Mental Health Month Events
With over 30 events planned across the ACT for Mental Health Month in 2021, it is set to be another amazing year!
COVID-19 Lockdown in the ACT has meant many events have changed how, what and when they will deliver events for Mental Health Month this year. Please check with the event provider whether there have been any changes to the format of the event.
If you are interested in hosting an event for 2021 and would like to promote it in the calendar we encourage you to register your event.
Calendar of Events 2021
The Movement Project
1 October 2021, 2:00:00 am
Online
An introductory program to Creative Dance and Movement developed to complete online and at you own pace over an 8 week period. The Movement Project is an organisation that supports the development of creative programs for the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Let’s Look at Depression
12 November 2021, 10:00:00 pm
32 Dallachy St, Page ACT 2614, Australia
Depression is becoming a common experience. This free event turns the spotlight on depression in the opening session entitled “Mental Health”. The following session “Stress Better,” looks at life skills which improve the mental health of participants.
belconnenshed.com.au
Biodanza - Dance of Life
13 November 2021, 3:00:00 am
Corroboree Park, Ainslie ACT 2602, Australia
Inviting you to a re-gathering and re-uniting both with our Canberra community of dancers and also with the parts of yourself that need attention and care and are really looking forward to moving freely! $35 tickets
Writing short poems for self-care
25 November 2021, 11:00:00 pm
27 Mulley St, Holder ACT 2611, Australia
Writing can be a very therapeutic form of self-care. This two hour workshop has a a brief history of Tanka poetry, examples and time to practice writing your own work with feedback. All materials, tea, coffee and biccies provided.
Mini Quotes Journal for Self-care
26 November 2021, 3:00:00 am
27 Mulley St, Holder ACT 2611, Australia
Learn how to create a gorgeous keepsake, as an encouraging reminder of the magic in the world we live in.A perfect way to enjoy discovering and uncovering your creative self, with easy to follow tutorials and printable quotes included.
Tea, coffee and biscuits included
Exercising Your Mind & Body
2 December 2021, 11:30:00 pm
20 Genge St, Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
We invite you to a workshop with the theme “Exercising Your Mind & Body” with gentle exercise and mindfulness techniques. You may choose to participate or simply observe and enjoy. Resource packs including stress balls and exercise sheets, will be provided for participants.
A Beary Lovely Morning
8 December 2021, 11:00:00 pm
145/146 Benjamin Way, Belconnen ACT 2617, Australia
Mental health consumers are warmly invited to a ‘beary’ lovely morning where you will build your own personal teddy bear buddy.
actmhcn@actmhcn.org.au or call 0408 274 053 by Friday 26 November
