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Art Exhibitions
Minds Do Matter Art Exhibitions
Presented by MI Fellowship
Artists who have a direct or indirect experience of mental illness including have submitted amazing artworks as part of two exhibitions in support of Mental Health Week
Hobart
5th - 12th of October 2015
(10am-4pm Daily)
Waterside Pavilion – Mawson Place Hobart
Artworks will be for sale, at the artist's discretion.
Selected artworks will be used as promotional material for MI Fellowship.
Opening Night - Tuesday 6th October 4- 6pm
Launceston
Exhibition displayed from:
14th of September – 9th of October 2015
The New Gallery
University of Tasmania
Newnham Campus
Launceston
Opening Night Friday 11th of September 5:30 – 7pm
Burnie
1st - 16th of October 2015
Coastal Art Gallery
Mount Street
Burnie
10.00am to 1.00pm week days
Opening Night Thursday 1st October from 5.30pm to 7.30pm
I am We
The Holographic Lounge Room Experience is pleased to collaborate with Interweave Arts and Streets Alive to invite members of community to participate in an exhibition of images responding to the theme 'Mental Health Begins With Me'.
Titled 'I Am We' the exhibition will be projected nightly on one of Launceston's multi-storey CBD buildings during Mental Health Week
Who: Interweave Arts and Streets Alive
Where: Telstra Building Launceston
When: Dusk til Dawn
Contact for more info: Karen Revie at karenrevie@interweavearts.com.au
Art Exhibition at Northside
2015 Northside Art Exhibition to celebrate Mental Health Week
All are welcome to attend the official opening by the Hon. Michael Ferguson, Minister for Health on Thursday the 8th of October 5.30 for 6.00pm
Light refreshments will be served
Where: ARTrium Gallery Northern Integrated Care Building, 41 Frankland St, Launceston
When: 5th - 30th October
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Monday 5 October
Campbell Town Community BBQ - Mental Health Begins with Me.
The State-wide consumer organisation Flourish invites you to be a part of their Mental health Week event BBQ and encourages you to make a promise to improve you mental health via their promise wall!
Who: Flourish, Mental Health Action in Our Hands Inc.
Where: Campbell Town Recreation Grounds
When: 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Contact for more info: admin@flourish-tas.org.au
West Tamar Council School Holiday Program
As part of the West Tamar Council School Holiday Program, they are opening the Youth Centre (The Loft) for a range of activities, info sessions regarding a range of Mental Health topics , freebies and creative ways to care for our mental health. One feature will be the Sea of Hands banner where you can paint your hand on a giant banner and make a promise about looking after your mental health. There will also be the regular activities, food and fun atmosphere that is always have at The Loft.
Where: Beaconsfield Community Centre, Weld St Beaconsfield
When: 11am-2pm (5-9 October)
Ages: 10-17
Cost: Free
Registration: All young people must be a current member of The Loft Youth Centre
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Tuesday 6 October
Family Fun Day
Join in Mental health Week activities at the Scottsdale Recreation Ground for Dorset Community House's Family Fun Day.
Who: Dorset Community House
Where: Scottsdale Recreation Ground
When: 11.00am - 2.00pm
Mental Health Week Breakfast
Eureka Clubhouse invite you to be a part of their annual Mental Health Week Breakfast. This year they are Celebrating 20 years of Clubhouse’s continuing contribution to the Hobart community.
Who: Eureka Clubhouse
Where: Eureka Clubhouse, 6 Florence St, Moonah
When: 7.30am - 10.30am
RSVP to :Thomas by the 1st of October at thomasb@colony47.com.au or call 62149977
Mental Health Week Quiz
Mathers House will partner with Alzheimer’s Tasmania to recognise Mental Health Week with a shared long table lunch, music and a quiz. Come on your own or with a team and have a fun day out with questions and trivia that everyone can tackle.
Who: Alzheimer's Tasmania and Mathers House
Where: Neil Pascoe Room, Criterion House - Mathers Place Hobart
When: 10.30am - 1.30pm
RSVP to : Bookings are essential as numbers are limited.
Danielle Walker: (03) 6238 2772
Growing Health
Tolosa Rehab and Respite are holding a Mental Health Week Afternoon Tea. Join them for a cuppa & cake, learn about our new veggie garden, and grow your own sunflower.
Who: Tolosa Rehab and Respite
Where: 108 Tolosa Street
When: 1.30pm - 4.00pm
RSVP to : Carmen Bernstein by 3.10.15 on 62338994
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Wednesday 7 October
Healthy Active Minds - George Town Community Hub.
Youth focus community festival involving expo of mental health providers, Tazorb activities, family focused activities, ‘mental health begins with me’ photo booth and free BBQ.
Who: George Town Community Hub.
Where: Regent Square and Community Hub in George Town
When: 11.00 am - 3.00 pm
My Mental Health @Morton's
Choose Life Services in conjunction with City Mission will be running a mental health morning in the community outreach kitchen. There will be food, mental health activities and entertainment throughout the morning.
Who: Choose Life Services
Where: City Mission Frederick Street Launceston
When: 9.00 am - 1.00pm
Glenorchy Mental Health Week Event
Glenorchy City Council are holding a day of activities for Mental Health Week at the LINC. There will be free morning tea, Tai Chi, Mindfulness activities, yoga and relaxation, face painting, cooking demonstrations, mental health information and services and much more!
Who: Glenorchy City Council
Where: Glenorchy LINC in Terry Street
When: 11.00 am - 2.00pm
Lift the Lid - Huon Valley
Free Community Health & Wellbeing Event
7HOFM’s Mick Newell ‘’Master of Ceremony’’
- Free BBQ,
- Meet Peter ‘Spida’ Everitt (AFL Star)
- Special guest speakers - Local Health Professionals
- Lucky door prizes
- Entertainment
- Information on mental health and wellbeing
- Services/Stalls and Displays
Who: Rotary Club Huon Valley
Where: Cygnet Town Hall
When: 6.00pm - 9.00pm
10 Things You Can do for YOUR Mental Health
Join in on 10 activities that you can do that will directly improve your mental health. From massage to candle making there will be something to suit everyone! There will be information on the day from a range of Mental Health services as well as a pop up market selling local produce!
Who: Jordan River Service Inc
Where: Gagebrook Community Centre, 191 Lamprill Circle
When: 10.00am - 2.00pm
Depression - Let's Talk!
Community Education Session on depression and seeking help for mental health issues, followed by afternoon tea.
Who: New Mornings Mental Health Support
Where: Ulverstone Baptist Church
When: 1.00pm - 3.30pm
Contact for more information: Jenny Fabian 64254500
West Coast Youth Project – Holiday Program
Mental Health Information Session
Free Community Health & Wellbeing Event
- Free BBQ,
- Lucky door prizes
- Activity Centre (PCYC MAC TRAILER)
- Obstacle Course
- Zorb Balls
- Boxing
- Information on mental health and wellbeing
- Services/Stalls and Displays
Who: West Coast Youth Project & Youth Family Community Connections
Where: PCYC Building, The Esplanade, Queenstown
When: 11am to 2pm, Wednesday October 7th
Transport: Free Bus, Zeehan & Rosebery starting at 10am from Zeehan. For booking please txt or call Cathy Whish Wilson on 0407307569.
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Thursday 8 October
Mental as Anything
Circular Head Aboriginal Corporation is encouraging people to be creative and explore the idea of 'Mental Health Begins with Me' through photography. Drop into CHaC and pick up your info pack free disposable camera, project ideas and workshop times. The works will be displayed at CHaC Common Room during an afternoon tea on Thursday 8 October. All welcome
Who: Circular Head Aboriginal Corporation
Where: CHaC Common Room
When: 3.30 - 4.30pm
Contact for more information: Rananne Zanker (03) 6452 1287 OR r.zanker@chac.com.au
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Friday 9 October
Northern Mental Health Expo
A wide variety of stall holders with information and advice on mental health services in Tasmania. Activities and entertainment on the day includes: live music, comedy, prizes and a kids corner.
Who: Community Mental Health Services in Tasmania
Where: Albert Hall
When: 10.30am - 3.00pm
Contact for more information: Alison Filgate, Cornerstone Youth Services on 63353100
headspace Hobart Film Launch
For Mental Health Week this year the headspace Hobart Youth Reference Group (YRG) are launching their short silent film, 'Making it through the dark'.
It's going to be an evening of celebration as we share stories and spread a positive mental health message. Joining us in this venture and celebration are:
JENSEN- Live music
OWlKEYME- Dance performance and short film launch
STAY ChatTY- Mitch McPherson as guest speaker.
We won't be going hungry with delicious, gourmet Paella from The Link Youth Health Service and Sammy's Cakes scrumptious cupcakes.
This event is FREE for all ages
Who: headspace Hobart
Where: Youth Arts Recreations Centre, Hobart
When: 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Contact for more information: Kirsty Leaf on 62312927
Mental Health Luncheon
Free Service Provider Health & Wellbeing Event
YFCC Frank Lyons ‘’Master of Ceremony”
- Special guest speaker – Sharon Condon from Create Health & Wellbeing
- Lucky door prize
- Lunch
- Information on mental health and wellbeing
Who: Youth Family & Community Connections Inc
Where: Greens Bowls Club, Cooee
When: For more information contact frank@yfcc.com.au
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Saturday 10 October
Roads2Recovery Walk
Mental Health Carers Tasmania in partnership with
City of Hobart invites you to join with them to celebrate health & wellbeing and recovery, walking from the Regatta Ground to Parliament
House Lawns for free activities, entertainment, food and information.
Meet: The Regatta Ground for an 11am walk to Parliament House Lawns
Featuring:
Social Circus and entertainment from 11.30am at Parliament House Lawns
Activities from 11.30 am - 3 pm
Car parking will be available at the Regatta Ground
(10.30am - 3.30pm)
Road to Recovery wrist bands will be available for walkers.
Dog walkers are welcome.
Who: Mental Health Carers Tasmania
Where: Cenotaph to Parliament Lawns
When: 11.00am - 3.00pm
Contact for more information: Mental Health Carers Tasmania 6228 7448
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Bootcamp for the Brain - Anxiety
It’s time to get your life rocking! Gain a greater understanding about how the unconscious works and why as humans we have this response. Discover how to manage and change your emotional state so it is benefiting you. This Boot Camp is ideal if you’d like to reduce stress and anxiety in your life.
During this Boot Camp you will learn how to apply two Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques which will help you change your anxious state of mind as well as how you respond in different situations. If you’ve come along to previous Boot Camps these are additional NLP processes which will compliment your previous learnings.
RSVP by 9th October to Teresa on 0437 868 969 or info@rockinglife.com.au
$30/person
Like the Rocking Life Facebook page or visit www.rockinglife.com.au for more information
Who: Teresa Badrock Rocking Life, NLP Master Practitioner, Master Hypnotherapist & Success Coach
Where: Haven in the Lane, 17 Rooke Lane, Devonport
When : 3:00-4:30pm
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Sunday 11 October and beyond...
Mental Health Begins with Me... and a Ukulele
Join musicians Mick Hales and friends in a free “Learn to Play the Ukulele Workshop”. This free workshop is for senior citizens. No musical experience or know-how is required, and there will be ukuleles available to borrow. Community members with a ukulele are invited and encouraged to join in
Who: Central Coast Council
Where: Ulverstone Wharf and Gnomon Pavillion
When: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Contact for more information: Jackie Merchant on 6429 8955
Psychs on Bikes
11- 18 October
Rural Alive and Well (RAW) is proud to announce a partnership with the national mental health organisation “Psychs on Bikes” to conduct free health clinics right across rural Tasmania a part of this year’s National Mental Health Week in October
Who: Rural Alive and Well (RAW) and Psychs on Bikes
Where: Smithon, Queesntown, Bothwell, Dunalley, Triabunna, Longford and Sheffield
Contact for more information: Rural Alive and Well on (03) 6254 1092
Community Dance
Saturday 17 October
Tasman Health Community Centre invites you to get dancing to improve your mental health! As part of Mental Health Week they are holding a Community Bush Dance
Buttongrass Serenade performing
Dance caller Sarah Lewis
Food available for purchase
Who: Tasman Community
Where: Eaglehawk Neck Hall
When: 17 October 5.30pm - 9.00pm
Contact for more information: Jill on 6250 9000
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