Events List

Liptember Campaign

The Liptember Campaign is an annual Fundraising campaign run for the month of September, with the aim to raise vital funds and awareness for Australian women’s mental health. Liptember encourages Aussies to rock their favourite coloured lipstick everyday in the month of September, as a colourful way to spark REAL conversations about women's mental health and raise funds while doing so. Get involved - www.liptember.com.au

8k per Day Challenge

NEW CHALLENGE! - Run or walk 8km per day for 30 days for the 8 Australians we lose through suicide every day. Raise awareness and much-needed funds to help save lives and deliver community-based mental health services in Australia. Together we can combat depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses. Create or join a Team or embark on the challenge as an individual. Let's rise to the challenge, to build a mentally healthier and stronger Australia! SIGN UP TODAY! (8k per Day Challenge (grassrootz.com) #runformentalhealth #run #walk #newchallenge #mentalhealth #8kperday #community #healthybodyandmind #fitness #challenge #suicidepreventionday

Free

The Men’s Table Entree Online via Zoom VIC

online via Zoom

An introduction to The Men's Table through stories and dialogue... for men interested in being part of a Men’s Table "It really gives me a sense of belonging - I feel a part of something" - James, Entree attendee "A chance to have a different kind of conversation with men from the normal one down at the pub or at work" - Carlos, Entree attendee -- The Entree will introduce you to how the Men's Table works in a relaxed and conversational online video call. You'll meet other men, learn about how a Table operates, and get a good feel for whether it is a fit for you. It will be hosted by two experienced members from existing Tables, sharing our experiences from our 140++ Tables, and responding to your questions, concerns and ideas as you consider joining an existing Men's Table or being part of starting a newly forming Table in your local area. -- What is the Men’s Table? The Men’s Table is all about men serving men. The first Men's Table (MT1) began in 2011 with 12 men who have met once a month for dinner and ever since. It is now growing to become a national charity and community of men. The Men’s Table creates a unique environment for […]

$5.50

The Men’s Table Entree Online via Zoom – SA

online via Zoom

An introduction to The Men's Table through stories and dialogue... for men interested in being part of a Men’s Table "It really gives me a sense of belonging - I feel a part of something" - James, Entree attendee "A chance to have a different kind of conversation with men from the normal one down at the pub or at work" - Carlos, Entree attendee -- The Entree will introduce you to how the Men's Table works in a relaxed and conversational online video call. You'll meet other men, learn about how a Table operates, and get a good feel for whether it is a fit for you. It will be hosted by experienced members from existing Tables, sharing our experiences from our 150++ Tables, and responding to your questions, concerns and ideas as you consider joining an existing Men's Table or being part of starting a newly forming Table in your local area. -- What is the Men’s Table? The Men’s Table is all about men serving men. The first Men's Table (MT1) began in 2011 with 12 men who have met once a month for dinner and ever since. It is now growing to become a national charity and community of men. The Men’s Table creates a unique environment for men […]

$5.50

The Australian Counselling Association ACA Annual Conference

Hilton Sydney 488 George St, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Join your peers and sector professionals to explore resilience-building throughout the mental health sector! ACA is excited to be bringing our Annual Conference to Sydney, New South Wales, in September of this year! The Conference will be held over three days, continuing our tradition of delivering top-notch training, cutting edge workshops and invaluable opportunities to network and learn from industry experts. Tickets are limited, don't miss this opportunity! Register now with the Early Bird rates available until July 1st ! The Conference offers a range of programs and packages to build the professional capacity of front-line mental health providers, academics, researchers, and private practitioners, by providing insight into the delivery of mental health services at all levels.

LAP it UP

LAP it UP is a fitness and fundraising swim challenge to swim laps for youth mental health awareness and suicide prevention in rural and regional communities. It takes place over 15 days from 1st - 15 October 2023. LAP it UP encourages participants to achieve their personal best both in and out of the water by completing laps (in the water) and raising funds (out of the water). Sponsorship is sought from friends, family and the local community via an online fundraising platform for every lap swum. All funds raised go towards Youth Live4Life’s award winning, evidence based, youth mental health and suicide prevention initiative, Live4Life.

Accidental Counsellor Train the Trainer Program

Virtual , Australia

The Accidental Counsellor 1-day workshop provides participants with the skills to talk to someone going through a difficult time; having relationship issues; not coping with life; or feeling helpless. This course will help your participants respond in a helpful and meaningful way. They will learn how to have a difficult conversation; help someone identify their strengths provide them with strategies to manage their stress and distress better; re-frame their thinking to give them a different perspective on things that previously appeared negative and unachievable. The Virtual T4T is effectively delivered over a 4-day period period. This ensures that all participants understand the theories, principles and key concepts that underpin and inform the Accidental Counsellor program; fully grasp and are able to demonstrate their ability to explain the contents of the program, and lastly to gain confidence in their ability to competently deliver this program to their audiences.

$2500

Mindframe training: Public communication about suicide & mental ill-health

online via Zoom

A free Mindframe training session on safe and sensitive public communication around suicide and mental ill-health This Mindframe training session will include: A brief overview of the Mindframe program The Australian context, with current data The guidelines in-depth Examples of problematic communication Information about help-seeking and self-care Opportunity for a Q&A with Everymind team members about Mindframe.

Free

Data in Practice Webinar: National Coronial Information System overview and demonstration of Fatal Facts Tool

NCIS have presented a number of Data seminars – this time they will run through the standard general information session, with material of interest to SPA members, including a demonstration of the Fatal Facts tool.  This will be of particular interest to researchers, but is also helpful for policymakers, advocates, etc.  2pm 5 October 2023.  We will be running through our standard general information session and will include some bonus material that may be of particular interest to your membership including a demonstration of our Fatal facts tool. Please note the session does not include a demonstration of the NCIS database.  We anticipate that the session will run for 50 mins. We are happy to answer questions on the day, noting that we cannot answer questions relating to specific case data (including number of suicides).  Session overview  The National Coronial Information System (NCIS) is a data repository containing information on deaths reported to a coroner in Australia and New Zealand. It is an essential data tool for both coroners and researchers to obtain nationally standardised information about the causes of preventable death and injury.  The NCIS is a voluntary data sharing collaboration between coroners courts from each Australian state and […]

Spark Tank

Pittwater RSL 82 Mona Vale Road, Mona Vale, NSW, Australia

What is Spark Tank – Spark Tank is a business ‘pitch’ event that includes at risk young people and helps ignite their spark and bring their ideas to life. The event encourages young people to come together, form a team and work towards a constructive goal. They will also connect with their judge and mentor as part of the follow-up mentoring program, for continued support and momentum. See last year’s highlights: https://youtu.be/QwXp6Gm9VCM

Free

Mindframe training: Public communication about suicide & mental ill-health

online via Zoom

A free Mindframe training session on safe and sensitive public communication around suicide and mental ill-health This Mindframe training session on safe and sensitive public communication around suicide and mental ill-health will include: A brief overview of the Mindframe program The Australian context, with current data The guidelines in-depth Examples of problematic communication Information about help-seeking and self-care Opportunity for a Q&A with Everymind team members about Mindframe. Please note: This event will take place at 1:00pm AEDT

Free

R U OK? Bay of Fires Fundraising Trek

Support R U OK? in the stunning Bay of Fires Tasmania is a trekkers dream, famed for its fresh air, spectacular scenery and unique wildlife - you will be enthralled and inspired every step of the way. This challenge will take you through diverse Tasmanian landscapes, as you trek along endless stretches of secluded beaches with fiery rocky headlands, wander through forests with hidden waterfalls and marvel at striking coastlines with pristine water. In December 2023 we will embark on the R U OK? Bay of Fires Trek, one of Australia’s greatest natural beauties. We cover 35 kilometres over 4 days. Their mission is to empower people to meaningfully connect and lend support by building the motivation, confidence and skills of help-givers to start conversations with anyone struggling with life. But we need your support. The funds you raise on the R U OK? Bay of Fires Trek 2023 will go towards funding nation-wide campaigns to help better prepare people to look out for their mates and have life-changing conversations. R U OK?’s vision is a world where we're all connected and protected from suicide.

$2680