Mental Health Council of Tasmania in Hobart, Tasmania | Medical and health

Mental Health Council of Tasmania

Locality: Hobart, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6224 9222

Address: Level 1, 131 A Collins Street Hobart 7000 Hobart, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.mhct.org

Likes: 2313

Add/Update information

Reviews

Tags

• Medical and health
• Non-profit organisation
• Social service

24.01.2022 We still have places for our CORES Suicide Prevention Training in Devonport on Friday 18th June. Secure your place by booking through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/151902449315

24.01.2022 FULLY FUNDED PLACES AVAILABLE 3 Day Mindfulness Workshop in Deloraine Do you have clients or co-workers, friends or family who may be interested in learning pra...ctical strategies for reducing stress, finding balance, or managing overwhelming thoughts and feelings? Applications are now open to join our qualified Mindfulness Teacher in this evidence-based program, delivered over 3 days and fully funded for eligible Tasmanian adults. 3 x Sundays 20 June - 04 July - 18 July 10am to 4pm Deloraine Primary School Tea/Coffee provided Applications are essential as some eligiblity requirements apply: www.mindfulnessaus.com.au *Please note that attendance at all three days is required*

23.01.2022 Hobart Out Tennis hosted their inaugural Winter Compass Tournament on Saturday, and WIO were there to offer support and information as part of the event, which ...was made possible by a grant from the Mental Health Council of Tasmania. Three of our staff also played in the tournament, which was huge fun and everyone was so happy and friendly, despite the chilly and windy weather! Congrats to all involved in organising the day, and hopefully this can become an annual thing. WIO can thoroughly recommend heading along to the weekly social hits that HOT have every Tuesday at the Domain Tennis Centre - no previous experience necessary! Contact HOT directly for more information. If you're interested in setting up your own 'Out Tennis' in your corner of Tassie, consider coming along to one of the remaining "Creating Community Connections" sessions being run by Ani, where you can get some tips on running your own community group or activity.

23.01.2022 YNOT and the Mental Health Council of Tasmania will be in Launceston on Thurs 28 Jan 12:30pm-2:30pm! All young people aged 12-25 years are invited to join us to... talk about your hopes and dreams for children and young Tasmanians, as well as what you need to live your best life in Tasmania. Don't miss this great opportunity to have your voice captured in the first-ever Tasmanian Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy! Visit the YNOT website or contact Ezra at [email protected] for more information. https://www.ynot.org.au/whats-on/we-are-coming-launceston City of Launceston Official YAC West Tamar George Town Council Meander Valley Council Northern Midlands Council

20.01.2022 YNOT and the Mental Health Council of Tasmania will be in Queenstown on Tuesday 2 Feb 1pm-3pm! All young people aged 12-25 years are invited to join us to talk... about your hopes and dreams for children and young Tasmanians, as well as what you need to live your best life in Tasmania. Don't miss this great opportunity to have your voice captured in the first-ever Tasmanian Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy! This event is open to all young people in the West Coast area. Transportation is available! Visit the YNOT website or contact Ezra at [email protected] for more information. https://www.ynot.org.au/whats-on/we-are-coming-queenstown West Coast Council

18.01.2022 There are so many ways you can look after your mental health and wellbeing. As we move into Mental Health Week next week, think about ways you shown hope and resilience in the face of the challenges 2020 has thrown at us. Why not try some of these suggestions?' And remember to #checkin with yourself or a friend as 'we all have a role to play'.

18.01.2022 Interested in obtaining your Mental Health First Aid and learning skills on how to provide initial support for those experiencing Mental Health problems? come a...long to Mental Health First Aid training in Ulverstone 5 & 6 October! For more enquiries please email [email protected] or phone: 0412 468 666

16.01.2022 Despite the challenges thrown at us by 2020, many of us have developed self-care strategies without realising. So let's celebrate our personal strength and resilience as we overcame this year's challenges, cared for ourselves and our own mental wellbeing.

14.01.2022 Come and join The Link Youth Health Service on Wednesday 7th October to help celebrate Mental Health Week. They will be hosting a free lunch for young people aged 12 - 25 at 1pm. They are cooking Mexican chili which will be packed full of brain-boosting foods and help your 'brain to boogie!' So come and join them at 57 Liverpool St Hobart, for yummy food and a chat. For other activities this Mental Health Week visit https://mhct.org/mentalhealthweek/program/

14.01.2022 World Mental Health Day is Saturday 10 October. Blitztheblues are holding a free public forum ‘Tough talking and truth telling for loving kindness’ with gues...t speakers and entertainment, at the Huonville Town Hall from 7pm. To find out more about Blitztheblues visit www.blitztheblues.com

13.01.2022 This Mental Health Week learn some tips and tricks to maintain or improve your mental wellbeing at the 'Let it Go' Stress Management Workshop. Over two workshops learn practical tools on how to reduce your stressors, challenge you thinking about stress and feel more peaceful and relaxed. To find out more visit https://buff.ly/30eziJZ And to find more events happening in your area this Mental Health week, visit https://mhct.org/mentalhealthweek/program/

13.01.2022 Join us at the ‘National Symposium on Homelessness and Mental Health' this October. This conference aims to discuss the issues surrounding homelessness, particularly in relation to mental health, what services are available for those who are homeless and require assistance, what can be done to better these services and how these issues can be minimised in the future. Limited seats are available so be quick to RSVP by registering yourself via https://events.humanitix.com/national-symposium-on-homeless

12.01.2022 Going into this Mental Health Week celebrating and acknowledging that 'we all have a role to play', jump over to Stampede Stigma to learn how we can work together to change attitudes and behaviours and provide safe and supportive environments for those experiencing mental health issues. For more mental health events happening this Mental Health Week visit us at https://mhct.org/mentalhealthweek/program/

12.01.2022 The challenges faced by the Tasmanian community due to COVID-19 have tested us all. On this sunny Tuesday, let us all acknowledge the strength, resilience and hope we have shown as a community. Never underestimate hope and its power to connect and unite us. Our human compassion binds us the one to the other not in pity or patronizingly, but as human beings who have learnt how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future. Nelson Mandela

12.01.2022 Mornings can be hard, especially those of us who have experienced or experience depression. Here is an article with some tips from others sharing what has helped them. https://loom.ly/oWKlaR8

11.01.2022 Co-Design workshop to support the development of the #checkin website, providing workplaces with resources to support mental health. As part of the Mental Health Council of Tasmania/Menzies collaboration we will also be facilitating a face to face co-design workshop to get everyday perspectives to improve the availability of information on the MHCT #checkin mental wellness website. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/co-design-workshop-feedback

11.01.2022 Come and experience KindaListening in one of the FREE sessions with Linda next Monday or Friday (booking required). Linda will then be offering regular weekly sessions on a Monday afternoon.

09.01.2022 #Checkin with the emergency workers in your life. They have risen above and beyond the challenges 2020 has thrown at Australia.

09.01.2022 If you find yourself in the situation of being an accidental counsellor when a friend confides in you, it can be hard to know if you're doing or saying the righ...t things. It's important to know you don't have to have all the answers, but you can be there for them. Here are some things you can say to keep the conversation going and help where you can: https://bit.ly/3lMqNhO

08.01.2022 A Tasmanian Lifeline 1800 94 44 34 can help young Tasmanians when things aren't going so great. They'll even offer to call you back at a time that suits you to #checkin and see how you're travelling! You can also find podcasts, websites, apps and other resources to help you stay on top of your mental wellbeing, or check in with someone you care about, at checkin.org.au

08.01.2022 The Tasmanian Mental Health Reform Program Team would like to invite you to come along to our second round of Information Sessions. This is a great opportunity to receive an update on the progress the Reform Program Team has made to develop the program actions and have any questions you may have answered. Two sessions covering the same information will be held to ensure as many people can attend as possible, noting that the venue has large capacity and ample parking on site.... We look forward to seeing you there

07.01.2022 Supporting your child’s mental health and wellbeing can be tricky. Sometimes you don’t know where to find information or don’t quite understand what they are going through. ‘Emerging Minds’ is a podcast where health professionals discuss arrange of topics relating to children and their mental health and wellbeing. Check it out here: https://emergingminds.com.au/resources/podcast/ And how about checking other podcasts at www.checkin.org.au.

07.01.2022 Odd Socks Day is nearly here - Friday 9 October is the day to pop on your odd socks, raise awareness of mental ill-health and help GROW fundraise. We're partne...ring oddsockmob, an Adelaide sock company who designs odd socks! For every online purchase, Odd Sock Mob will donate a percentage to Grow Australia. Jump online and check it out. It's a great way to raise awareness and reduce the stigma of mental health issues and a fun way to help GROW raise funds to continue supporting the community. https://www.oddsockmob.com/odd-socks-day/

07.01.2022 The Brain Injury Association of Tasmania (BIAT) invite you to attend 'We all have a role to play: The value of shared experiences' - a Mental Health Week 2020 event, sponsored by the Mental Health Council of Tasmania. The event is for individuals with a lived experience of brain injury (including stroke, tumour, trauma, degenerative neurological diseases, etc) and/or mental health, and their families and carers.

06.01.2022 @droughtfloodaus and @RotaryAustralia are bringing ‘one stop shops’ to St Mary’s on Wednesday 2 December to provide support and advice on the drought and challe...nges like COVID-19. These events bring together all levels of government, charities, not-for-profit and agricultural organisations to support farmers and rural and regional communities living through the immediate and longer-term effects of drought. It is an excellent opportunity for farmers, families and rural communities to grab a sausage sandwich, catch up with friends and neighbours and find out what support is available during drought and tough times. Come down to St Mary’s Community Hall, Gardiners Creek Rd, St Mary’s between 4pm and 8pm and say hello.

05.01.2022 Are you 16-25 and have a passion for youth mental health and well-being? Do you want to join us at local events promoting headspace? To find out more, or to submit your Expression of Interest go to https://form.jotform.com/202610983477864 OR call us on 6231 2927 OR email us at [email protected]... Expressions of Interest close Friday November 13.

05.01.2022 Another wonderful community event coming up soon, this time from a project we're proud to support - Students Against Racism. Don't miss this opportunity to see ...the powerful show that the group have developed this year. It is showing at the Peacock Theatre in Salamanca Arts Centre on June 25 and 26. Buy your tickets and find more information here: www.trybooking.com/BRVWM [image description: 8 young people look into the camera. They are posed around piles of suitcases and have serious expressions on their faces. The event summary reads: Students Against Racism present a special performance for Refugee Week 2021. Sixteen young people for diverse cultural backgrounds share their stories of why they left their homelands, the journeys that brought them to Australia and their lives now. The group uses drama, movement and voice to portray their experiences.]

05.01.2022 Make a #MentalHealthPromise to find some colour and fun in your day! What would that look like for you? Visit lookafteryourmentalhealthaustralia.org.au/make-a-promise to make and share your own #MentalHealthPromise! #LookAfterYourMentalHealthAustralia #WMHD2020

03.01.2022 This Mental Health Week join the Dorset Community House for a drive-in movie night. Bring some popcorn, hot chocolate and a warm blanket, and snuggle down with your family to watch Ugly Dolls, where weirdness is celebrated, strangeness is special and beauty is embraced as more than meets the eye. To find other events happening this Mental Health Week visit https://mhct.org/mentalhealthweek/program/

02.01.2022 Come along on Wednesday 7th for a FREE Heart-Centred Wellbeing session with Klaus. It's well worth checking out!

02.01.2022 We would also add #checking in with yourself!

02.01.2022 The South Eastern Tasmanian Aborignial Corporation invites all Aboriginal men living in the Huon Valley to attend their October Men’s Group for Mental Health Week. There will be a walking group, healthy shared BBQ and yarning circle, with men of all ages and fitness levels welcome! More information on this event and others can be found at https://mhct.org/mentalhealthweek/program/

01.01.2022 MHCT Board Nominations have opened for 2020. We are seeking to fill two elected director positions on its Board of Directors. Applications are sought from people across Tasmania with an interest in mental health and who meet the skills criteria outlined on page 2 of the nomination form. Applications close at 5.00pm on Wednesday 14 October.... More information can be found here https://mhct.org/mhct-board-nominations-2019/

01.01.2022 Next week is Mental Health Week. This is the perfect opportunity to #checkin on your own mental wellbeing and that of friends and family. It's also a great time to acknowledge and celebrate the your own personal strength and resiliance in overcoming the challenges 2020 has thrown at us all. So join us in celebrating Mental Health Week 2020: 'We all have a role to play'. To find events that are happening in your area and online visit https://mhct.org/mentalhealthweek/program/