Mental Health Matters: A Community Symposium
Spend an afternoon hearing from leading mental health and wellbeing practitioners at this free community event.
Special guest speakers from The Hey Mate Project and the Get Real podcast will explore topics such as how to harness the power of your mind and change a negative mindset, as well as general tips to boost focus and wellbeing.
Aimee Davies from The Hey Mate Project will present Creative Minds, Healthy Lives, focusing on practical, inclusive tools to support mental health and wellbeing in creative and community settings. Key themes will include creative burnout, stress management, resilience, community care and understanding mental health in everyday life.
Pop by the Distracted booth for creative activities throughout the afternoon and explore a variety of support services at information stalls.
Guests are welcome to attend the full symposium or drop in at any time to explore the workshops or stalls.
| Schedule | |
| 12.30pm | Doors open |
| 12.45pm | Welcome and Acknowledgment of Country |
| 1.00pm | Hey Mate Workshop (1 hour) |
| 2.30pm | Get Real Workshop (30 mins) |
| 3.30pm | Concludes |
Come together in a welcoming, inclusive space to connect, learn, and be inspired. Register today.
Event and ticketing details
Date and time
| Wednesday 8 October - 12.30pm |
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Tickets
| Free : | Registration essential |
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Who is it for?
This event welcomes anyone with an interest in mental health and wellbeing — including creatives, community members, and people with or supporting someone with disability or neurodivergence.
Box Office hours:
Monday – Friday 9am to 4pm, and 1 hour prior to performances