2024 Events

We would love to know about any local events being hosted in your community in the lead up to and during Mental Health Week. We will feature all events on this page so everyone can see the range of activities happening around the State.

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WA Mental Health Week Official Opening and Community Fair Day

WA Mental Health Week Official Opening and Community Fair Day

04 Oct

Announcement of 2024 WA Mental Health Finalists

Announcement of 2024 WA Mental Health Finalists

10 Oct

Mental Health Week Closing Luncheon and Panel Discussion

Mental Health Week Closing Luncheon and Panel Discussion

11 Oct

Mental Health Week

9 May
Thursday
Webinar: Treatment for Selective Mutism in High School

Webinar: Treatment for Selective Mutism in High School

Learn how to help high school students with selective mutism through our interactive webinar - don't miss out!
19 May
Sunday
RAINING in RESILIENCE

RAINING in RESILIENCE

Learn about what Equine Assisted Therapy is & the benefits. Explore the ancient symbolism of the Celtic Roots many of us have. This creative day you will form kinship with our horses and go on an eclectic journey with Celtic symbolic art, self expression, learn about yourself through reiki, sound meditation and equine therapy.
15 Jun
Saturday
Blokes & Bridges Walk and Morning Tea for Men’s Health Week

Blokes & Bridges Walk and Morning Tea for Men’s Health Week

Join us for Men's Health Week with a scenic 7km riverside walk and morning tea, celebrating men's physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing at the Swan River Rowing Club.
23 Jul
Tuesday
Recovery & Recovery Plans

Recovery & Recovery Plans

Participants will learn from this course how to establish and build safe and person-centered relationships that are strengths-focused. Participants will also learn practical strategies to support their clients with their recovery goals.
6 Aug
Tuesday
Everyday Counselling Skills

Everyday Counselling Skills

Many non-counselling professionals find themselves in day-to-day situations where they are called to support another person emotionally, such as responding to someone experiencing distress, anger, confusion, anxiety or fear.
9 Aug
Friday

Webinar - Selective Mutism Treatment for Speech Pathologists

This 5 hour webinar provides detailed strategies specifically for Speech Pathologists about assessment and treatment of Selective Mutism in Children
19 Aug
Monday
Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs: Toolkit

Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs: Toolkit

Prevention and minimalization of harm and bolstering recovery from co-occurring mental health and AOD challenges is possible for consumers and their families by encouraging hope and cultivating resilience.
27 Aug
Tuesday
Mental Health in the Workplace

Mental Health in the Workplace

One in four Australians will experience a mental illness at some point in their lives. That means that at any given point, a proportion of your workforce is either experiencing, heading towards or recovering from a mental health challenge or disorder.
9 Sep
Monday
Older People & Mental Health

Older People & Mental Health

This course explores the common mental health challenges faced by older people, key risk factors, the signs and symptoms and the co-occurrence of mental health and other issues, including cognitive and physical health difficulties.
10 Sep
Tuesday
Free Introduction Yoga Sessions

Free Introduction Yoga Sessions

Free Introduction Yoga Sessions for Mental, Physical and Emotional Wellbeing
12 Sep
Thursday
Understanding Self-Harm

Understanding Self-Harm

Build capacity to support others who self-harm. As well as the knowledge component, participants will develop their practical skills by using practice tools to respond to real-life scenarios.
16 Sep
Monday
Reflective Supervision – A Non-Clinical Approach

Reflective Supervision – A Non-Clinical Approach

This course will look at how effective supervision plays a strong role in attracting, retaining, and providing ongoing support to a motivated and highly skilled workforce.
30 Sep
Monday
De-escalation Skills (half-day session)

De-escalation Skills (half-day session)

This new half-day course was created in response to community interest for a condensed version of the full-day course. This training session will focus on building participants' confidence in recognising and safely de-escalating events.
1 Oct
Tuesday
Outdoors October Virtual Hike Challenge

Outdoors October Virtual Hike Challenge

The "Outdoors October Virtual Hike Challenge" runs through the entire month of October and can be tackled anywhere around WA! Participate solo, with friends, or as a team and simply use the challenge app to track your walks, runs, rides, swims or even paddles to travel “virtually” down the 1000km Bibbulmun Track whilst raising funds for mental health charity of your choice.
2 Oct
Wednesday
Peel Wellness Wednesday

Peel Wellness Wednesday

A free event promoting mental health services and mental wellbeing.
4 Oct
Friday
WA Mental Health Week Official Opening and Community Fair Day

WA Mental Health Week Official Opening and Community Fair Day

Join us for a day of fun as we Open Mental Health Week for 2024!

Mad Hatter Tea Party

It is a free community event to celebrate and raise awareness for mental health, reduce stigma and create connections in Albany. It aims to bring the community together and showcase the organisations who stand in support of a community that is able to talk about mental health issues without being afraid of judgement. It also showcases talent around the Albany community.

Spring into Life

Family-friendly event full of mentally healthy activities, a Song Quest competition and community stalls.

Outdoors WA Free Yoga under the Trees for WA Mental Health Week

30 mins of yoga under the trees with the Geraldton Yoga Club

Outdoors WA and A Glassy Day Surf Coaching Paddle Out

Join A Glassy Day Surf Coaching in a free paddle-out for the launch of WA Mental Health week.
Menopause and Mental Health

Menopause and Mental Health

Kick off Mental Health Week with an empowering menopause session by Kirstin from All About Her. Come solo or with a friend—tips await!
5 Oct
Saturday

Lift the Lid Walk Busselton

The Rotary Club of Busselton will host their 2nd annual l LIFT THE LID WALK in 2024!
Happy Hedlanders: Pilates in the Park

Happy Hedlanders: Pilates in the Park

Move and meditate for mental health this October during Portside's Happy Hedlanders series! These FREE community events include pilates, yoga, sound healing and meditation – each offering unique benefits for mental health, contributing to overall wellbeing.
Bunbury's Biggest Community Picnic

Bunbury's Biggest Community Picnic

We will be hosting a huge community picnic in the centre of the Bunbury Markets!

Lawn Bowls across WA

A 2 day annual lawn bowls event
FAIR Art Fusion

FAIR Art Fusion

Accessible and inclusive art-making workshops in Fremantle.

Carer's Mind Mapping Workshop - Bookings Essential

Join Pamela for a fun and engaging workshop where you'll learn the art of mind mapping, a powerful tool to help you organise and prioritise your days.
Nutrition for Health with Ethical Being

Nutrition for Health with Ethical Being

Welcome to Mental Health Week's event series, centered around the theme of "Live A Healthy Life."

Pride Screen Printing - Busselton

Celebrate Mental Health Week by joining us to screen printing your own pride tote bag!
Yoga/Meditation With Ora Wellness Co.

Yoga/Meditation With Ora Wellness Co.

Welcome to Mental Health Week's event series, centred around the theme of "Live A Healthy Life."
Yoga class at The People Place

Yoga class at The People Place

A free Yoga Class with Tash from Complete Yoga
Blue Beats Mental Health

Blue Beats Mental Health

Blue Beats Mental Health’s main focus is in Raising Awareness and Reducing Stigma in regards to mental health through the power of music. A Blue Beats event brings together musicians and bands that have a passion in raising awareness and funds for mental health. The yearly event celebrates Mental Health Week in Western Australia. The community spirit and comradery formed over the years is amazing. Most importantly is the awareness we raise, it is ok not to be ok and that there is always hope.

Blue Beats 8

Blue Beats Mental Health’s main focus is in Raising Awareness and Reducing Stigma in regards to mental health through the power of music.
6 Oct
Sunday
Perth Running Festival

Perth Running Festival

Be a part of Australia's most beautiful run finishing at Optus Stadium, voted the world’s best looking stadium
Serenity in the Park Eco-Wellness Experience - Yellagonga Regional Park

Serenity in the Park Eco-Wellness Experience - Yellagonga Regional Park

Discover tranquility with our eco-wellness Serenity in the Park experience. Engage in mindful nature walks, meditation, and eco-therapy activities. Reconnect with nature, rejuvenate your spirit, and enjoy peaceful lakeside reflections.
Zumba with Caitlin

Zumba with Caitlin

Welcome to Mental Health Week's event series, centred around the theme of "Live A Healthy Life."
7 Oct
Monday
Debra Lampshire - Internationally recognised voice-hearer, teacher and advocate

Debra Lampshire - Internationally recognised voice-hearer, teacher and advocate

Debra’s captivating masterclasses offer personal reflections that will deepen understanding of the voice hearing experience for people who hear voices, their families and carers, as well as health professionals.

Bella Broadway

Online Wellbeing workshop for LGBTIQA+ community members

Mental Health Week: Wickepin Community Connections Long Table Luncheon

Join us to for a Community long table lunch and hear from Guest Speaker Jo Drayton, Suicide Prevention Coordinator from Holyoake
Qigong

Qigong

QIgong is a wholistic Chinese movement and breath practice which helps restore and maintain balance in heart, mind, body and soul.
The Jungle Body with Margs Dance Fitness Workout

The Jungle Body with Margs Dance Fitness Workout

Come and join us for a FREE Dance Fitness Workout at Forrestfield Hall!
Mental Health Week - Crowd Karaoke - Busselton

Mental Health Week - Crowd Karaoke - Busselton

Crowd Karaoke - come along for a sing-along with your local community. Have fun, de-stress and connect with others. No singing experience needed!
Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra - Open Rehearsal

Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra - Open Rehearsal

A fun and friendly open rehearsal for Mental Health Week! Join in and play, or just come along to experience a live orchestral rehearsal
8 Oct
Tuesday
Growing our own Food Living Well

Growing our own Food Living Well

Living Well Growing your own Food will have demonstrations by an expert Permaculture Educator on how to get the best out of your Garden Casson Community Garden has been in operation for the past year and we continue to build to our design of 10 raised beds.
Mental Health Workshops

Mental Health Workshops

Social Media and Mental Health Workshop

Baby and Toddler Signing Classes

Join us to learn some simple sign language to help communicate with your little one and ease some stress of parenthood.
Community BBQ on the Foreshore

Community BBQ on the Foreshore

We're hosting a Community BBQ on the Geraldton Foreshore for Mental Health Week and it is open to anyone from the community to attend and come and mingle.

BBQ on the Foreshore

A free community BBQ to celebrate Mental Health Week at the Geraldton Foreshore.
Free Circus for All

Free Circus for All

Free circus skills and stretching for all ages and abilities - 2 dates available!

Beats & Eats

headspace Northam will be hosting a fun after school drop-in session for high school students at Bernard Park with free food, games and music for students to hang out and relax, have a healthy snack and chat with staff if they need mental health support.
Netball Stress Down - Notre Dame Netball Club

Netball Stress Down - Notre Dame Netball Club

Evening of fun, games and connection!
WACSS Protective Behaviours Parent Workshop

WACSS Protective Behaviours Parent Workshop

This FREE workshop will provide parents and carers with up-to-date information and practical strategies that can empower your child and help keep them safe from abuse.
'Safety in a Digital World' Parent and Carer Workshop

'Safety in a Digital World' Parent and Carer Workshop

This FREE workshop is designed to provide strategies for parents and carers to support their child as they navigate the digital world, aiming to educate them on avoiding harmful online experiences, and how and where they can seek help should they need it.

'Safety in a Digital World' Parent and Carer Workshop

This event was funded by the Western Australian Association for Mental Health with the support of Lotterywest as part of Mental Health Week 2024. This workshop is designed to provide strategies for parents and carers to support their children as they navigate the digital world, aiming to educate them on avoiding harmful online experiences, and how and where they can seek help should they need it.
9 Oct
Wednesday

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Mental Health and Wellbeing
Mental Health Workshops

Mental Health Workshops

Social Medial and Mental Health
Debra Lampshire - Internationally recognised voice-hearer, teacher and advocate

Debra Lampshire - Internationally recognised voice-hearer, teacher and advocate

Debra’s captivating masterclasses offer personal reflections that will deepen understanding of the voice hearing experience for people who hear voices, their families and carers, as well as health professionals.
Pat and Chat with a Greyhound

Pat and Chat with a Greyhound

Dogs can boost our well-being and connect us. Join Greyhounds as Pets on the Museum Lawn for Mental Health Week - share some Greyt love.
Youth Mental Health Fair

Youth Mental Health Fair

After school youth-focused community fair at Baxter Park on the Fascine in Carnarvon.

Thriving Through Mindfulness

This event was funded by the Western Australian Association for Mental Health with the support of Lotterywest as part of Mental Health Week 2024.
Youth Boxing and Wellbeing Session

Youth Boxing and Wellbeing Session

Free non-combat boxing and wellbeing session with The Boxing Project and the City of Subiaco.
Happy Hedlanders: Yoga

Happy Hedlanders: Yoga

Move and meditate for mental health this October during Portside's Happy Hedlanders series! These FREE community events include pilates, yoga, sound healing and meditation – each offering unique benefits for mental health, contributing to overall wellbeing.
10 Oct
Thursday
Creativity, Calm and Connection!

Creativity, Calm and Connection!

Join us for a relaxing community session where we will blend creativity with mindfulness. Unwind and express yourself through creative and calming activities that support mental wellbeing.
Zen Art

Zen Art

Enjoy a peaceful painting session where the delicate beauty of Japanese-inspired Zen Art comes to life. Refreshments will be served, offering a perfect blend of relaxation and socialization.
Announcement of 2024 WA Mental Health Finalists

Announcement of 2024 WA Mental Health Finalists
Community wellness expo

Community wellness expo

Radiance Netowrk and Lamp Inc are hosting the community wellness expo during mental health week. Bringing together local groups to celebrate their work in mental health . The free event aims to raise awareness, educate ,and reduce stigma around mentla well-being. There will be free coffee, and lunch provided along with a variety of activities to particiapte in . (See program on flyer)

Rise WA Mental Health Week Event

The Rise Community Wellness Fair is a vibrant event that unites mental health professionals, community organizations, individuals and partners to promote mental health awareness, offering resources, interactive activities, and connections to support networks for empowering individuals and fostering community wellbeing.
Mental Fitness: How resilient minds build thriving communities

Mental Fitness: How resilient minds build thriving communities

Auspire - Australia Day Council WA presents a free online event this WA Mental Health Week to share the inspiring story of Nick Hudson, Founder of The Push-Up Challenge.

World Mental Health Day

9 community organisations have come together to celebrate Mental Health Week on World Mental Health Day! we will be spread throughout the shops

Boab Health Community Connect: Mental Health Movie Night

Join us for the Boab Health Community Connect: Mental Health Movie Night, a family-friendly event promoting mental health awareness and community connection.
"Move & Mingle" for Mental Health

"Move & Mingle" for Mental Health

"Move" and join us for a dance fitness class promoting mental wellbeing through exercise. "Mingle" afterwards to have fun, build connections and kick start your journey to prioritising mental health.
Little Lagoon Walk - SHAKR BAY

Little Lagoon Walk - SHAKR BAY

Cultural Walk and Campfire at Little Lagoon with Capes from Wura Gura Nyinda.
11 Oct
Friday
FREE Wellness Walk - Lake Joondalup

FREE Wellness Walk - Lake Joondalup

Join us for a free mindful wellness walk at Lake Joondalup during Mental Health Week. Slow down, connect with nature, and nurture your well-being through sensory practices, fostering relaxation and inner peace in a supportive environment.

Student Cafe and community cafe

The students of the school will provide free coffee and food they have made at the student cafe.

Wellbeing Day

We are excited to run our annual Wellbeing Day, coinciding with Mental Health Week, which focuses on educating yourself on how to stay mentally well while providing games and other activities to relax and centre students during the busy school day.
Introductory Walk for Seniors

Introductory Walk for Seniors

A short (under 3km) low intensity bush walk in Jarrahdale to provide an opportunity for Seniors to participate in a social, outdoor activity and build community connection.

Mental Health Week - Pop Up Cafe

FREE Pop Up Cafe experience in nature
Go Outside and Play

Go Outside and Play

Join our 4Families practitioners for a parent/child (5+) playdate and share in the social and physical benefits of moving and connecting with your child while having fun and playing outside.
Mental Health Week Closing Luncheon and Panel Discussion

Mental Health Week Closing Luncheon and Panel Discussion

Join us at the Parmelia Hilton, Perth for lunch as we explore employment, empowerment and expectations to rounds out WA Mental Health Week 2024

Youth Walk & Talk for Mental Health Week

Group Walk & Talk, craft-making activities, and a free sausage sizzle.
Mental Health Workshops

Mental Health Workshops

Raising Resilient Children Workshop
Living Library

Living Library

A living library where the books are people with a lived experience of mental health.

Art Therapy Session - SHARK BAY

Art & Jewellery workshops with She and Janeen. This workshop will focus on mental health & wellbeing.
Happy Hedlanders: Sound Healing & Meditation

Happy Hedlanders: Sound Healing & Meditation

Move and meditate for mental health this October during Portside's Happy Hedlanders series! These FREE community events include pilates, yoga, sound healing and meditation – each offering unique benefits for mental health, contributing to overall wellbeing.
12 Oct
Saturday
Mental Health Week 2024 - Squash your stress!

Mental Health Week 2024 - Squash your stress!

Squash - Massage - Supper - Social Opportunity for all ages and abilities to come together for some healthy activity, relaxation, food and socialisation.
Bottle Top Hill - Empowering Communities, Thriving Workforces

Bottle Top Hill - Empowering Communities, Thriving Workforces

Empower yourselves to take charge of your mental health within your everyday lives with our BTH Citizen Climate Action Plan.
Art Therapy Session - SHARK BAY

Art Therapy Session - SHARK BAY

Session 1 = 10am-12pm for kids (parent or guardian supervision required) Session 2 = 1pm - 3pm for adults online
headspace Youth Market

headspace Youth Market

youth market event !
Manning Tennis Club Open Day

Manning Tennis Club Open Day

Manning Tennis Club is opening its doors to the community to mark the start of the summer season while reinforcing its commitment to supporting the mental wellbeing of others through community and sports.
MENTAL HEALTH SEMINAR

MENTAL HEALTH SEMINAR

In today's fast-paced world, understanding how to effectively manage stress and anxiety is crucial for maintaining for good mental wellbeing and healthy lifestyle on achieving personal and professional success in life. Men & Women- Guidance on handling stress level due to work life balance Young People- Developing motivational level to handle stress due to failure/ negative impact on life Children- Developing body flexibilities and scheduling the time for studies and other activities to keep the mind fresh under control. Seniors - Guidance for healthy food habits and Yoga tips for handling stress created due to health issues

Haka For Life Celebration Ball

2024 Haka For Life Celebration Ball raising money for community initiatives to improve mental wellbeing in men, women and children.
Rock your Mind

Rock your Mind

Rock your mind with rock tunes
Chrysalis @ Clancy's Freo

Chrysalis @ Clancy's Freo

Fundraiser for Accessible and Inclusive Mental Health Workshops in Fremantle
15 Oct
Tuesday
Understanding Grief and Loss

Understanding Grief and Loss

This workshop is designed to help both professionals and those touched by grief to understand its complexities and explore links with mental health and personal wellbeing.
21 Oct
Monday
Responding to Mental Health Challenges

Responding to Mental Health Challenges

This workshop is about building our confidence as first responders to support someone experiencing a mental health challenge. It prepares participants to know how to recognise signs of mental health issues and how to respond in an effective way.
7 Nov
Thursday
Mental Health in the Workplace

Mental Health in the Workplace

One in four Australians will experience a mental illness at some point in their lives. That means that at any given point, a proportion of your workforce is either experiencing, heading towards or recovering from a mental health challenge or disorder.
Preschoolers with Selective Mutism: Transitioning to School

Preschoolers with Selective Mutism: Transitioning to School

Join our webinar on 7th Nov! Learn strategies to help children with selective mutism transition smoothly from preschool to school.
18 Nov
Monday

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid Training

Rosalie Kickett's two-day Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid Training course was developed with input from Aboriginal individuals and mental health professionals. Equips adults with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to recognise, understand and respond to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander adult, experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis.
19 Nov
Tuesday
Being Trauma Responsive

Being Trauma Responsive

This workshop discusses talking safely with someone who is impacted by trauma and teaching simple strategies to support recovery, respond to someone experiencing triggers and improve the experiences of people impacted by trauma when seeking support.
25 Nov
Monday
2024 WA Mental Health Awards

2024 WA Mental Health Awards

The 2024 WA Mental Health Awards will held at the Beaumonde on the Point on Monday, 24 November, where the finalists will be recognised and the winners were announced.
26 Nov
Tuesday
2024 WA Mental Health Conference

2024 WA Mental Health Conference

The State's flagship mental health conference will be held on 26 - 27 November 2024 at Perth Exhibition and Convention Centre.
10 Dec
Tuesday
Positive Psychology Tools

Positive Psychology Tools

This course was developed to provide participants with practical tools that they can use in their work as well as in their daily lives to build and maintain resilience and a sense of wellbeing. The course blends theory/practical activities to provide a pathway to an improved sense of wellbeing.

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