Archived What’s On
The following are items that have been included in our 'What's On' section in the past.
VTPU Seminar and Case Presentation
In this seminar Professor Helen Herrman will discuss her experience in convening a taskforce for the World Psychiatric Association(WPA). The seminar (at Fitzroy) will be followed by a transcultural case study presented a Psychiatric Registrar from St Vincent’s Hospital. May 16 2012
The Deck of Dreams project – Opening Day
Being launched on 16th May 2012 (10:30am — 12:30pm at The O'Brien Centre cnr Victoria and Burton Streets, Darlinghurst, NSW), the Deck of Dreams Project is about gathering a collection of hopes and dreams from people who have been impacted by mental health issues.
Art Therapy and Depression workshop at Maitland
Karen Adler is a Transpersonal Art Therapist who is conducting an Art Therapy and Depression workshop at Maitland Regional Art Gallery on Saturday, May 12 2012. Depression often causes people to withdraw and become lost in their feelings, whereas art activities offer a means to release negative emotions, reconnect with yourself and reconnect with other people.
Grief and Mindfulness: the Zen way of turning suffering inside-out
The National Association for Loss & Grief (Vic) Inc conducted a workshop in Melbourne on 9 May 2012 to introduce participants to the Zen approach to loss and grief.
The workshop was designed for Counsellors, Nurses, Social Workers, Psychologists, Teachers, Emergency Services staff and others in a helping role.
The Mental Health & Wellbeing of Young People seminar, Brisbane 2012
Australia's leading experts were in Brisbane on 4 May 2012 to present to you in person, authoritative and up-to-date information on current issues surrounding young people today!
Supported by Headspace, The Australian Communication And Media Authority, The National Cannabis Information And Prevention Centre, Collective Shout, Acer.
Bipolar Disorder Seminar, South Yarra, May 1 2012
In this seminar Prof John Tiller presented bipolar disorder as a mental disorder which affects between 1% and 5% of the community.
ASIST Workshop — Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
ASIST is the most widely used suicide intervention model in the world. ASIST was run by registered LivingWorks trainers and uses internationally standardised learning materials. The workshop was to be held on Saturday 21 & Sunday 22nd April at 9.30am-5.30pm. It was a requirement to attend both full days.
Scholarships for Altering States Conference at Brisbane 7-8 June 2012
Queensland Alliance for Mental Health Inc has been awarded funding to provide scholarships for individuals to attend the 2012 Altering States Conference. Individuals eligible are: 1) Individuals with a lived experience of mental illness 2) Carers of individuals with a lived experience of mental illness 3) People who reside in a rural or remote locations within Australia who are currently working in the field of mental health.
Applications for scholarships closed on Friday 30 March 2012.
Grief and Mindfulness: the Zen way of turning suffering inside-out
The National Association for Loss & Grief (Vic) Inc is conducting a workshop in Melbourne on 29 March 2012 to introduce participants to the Zen approach to loss and grief.
The workshop is designed for Counsellors, Nurses, Social Workers, Psychologists, Teachers, Emergency Services staff and others in a helping role.
NALAG weekend workshops at Geelong: Non-finite loss and grief & and the Zen way
The NALAG (Vic) Rural Education Program will kick off with a weekend program of 2 workshops at the Geelong Conference Centre on Saturday 21st April and Sunday 22nd April 2012.
Both workshops have been run successfully in Melbourne a number of times and have been held in other regional centres. Both attract RCNA CNE points and NALAG OPD/CPD points.
safeTALK Workshop: Suicide Alertness for Everyone
The Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria is conducting a workshop on 19 March 2012 at Surrey Hills, Victoria to make participants more aware and better prepared to deal with potential suicides.
Inquiry Into Workforce Participation by people with a mental illness.
The Family & Community Development Committee is calling for submissions to its current Inquiry into Workforce Participation by People with Mental Illness.
The Committee anticipates the timeframe for its tabling its report will be extended, in which case it will consider extending the submission closing date. Until this occurs, the submission closing date is 11 November 2011. Any extensions to the timelines and submission closing date will be publicised on the Committee website: www.parliament.vic.gov.au/fcdc/
Grief and Mindfulness: the Zen way of turning suffering inside-out
The National Association for Loss & Grief (Vic) Inc is conducting a workshop to introduce participants to the Zen approach to loss and grief.
The workshop is designed for Counsellors, Nurses, Social Workers, Psychologists, Teachers, Emergency Services staff and others in a helping role.
Free ‘Beautiful Soul’ workshop
Saturday 22 October 2011 from 10.30am – 2pm at the Ulladulla Youth Centre
The Shoalhaven City Council will be hosting the free ‘Beautiful Soul’ workshop, addressing the issues of adolescent depression and suicide, at the Ulladulla Youth Centre on Saturday 22 October from 10.30am – 2pm. The workshop is sponsored by Shoalhaven City Council, the Shoalhaven City Council Youth Advisory Committee, Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Awareness Network and Ulladulla Youth Centre.
It will feature a presentation from award winning motivational speaker and Vision in Mind CEO, Fay Jackson as well as youth acoustic performances, question and answer sessions and light refreshments. Ms Jackson will provide information on the benefits of mentoring and meditation as well as advice and links to a host of local support networks.
“The workshop is designed to help empower individuals to believe in themselves and take control of their situation. The workshop is free to residents of all ages. I would encourage anyone suffering from or wanting to learn more about depression to attend the workshop.”
For more information please contact.
Gold Coast Wellness Festival
Saturday 15th October 2011 10am – 2pm
Be Active. Get Connected. Stay Involved
General Practice Gold Coast (GPGC) is hosting a 'Wellness Festival' – a community event to celebrate Wellbeing on the Gold Coast during Mental Health Week.
Admission is free and there will be lots of free entertainment and activities including live performances, Rock Climbing. Jumping Castle, Farm Animals, Face Painting and more. There will also be food for purchase including a sausage sizzle and international food. Bring a rug and sit on the grass in front of the stage.
Venue: Marine Parade Southport, Broadwater Park (opposite Australia Fair)
Launch of Mental Health Week 2011 – Melbourne, Victoria
BMW Edge Theatre, Federation Square Sunday 9th October 10:00 am -12 noon
Speakers: The Hon Mary Wooldridge, Minister for Mental Health, Professor Graham Burrows, AO KCSJ MD DSc, President of the Mental Health Foundation (Victoria)
Bring your friends and family to celebrate the Launch of Mental Health Week 2011. The event starts with morning tea at 10:00am with information stalls from many organisations active in mental health, followed by a fun event of music, dance and presentations.
Please let us know if you are able to join us to assist with catering. RSVP: email or Ph:.
Mindfulness Introduction – Geelong Victoria
Wednesday 12th October 1.30pm – 3pm
There are numerous researched and anecdotal benefits of mindfulness practice. These range from more effectively dealing with physical and emotional pain; increasing self awareness, and managing anxiety and depression.
Psychologist Michael Anderson, who utilises mindfulness as a major part of his psychological work, will present an introduction to Mindfulness Practice.
This is a free event organised by Pathways Rehabilitation and Support Services. Ror more information (venue etc) please call Barwon Health.
The Sydney Mindfulness Seminar
14th October 2011
Professor Russell Meares, Dr Bruno Cayoun and Dr Louise Hayes are each presenting on different aspects of Mindfulness, including Mindfulness-integrated CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy).
This seminar sounds like it will be of enormous benefit in improving our own mental health or to help others with depression and other mood disorders.
The organisers of the Sydney Mindfullness Seminar are providing us with a 5% discount for individual bookings, and a 10% discount for groups of 3 or more 
'Walk of Pride' – Central Coast Gosford
Mental health carers ARAFMI on the Central Coast would like to invite everyone to our third annual “Walk of Pride” to be held in Gosford in October – mental health month. We have more information about this on our Central Coast Mental Health Week Events page.
Yakkalla Open Day – Central Coast, Bateau Bay
19th October 2011
Yakkalla is a social and recreation program based in Bateau Bay for people whose lives are affected by mental health issues. As part of Mental health month, Yakkalla is having an open day to showcase itself to the community. We have more information about this on our Central Coast Mental Health Week Events page.
Mental Health Week 2011 in Adelaide
October 9th – 16th 2011
There are quite a few mental health week activities happening in Adelaide this coming week, so we have popped them on a separate page for people in SA to browse through!
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