The psychological benefits of crafting – How using your hands to craft improves your mental health and resilience

Stories that Quilts tell...have you ever stopped to listen? (Gala Day) For millennia, people have gathered to create; weaving, sewing and painting everyday objects while sharing stories and supporting each other and their communities. Quilts tell stories of love, pain, grief, laughter and joy. They record the good times, and the struggles of the hard […]

Getting Back Up Again

Join Craig Semple for an inspiring talk on his book Getting Back Up Again, a powerful account of overcoming post-traumatic stress disorder and rebuilding a life of hope and resilience. Drawing on his 25-year police career and personal journey, Craig shares hard-won strategies for navigating stress, trauma, and recovery, offering tools to help others find strength in adversity. Hosted […]

Strength in Vulnerability: An Open Conversation for Men

Join author and mental health advocate Craig Semple (Getting Back Up Again, The Cop That Fell To Earth) for an open and interactive session in partnership with Mindful Margaret River. Craig will share his personal journey, offering insights into suicide, body image and the challenges men face in acknowledging personal struggles. Facilitated by Colin Fox, this session […]

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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training – ASIST

ASIST – The Most Widely Used Suicide Intervention Model in the World Unlock the power to save lives with ASIST – the world’s leading suicide intervention model! If you’re in an MHFA role, peer support, casework, crisis work, or just want to help someone in need, this is the workshop for you. Join the over […]

FASD Prevention with Communities Workshops & The Mental Health Commission Workshop May 13th 2025

One Day Workshop Format Introduction to Fetal Alcohol SpectrumDisorder (FASD)● Planning FASD prevention activities.● Building a FASD prevention network.● Applying for FASD prevention funding.● Further training opportunities (Valuable Conversations) Margaret River Tuesday 13 May 2025from 9:00am - 4:30pm For further information contact FASDprevention@mhc.wa.gov.au

Our Community Volunteers Celebration Arts Margaret River May 19th 2025

You’re Invited! A Celebration of Volunteering Join us for a heartfelt celebration of the volunteers who make Margaret River stronger, kinder, and more connected. This special event brings together local organisations dedicated to environmental conservation, mental well-being, social equity, and the arts. Hosted by Arts Margaret River, Nature Conservation, Mindful Margaret River, The Community Pantry, […]

Conversations About Non-Suicidal-Self-Injury: Margaret River: 20th May 2025

Event description This 4-hour Mental Health First Aid Conversations about Non-Suicidal-Self-Injury course is for any interested adult. You will learn the skills and acquire the knowledge required to safely assist a person who is engaging in self-injury. This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and […]