Mental Health and Wellbeing

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Wellbeing

Connection and belonging is essential for our wellbeing and good overall health. Healthy relationships with friends and family along with connection to the local community contribute to everyone’s overall wellbeing. There are many ways to connect within our community.

Clubs & groups

The communities in and around the Shire of Augusta Margaret River are full of amazing opportunities to connect and enjoy social activities with like minded individuals.

There are groups for everyone. To find a full list of community groups, view the Rotary Directory list of Clubs and Other community groups.

Culture and Arts

Engaging in cultural and creative pursuits increases a sense of connection, reduces loneliness and isolation, and has the potential to build connections with people of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

The Wadandi (Saltwater People) have had continued connection to the boodja where we work and live. To find out more about local Wadandi culture, visit the Undalup website.

The Karri Karrak Aboriginal Corporation is the regional corporation for the South West Boojarah region. This region refers to the Wadandi, Bibulmun/Piblemen and Kaneang Noongar language or dialectical groups. Learn more about Karri Karrak here.

Arts Margaret River exists to support and nurture the work of artists across all disciplines, and to foster a love of the arts within our community.

Visit their website to find out more and see upcoming events.

Volunteer opportunities

Margaret River and surrounding community are full of amazing opportunities to contribute and give back.

If you are looking for a way to help people in need, visit Seek Volunteering or Volunteering WA view current availabilities.

Or you can look at joining Mindful Margaret River, click here.

Social prescribing

Social prescribing is a service in primary healthcare where doctors refer patients to non-medical activities like fitness programs, movie clubs, or meditation. It’s gaining global attention as research shows it reduces loneliness and isolation by connecting people to community groups and activities.

Though promising as a healthcare addition, adoption in Australia has been limited. With rising loneliness, especially after pandemic restrictions, health advocates are calling for more social prescribing initiatives.

Locally, there are many free or low-cost community activities, groups, and support services to explore.

Local events

Arts Margaret River – What’s On Calendar

Margaret River Region – Events and What’s On calendar

Mindful Margaret River – Events

Shire of Augusta Margaret River – Events Calendar