Betty and headspace staff on Monday to Thursday on the headspace Dubbo Facebook page. Young people of Dubbo will be encouraged to come along to Black Betty to win some prizes relating to the different themes, and will be given a mental health information pack as well. Enclosed in this pack will be a green puzzle…
Find out more »Youth ‘Value Your Mind’ Festival
The Youth Value Your Mind Festival will feature music, food, theatre, dance, yoga and mindfulness colouring in. There will be a “chill out” space at the Newcastle Region Library for people to meet with service providers that aim to enhance the social and emotional well-being for children and young people, families and the broader community.
Find out more »Deadly Minds
Youthblock and Redfern Community Centre present... Deadly Minds Saturday 10th October come down to help raise awareness of youth mental health between 12pm and 3pm. There will be a free cook up of healthy food and different sporting activities on the day. Deadly Minds promotes healthy minds through maintaining an active lifestyle and healthy diet. There will be information about mental health resources in the community as well as how to maintain a healthy diet on a small budget. This…
Find out more »Orange Youth Mental Health Expo
On 14th October we are having a Community BBQ at the Orange TAFE Campus, there will be a sausage sizzle, music, some high school students facilitating TIG (Traditional Indigenous Games) and local mental health organisations will have a stalls providing information and resources.
Find out more »Headspace Scavenger Hunt: Out and About
Each week will relate to different ways in which one can value their mind. Clues will be given on the Friday location of Black Betty and headspace staff on Monday to Thursday on the headspace Dubbo Facebook page. Young people of Dubbo will be encouraged to come along to Black Betty to win some prizes relating to the different themes, and will be given a mental health information pack as well. Enclosed in this pack will be a green puzzle…
Find out more »“Under the Tree” Youth Mental Wellbeing Resource
Launch of the ‘Under the Tree’ Youth Mental Wellbeing Resource. This information resource is part of a dedicated space within the School Library. Set up by students and staff, it contains books, pamphlets, brochures and an iPad with links to mental health specific websites and apps. This youth wellbeing resource provides access to quality information that builds resilience, supports help-seeking and reduces the stigma surrounding mental health issues. The ‘Under the Tree’ space also provides a place within the school…
Find out more »Free Seminar for Mental Health Month: Value Your Mind
Come along to this free seminar and explore how mental health can impact on our everyday lives. Two mental health experts will provide you with the latest information and strategies on how to maximise your mental health and wellbeing. This is a seminar not to be missed with presentations from: • Melissa Abu-Gazaleh, Managing Director, Top Blokes, who will present on strategies and tools to increase the mental health and wellbeing of young men • Dr Viviana Wuthrich, Researcher and…
Find out more »On Line Gaming & the Internet – When to Unplug
Presentation by Dr Philip Tam on issues surrounding problematic internet use and on line gaming activities amongst teens, followed by a structured Q & A session. Community forum hosted by Ku-ring-gai Council and KYDS Youth Development Service.
Find out more »Mad Pride Youth Event
Mad Pride is Weave Youth and Community Services' annual free youth event. Mad Pride is held each year during Mental Health Awareness Month to celebrate young people's creative achievements and break down the stigma associated with mental health experiences. It will be a night of full of vibrant performances, art installations, and interactive projects, with the community coming together to celebrate the success of young people.
Find out more »Cessnock Youth Interagency – Mental Health Month Focus
Cessnock Youth Interagency are a network of professionals that work with young people. Each year we dedicate our October meeting to Mental Health Month and a self-care theme.
Find out more »Headspace Scavenger Hunt: Major Prize Announcement
Each week will relate to different ways in which one can value their mind. Clues will be given on the Friday location of Black Betty and headspace staff on Monday to Thursday on the headspace Dubbo Facebook page. Young people of Dubbo will be encouraged to come along to Black Betty to win some prizes relating to the different themes, and will be given a mental health information pack as well. Enclosed in this pack will be a green puzzle…
Find out more »Rainbow Alliance Pride March
Rainbow Alliance has partnered with headspace Dubbo to celebrate the diversity within the Dubbo community. The march will be held on the 31st October, 10am-2pm, from the Bligh Street parklands, up Bultje Street, down Macquarie Street, left into Church Street and concluding at Ollie Robbins Oval. At Ollie Robbins Oval, there will be various activities and stalls for members of the community to enjoy. Contact Nic Steepe, 5852 1900, for more information.
Find out more »SSPAN Young Writers Award 2016
A creative writing competition for local Shoalhaven high school students invited to submit a poem or short story on the Mental Health Month theme "Learn and Grow'. There is a junior and senior category with presentations to be made in October to celebrating Mental Health Month
Find out more »Give Your Brain a Hug
A fun filled day of food, games and activities which focuses on raising awareness and normalising mental health issues that many young people face.
Find out more »Garden Yoga @ Birriwa Outdoor Youth Space
With the assistance of Raise Fitness, Camden Council is hosting a series of free yoga clinics. These clinics provide an opportunity for young people to practice wellbeing while learning stretch and meditation techniques in an outdoor space. All clinics will be facilitated by Yoga Instructor Carmelina Nunnari and are free to young people aged 11 - 25 years. Young people will need to wear appropriate exercise clothing and bring a towel or yoga mat and water bottle. No bookings required.…
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