2023 Events

We'd love to know about any local community events being hosting in your community during Mental Health Week - and we'll feature them all on this page so everyone can see the whole range of activities happening around the State.

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Mental Health Week Opening Event - Esperance

Mental Health Week Opening Event - Esperance

06 Oct

Mental Health Week Busselton

Mental Health Week Busselton

07 Oct

The Jungle Body MEGA Class - Music, Movement, Mental Health

The Jungle Body MEGA Class - Music, Movement, Mental Health

12 Oct

Breakfast by the Bay at the UWA Club

Breakfast by the Bay at the UWA Club

13 Oct

Mental Health Week Colour Run - Geraldton

Mental Health Week Colour Run - Geraldton

14 Oct

23 Mar

Thursday

WEBINAR – Treatment for Selective Mutism in Schools and Preschools

This 3-hour webinar is for teachers, support staff, parents, and others who have contact with preschool or primary-aged children with selective mutism or extreme shyness.

11 May

Thursday

Webinar on Treatment for Selective Mutism in High Schools

This webinar about treatment for Selective Mutism is targeted for school staff, parents and educators who want to help a child with Selective Mutism in high school.

25 Jun

Sunday

"Spirit" - Metropolitan Symphony concert

"Spirit" - Metropolitan Symphony concert

A feast for the senses, this captivating concert features talented young artists Chern Yue Khor and Madeleine Wickham Brown harnessing the power of music

17 Sep

Sunday

Film Screening: The Tree of Ecstasy and Unbearable Sadness

The Tree of Ecstasy and Unbearable Sadness: Film Screening and Q&A with award-winning artist/composer Matt Ottley

1 Oct

Sunday

Chocolate Mindfulness Meditation

The DYI Chocolate Meditation: A Delicious Way to Practise Mindfulness

3 Oct

Tuesday

Edman Tam

A series of free webinars around the topic of workplace mental health and wellbeing.

4 Oct

Wednesday

Tween Self Esteem Workshop

Tween Self Esteem Workshop

Strong Minds Health & Wellness Studio and Ocean Serenity Wellness are working in collaboration to present this empowering workshop for teens. With over 15 years combined experience in the health industry your teen is sure to take away a positive mindset.

5 Oct

Thursday

A Morning of Mindfulness for Mental Health

A Morning of Mindfulness for Mental Health

Join 360 Health + Community Rockingham for a morning of mindfulness and stretching to relax your body, mind and soul.

6 Oct

Friday

Mental Health Week Opening Event - Esperance

Mental Health Week Opening Event - Esperance

This is going to be HUGE!

Kids Exercise for Mental Health Week

These September school holidays, get the kids out in the sun and exercising with an accredited exercise physiologist for FREE and celebrate Mental Health Week.

Mental Health Week at Joondalup Shopping Centre

Photobooths, face painting, art therapy and many more activities to celebrate WA Mental Health Week!

Enhance your Gut Health

Enhance your Gut Health

Gut health is fundamental to reaching and maintaining a healthy weight, optimal immunity, a stable mood and optimal sleep.

7 Oct

Saturday

Mental Health Week Busselton

Mental Health Week Busselton

A week of activity events and training in Busselton

Forest Bathing Experience in Kings Park: Reconnect with Nature and Yourself

Forest Bathing Experience in Kings Park: Reconnect with Nature and Yourself

Escape the demands of everyday life and immerse yourself in a soul-reviving Forest Bathing Experience in the expanse of Kings Park. Step into a world of serenity and natural wonders as you embark on this transformative journey.

BUSY BEE FOR GROUNDING GARDEN

Community attending an arranged busy bee to great a garden space for grounding and mindfulness for our young people.

Roll 4 Panic Attack - Blue Leaf at Beyond

A day of Dungeons and Dragons, Table Top Roll Play Games and discussion on how they can be used to help someone's mental health.

Spring Into Life 2023

Spring into Life is a free event at the Lakelands Town Centre held during Mental Health Week on Saturday 7th October from 10am - 2.00pm.

Djin-Djin (Good Spirit Day): Moorditj Noorakoort (Strong Mind) - Indigenous Sports Day

Djin-Djin (Good Spirit Day): Moorditj Noorakoort (Strong Mind) - Indigenous Sports Day

Join us during Mental Health Week for an Indigenous Sports Day, featuring 'Oldies vs Young Guns' footy and netball games.

WA Mental Health Week Fitness Fundraiser - Augusta

WA Mental Health Week Fitness Fundraiser - Augusta

Join TJB with Alicia & The Abalones FC for a night of fun, fitness and fundraising for WA Mental Health Week 2023!

Blue Beat 7

Blue Beats Mental Health will be hosting a fundraiser to raise awareness and reduce stigma in regards to mental health.

8 Oct

Sunday

Eco Anxiety Workshop: Nurturing Well-Being Through Nature

Eco Anxiety Workshop: Nurturing Well-Being Through Nature

Unwind in the heart of Perth Hills as we guide you to explore techniques to alleviate eco-anxiety, fostering a deeper connection with the environment. Embrace ecological harmony for a healthier self and planet.

Dance off Stress (Zumba Fitness)

This Dance off Stress (Zumba Fitness) event is held on 08/10/2023 at the Karratha Leisureplex Group Fitness. The qualified Zumba coach Karen Bailey will support community mental health through the Zumba moves. ZUMBA is a fusion of Latin and International music and dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. This event is open to the broad community, whoever wants to stay active and relieve stress through body movement. All age groups are welcome to join.

Mental Health Forum: Mind, Body, Environment

Mental Health Forum: Mind, Body, Environment

Expert panelists explore the role of exercise, diet and social environment on our mental well-being.

9 Oct

Monday

Ride the Wave

Bunbury 2023 Mental Health Week Art Exhibition

Bunbury 2023 Mental Health Week Art Exhibition

The Bunbury 2023 Mental Health Week Art Exhibition is open to everyone and art works willbe on display at the exhibition beingheld at the Bunbury Geogrpahe Chamber of Commerce and Industry oggices, Stirling Street, Bunbury - from 9 October until 13 October, open daily from 9AM-4:30PM.

Being Wildly Kind

Being Wildly Kind with award winning author Josh Langley

Estuary Womens Wellness Walk - Mental Health Week Special Edition

Estuary Womens Wellness Walk - Mental Health Week Special Edition

Womens Wellness Walks are kicking off during Mental Health Week with this years theme focused on 'Mind, Body, Environment'. How the mind, body and environment intersect is essential to overall wellbeing and now, more than ever, we need to honour just how important it is to look after ourselves. By prioritizing our mental well-being, we foster a sense of self-care and self-compassion, enabling us to face any issues with a stronger and more resilient mindset.

Community Mental Health Open Day

An Open Day to showcase our services.

Calm - a program for kids with big emotions

Calm - a program for kids with big emotions

CALM - A PROGRAM FOR KIDS WITH BIG EMOTIONS Does your child struggle with emotional meltdowns? Sitting still? Restlessness? ADHD? Anxiety? Over thinking? Negative mindset? Calm group for kids can offer some help. A toolbox for kids with big emotions.

10 Oct

Tuesday

Try Something New!

Try Something New!

A series of workshops throughout the day on Tuesday 10th October. Get out of the house and try something new! 5 activities - try one or try all - Session details below...

Free Act Belong Commit Walk or Wheel and Talk in Australind Tuesdays

Free Act Belong Commit Walk or Wheel and Talk in Australind Tuesdays

Accessible walk to Act, Belong, Commit and Find our 30.

Tracing | Indi Middleton

Tracing | Indi Middleton

Indi Middleton’s debut solo exhibition, Tracing, provides a sensitive and empathetic insight into the lived experience of complex mental illness.

Crafting Creatively

Crafting Creatively

Djinda Boodja will host Creative Crafting sessions for the students, underscoring how the body, mind and environment intersect in ways that are essential to overall wellbeing.

Perth Laughter Club

Laughter Yoga leaders from Laugh WA Inc. will guide you through a series of activities including hand clapping rhythms, deep breathing from yoga and playful laughter exercises. Using intentional laughter to stimulate genuine laughter, you will reap a range of benefits to improve your mental, physical, emotional and social wellbeing.

Being Wildly Kind

Being Wildly Kind with award winning author Josh Langley.

11 Oct

Wednesday

Bibra Lake Mindful Walk and Talk

A Mindful walk around Bibra Lake followed by a sensory mindfulness activity.

Free Act Belong Commit Walk or Wheel and Talks in Australind Wednesday10am

Free Act Belong Commit Walk or Wheel and Talks in Australind Wednesday10am

John Casson Day

Casson homes is Celebrating 100 years of service in WA to mental health on the day we celebrate the tireless services of John Casson AM JP made to mental health and the wider community.

Ride the Wave

Being Wildly Kind

Being Wildly Kind

Being Wildly Kind with award winning author, Josh Langley!

Reset & Rebalance Workshop with Dr Kat

Reset & Rebalance Workshop with Dr Kat

Using the body to regulate the mind

PIECES Feature Film + Q & A with Director/Producer Martin Wilson, Wrtier/Actor Monique Wilson & HelpingMinds CEO Deborah Childs

PIECES Feature Film + Q & A with Director/Producer Martin Wilson, Wrtier/Actor Monique Wilson & HelpingMinds CEO Deborah Childs

Celebrating Mental Health Week 2023, AACTA nominated Feature film PIECES is back again by popular demand for another Perth screening at The Backlot, West Perth.

12 Oct

Thursday

Community Wellness Expo

Community Wellness Expo

Radiance has partnered with the Lamp Inc. is excited to host the free Community Wellness Expo for the community to connect with mind, body and environment. The day also includes an expo of local organisations, music, face painter and coffee from the SWWHIC Coffee Van.

TURN UP IN BLUE (TUIB) Day

TUIB Day held during Mental Health Week and is coordinated by various local service providers in Northam and service providers who provide place-based or outreach support to Northam.

Crafting Creatively

Djinda Boodja will host Creative Crafting sessions for the students, underscoring how the body, mind and environment intersect in ways that are essential to overall wellbeing.

The Jungle Body MEGA Class - Music, Movement, Mental Health

The Jungle Body MEGA Class - Music, Movement, Mental Health

13 Oct

Friday

Breakfast by the Bay at the UWA Club

Breakfast by the Bay at the UWA Club

Following a sell out event in 2022 Breakfast by the Bay is BACK!

Webinar - Selective Mutism Treatment for Speech Pathologists

Webinar - Selective Mutism Treatment for Speech Pathologists

This is a 5-hour webinar for Speech Pathologists to build their skills with providing treatment for Selective Mutism in children. This webinar will cover a multidimensional cognitive-behavioural approach to treatment that targets three areas: 1) children with Selective Mutism in the clinic, 2) intensive strategies for the teacher to implement at school, and 3) Coaching the parent and child to work on communication goals in the community

CALM Suicide Intervention Training

CALM Suicide Intervention Training

CALM is a 1 day evidenced based Australian training course on Suicide Prevention. Learn how to understand, respond to, and prevent suicide.

Community Mental Health Expo

Community Expo for clients, staff, family members and the community

Mindful Walk for Self-Discovery - Kings Park

Mindful Walk for Self-Discovery - Kings Park

Experience a transformative journey of self-discovery and inner exploration as you immerse yourself in the healing powers of nature during our exclusive event, perfectly timed to coincide with Mental Health Week.

Crafting Creatively

Crafting Creatively

Djinda Boodja will host Creative Crafting sessions for the students, underscoring how the body, mind and environment intersect in ways that are essential to overall wellbeing.

Exercise for Mental Health Week

Exercise for Mental Health Week

Join us this Mental Health Week for a FREE exercise session that is sure to get your heart rate up and your body moving!

Fortix Corporate Volleyball Cup

Social volleyball event to encourage people to take time away from their desks to enjoy some physical activity, get outside and socialise with colleagues.

14 Oct

Saturday

Lift the Lid Rotary Walk

Supporting Mental Health Research

Mindful Together Workshop

Mindful Together Workshop

A relaxing morning of drumming, mindful movement and sound relaxation

Rockingham Lions Community Fair

Free community event for all to enjoy. 2 stages, rides, games, craft activities, market stalls, mental health organisations and community group info stands, car displays, food vendors. Have a go on the Blender Bike and make your own smoothie!

Subiaco Day Rave

Subiaco Day Rave

Free Jungle Body dance for Mental Health Week!

Stronger Together

Car/Bike /Military Vehicle Show.

Leeman Mental Health Awareness and Resource Fair

Leeman Mental Health Awareness and Resource Fair

A mental health awareness and resource event

Mental Health Week Colour Run - Geraldton

Mental Health Week Colour Run - Geraldton

Colour run followed by live music, food trucks, games, a silent auction, and lots of fun!

Mental Health Week Colour Run

Colour run and community event to celebrate mental health week and raise money for Lifeline.

Albany Roller Derby - Double Header

Albany Roller Derby - Double Header

Double Header Roller Derby - Game 1: Juniors Exhibition Game Game 2: Albany V Dread Pirate Rollers

Albany Roller Derby - Double Header

TWO BIG GAMES of Roller Derby with Albany taking on Dread Pirate Rollers and a Juniors Exhibition match!

16 Oct

Monday

Adolescent Mindfulness Program

Adolescent Mindfulness Program

MINDFULNESS COURSES FOR ADOLESCENTS Do you struggle with anxiety, stress and overwhelm? Does it feel like you never have enough time to get things done? Mindfulness can help!! Our six week Mindfulness program is for Adolescents who are wanting to learn a new approach to managing life’s stressors and symptoms of anxiety, overwhelm and more.

22 Oct

Sunday

Mind the Walk

A mental health awareness walk and event

23 Oct

Monday

Riverside Womens Wellness Walk - Mental Health Month Special Edition

Riverside Womens Wellness Walk - Mental Health Month Special Edition

Womens Wellness Walks are kicking off during Mental Health Month with this years theme focused on 'Mind, Body, Environment'. How the mind, body and environment intersect is essential to overall wellbeing and now, more than ever, we need to honour just how important it is to look after ourselves. By prioritizing our mental well-being, we foster a sense of self-care and self-compassion, enabling us to face any issues with a stronger and more resilient mindset.

25 Oct

Wednesday

Webinar - Preschoolers with Selective Mutism:

Webinar - Preschoolers with Selective Mutism:

For parents, educators, and psychologists learn more with our webinar on 'Preschoolers with Selective Mutism: Transitioning to School'.

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