Mental Health Week Event Program

Minds Do Matter is an annual statewide exhibition celebrating mental health, wellbeing and the power of creativity to bring people together.

In 2026, three exhibitions will be presented across Tasmania:

* Moonah Arts Centre, Hobart – 25th September – 24th October
* RANT Arts, Devonport – 10th October – 13th November
* QVMAG Inveresk, Launceston – 10th October – 6th December

This year’s theme, Reflect: Appreciate the little things, invites us to pause and notice the everyday moments, people, places and experiences that bring us joy, connection and meaning.

The exhibitions feature a diverse collection of creative works from people across Tasmania, offering different perspectives on mental health, wellbeing and the things that matter to us.

Presented as part of Mental Health Week, Minds Do Matter celebrates creativity, encourages conversations about mental health and invites everyone to take a moment to reflect.

See each gallery website for opening times.

Hosted by RANT Arts Inc.

During Mental Health Week, Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre will be providing FREE access to a range of their programs and activities to remove barriers associated with participating in programs that support our Mental Health and Wellbeing!

To register for any of the upcoming sessions, get in touch by calling the centre on 6244 6346 or email info@wmnc.org.au

Hosted by Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre.

Join us across Bicheno and Coles Bay for a welcoming program of free activities for Mental Health Week and the theme “Appreciate the Little Things.”

Enjoy yoga, qigong, sound sessions, breathwork, cold-water activities, paddleboarding, creative workshops, community circles, and our Communi-Tea gathering.

These inclusive events offer opportunities to slow down, connect with others, spend time in nature and support mental wellbeing.

Everyone is welcome.

Let’s put scarecrows everywhere on the East Coast!

Scarecrows keep an eye out and guard against bad things happening. They are usually made from odd bits and bobs brought together to form something whole. Just like people, who are shaped by many life experiences, both good and bad. Mental health is about embracing all those parts and still seeing value and dignity.

Please dress your scarecrow in something orange for Mental Health Week! Join the scarecrow trail to start the conversation.

Supported by Spring Bay Suicide Prevention Network and local organisations across the East Coast.

Slow down and enjoy a relaxed outdoor art experience at Woolmers Estate, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed working farm.

Surrounded by stunning landscapes, heritage buildings and farm life, you’ll be guided through sketching and painting using watercolour En Plein Air, pastel and acrylic techniques.

All materials are provided and no experience is needed.

The demonstrations are held outdoors at the Servants Kitchen with activities moving indoors if required.

Designed to be accessible and suitable for seniors, this welcoming workshop offers a gentle way to connect and unwind.

Light refreshments included.

Reserve a spot: 0439 684 648

Hosted by Northern Midlands Council.

Proudly supported by Mental Health Council of Tasmania, The Tasmanian State Government and the Northern Midlands Council.

Each year Cygnet turns orange to raise awareness of suicide and to get people talking.

From the 3rd of October – 17th October the township of Cygnet will be decorated with large orange flowers, orange flags, bows and ribbons. A delight to see!

Come on down and enjoy a coffee in our town and see our colourful display.

Hosted by Cygnet Cares Suicide Prevention Network.

Share the Sunshine is a free community picnic celebrating kindness, connection and a sense of belonging.

Enjoy a free picnic box, take part in fun activities, meet local organisations, spark meaningful conversations and simply enjoy a relaxing afternoon by the water.

Whether you’re coming with friends, family or on your own, there’s a place for you.

Hosted by New Mornings.

Wear a splash of colour and join our community walk in Mental Health Week (3 – 11 October) to help increase awareness about mental health and connect with your community.

This year’s event will be held at Rosny Farm on Saturday, 3 October, from 11 – 1pm, with the community walk taking place on the Rosny Parklands Circuit Track.

There will be prizes (including most colourfully dressed), a free BBQ, live music, and activities.

We are holding this event during Mental Health Week to help reduce stigma around mental illness, promote positive mental health, and foster conversations around mental health and wellbeing.

It also serves as a reminder to Appreciate the Little Things, in support of Mental Health Council of Tasmania’s campaign to encourage people to pause, reflect, and find calm in small, everyday moments.

Lifeline Tasmania will provide in-person mental health support on the day.

Hosted by Clarence City Council.

Come along to the Bicheno Communi-tea event for Mental Health Week!

Clothes, book and toy swap: bring 10 items, take 10 items.

Free BBQ, gold coin morning tea, or bring a plate to share.

Live music, photographic exhibition, face painting, and lots more!

Hosted by cohealth

Picnic in the Park is a fun time for families. Cirque Tas has joined us with a free Circus workshop. Christian will be on board to show you all the tricks.

Byo packed lunch or support the Cygnet Cares Suicide Prevention Network’s barbecue.

Lots of fun in the park!

Hosted by Cygnet Cares Suicide Prevention Network

Recovery College Tasmania brings meaningful free mental health education to connect with Tasmanian communities across a range of in-person and online events.

It’s an opportunity to celebrate glimmers of hope with each other.

Join us and listen to lived experiences for mental health recovery.

Let’s learn, share and grow together!

MHW-RCT-timetable-2026

Join community members and Wellways lived experience staff at our Poetry for the Soul reading event.

Entries from our competition will be read and displayed, with the opportunity for an open mic session for community members to express lived experience on the day.

This event is open to all members of the community; read a poem or simply enjoy the creative stories and poetry of others in this supportive and encouraging space for writers with lived experience of mental health issues.

Cash prizes will be awarded + free lunch provided.

For more information contact: soulpoetrytas@wellways.org or call Mads on 0447 665 920.

Wheelchair Yoga for Mental Health Week
Move. Breathe. Connect.

Join ParaQuad Tasmania for a free, fully accessible adaptive yoga session this Mental Health Week.

This gentle, 45 minute session is designed for people with physical disability and spinal cord injury, and welcomes carers and allied health professionals too. Led by Ange Miezitis, a qualified adaptive yoga instructor from Onsen Wellbeing, the session is suitable for all abilities and prior yoga experience is not required.

Following the session, stay on for coffee and conversation at Rivulet Cafe, C3 Convention Centre. It’s a relaxed chance to connect with others in the community, share a coffee, and hear more about ParaQuad Tasmania’s free Propel Peer Coaching program.

This year’s Mental Health Week theme is “Appreciate the little things.” For many of us, a slow breath, a good stretch, or simply feeling welcome in a room are the little things that make a real difference. This event was created with that spirit in mind.

When: Tuesday 6 October 2026, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Where: C3 Convention Centre, Hobart (dedicated accessible meeting room)
Cost: Free
Who: Open to people with physical disability, spinal cord injury, carers, and allied health professionals

Places are limited, so please register early to secure your spot.

This event is proudly supported by the Mental Health Council of Tasmania and the Tasmanian Government as part of Mental Health Week 2026.

Join Phoenix Community House in celebrating Mental Health Week!

On Tuesday the 6th at 11am we will meet for Storytelling at the Currie Library.

Also during the week we will be painting orange poles with quotes and pictures to put in our garden!

Hosted by Phoenix Community House.

Celebrate Mental Health Week with Baptcare and the Glamorgan Spring Bay community!

All ages, free BBQ, arts and crafts, games and activities.

Hosted by BaptCare/BaptistCare.

Join Alison at Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre for a FREE mat pilates session!

Move your body, support your mind, a take a moment for you.

BYO mat!

To register, get in touch by calling the centre on 6244 6346 or email info@wmnc.org.au

Hosted by Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre.

Protective Interruption is a practical one-hour workshop designed for educators, teachers, administration staff, and others who may receive sensitive disclosures as part of their work, particularly in environments that are not appropriate for these conversations.

Hosted by Lifeline Tasmania.

Spaces are limited – book now. 

A free community connection day, filled with lots of activities, come and try workshops, entertainment, service providers and all the small things in life that are good for your wellbeing and bring you joy.

Hosted by Break O’Day Council.

A supportive workshop for people with lived experience of mental health challenges.

Through vision boarding, explore creativity, self expression and connection in a relaxed and inclusive environment.

To register, get in touch by calling the centre on 6244 6346 or email info@wmnc.org.au

Hosted by Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre and Wellways.

Come and join us for some fun for all ages at “The Hub” in Mowbray, including a chance to try Taiko Drumming or Pickleball, mindfulness colouring-in, and find some budget-friendly, DYI fidget-toys to make!

The event will start with a welcome and a chance to hear from Peer Workers with lived-experience of mental health, who will share some ways we can all “Appreciate the Little Things” and improve mental health at any age.

There will be snacks and some giveaways!

Hosted by BaptistCare and PCYC North.

Come along to find out about Grow Mental Wellbeing groups, which are peer led groups using a unique program of mutual support and personal development.

There will be a yummy afternoon tea, and an odd socks parade with prizes!

See https://grow.org.au/ for more information about Grow

See https://www.facebook.com/events/2598855580585470?active_tab=about for information about the event

Hosted by Live Well Tasmania

Come along for a fun FREE line dancing session! No experience needed, everyone is welcome.

To register, get in touch by calling the centre on 6244 6346 or email info@wmnc.org.au

Hosted by Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre.

Protective Interruption is a practical one-hour workshop designed for educators, teachers, administration staff, and others who may receive sensitive disclosures as part of their work, particularly in environments that are not appropriate for these conversations.

Hosted by Lifeline Tasmania.

Spaces are limited – book now.

Three huge shows over three nights, with our state’s best comedians speaking their minds about mental health. This year we’re visiting:

• CYGNET, Cygnet Town Hall – Thursday Oct 8
• MOONAH, Moonah Arts Centre – Friday Oct 9
• ST HELENS, Portland Memorial Hall – Saturday Oct 10

Time: Show starts 7:00pm (doors open @ 6:30pm). There will be an intermission, and the show will finish before 9:00pm.

Our last 8 years of the roadshow have been so much fun, with sold out shows and incredible performances.

Entry is free, but we do ask that you donate on this page or pay what you like at the end of the show to help out all who have donated their words, thoughts, skills, and time.

As our capacity is strictly capped, we ask that you only get a ticket if you can absolutely make it. If you later realise that you cannot come on the night, please cancel your ticket as soon as you can so that someone else might be able to enjoy the show.

Please note that while there is no enforced age limit for entry, as a stand-up comedy show, mature themes and adult language will feature, so consider this before bringing young people.

We acknowledge the palawa/pakana people of lutruwita/trowunna/Tasmania and today’s Tasmanian Aboriginal people who are the custodians of the land where we are grateful to present these events.

Proudly supported by MoodMission – an app for low moods and anxiety.

Come and enjoy a FREE event at the new basketball court during the school holidays!

• basketball games with the Kingborough-Huon Kings coaches
• FREE BBQ and healthy treats for young people
• boxing skills with PCYC
• circus activities with the Sands family
• tote bag painting, hair feathers and other free activities to enjoy!

Hosted by Kingborough Council.

Celebrate the small things that bring joy and add a piece to help grow the Gratitude Garden photobooth scene at the St Helens Community Garden Thrive in Spring event.

Your smiles will be captured in a memento to take with you as a reminder of lighthearted times.

Hosted by Thrive Community Garden – St Helens Neighbourhood House.

At this midway point between the Solstice and Equinox, we are starting to look toward the next season and the promise of new growth.

Come and join us for an evening of Springtime celebration this October.

Live music, food stalls, kids activities, and heirloom tomato plant sale!

Hosted by St Helens Neighbourhood House.

During Mental Health Week, Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre will be providing FREE access to a range of their programs and activities to remove barriers associated with participating in programs that support our Mental Health and Wellbeing!

To register for any of the upcoming sessions, get in touch by calling the centre on 6244 6346 or email info@wmnc.org.au

Hosted by Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre.

Three huge shows over three nights, with our state’s best comedians speaking their minds about mental health. This year we’re visiting:

• CYGNET, Cygnet Town Hall – Thursday Oct 8
• MOONAH, Moonah Arts Centre – Friday Oct 9
• ST HELENS, Portland Memorial Hall – Saturday Oct 10

Time: Show starts 7:00pm (doors open @ 6:30pm). There will be an intermission, and the show will finish before 9:00pm.

Our last 8 years of the roadshow have been so much fun, with sold out shows and incredible performances.

Entry is free, but we do ask that you donate on this page or pay what you like at the end of the show to help out all who have donated their words, thoughts, skills, and time.

As our capacity is strictly capped, we ask that you only get a ticket if you can absolutely make it. If you later realise that you cannot come on the night, please cancel your ticket as soon as you can so that someone else might be able to enjoy the show.

Please note that while there is no enforced age limit for entry, as a stand-up comedy show, mature themes and adult language will feature, so consider this before bringing young people.

We acknowledge the palawa/pakana people of lutruwita/trowunna/Tasmania and today’s Tasmanian Aboriginal people who are the custodians of the land where we are grateful to present these events.

Proudly supported by MoodMission – an app for low moods and anxiety.

Minds Do Matter is an annual statewide exhibition celebrating mental health, wellbeing and the power of creativity to bring people together.

In 2026, three exhibitions will be presented across Tasmania:

* Moonah Arts Centre, Hobart – 25th September – 24th October
* RANT Arts, Devonport – 10th October – 13th November
* QVMAG Inveresk, Launceston – 10th October – 6th December

This year’s theme, Reflect: Appreciate the little things, invites us to pause and notice the everyday moments, people, places and experiences that bring us joy, connection and meaning.

The exhibitions feature a diverse collection of creative works from people across Tasmania, offering different perspectives on mental health, wellbeing and the things that matter to us.

Presented as part of Mental Health Week, Minds Do Matter celebrates creativity, encourages conversations about mental health and invites everyone to take a moment to reflect.

See each gallery website for opening times.

Hosted by RANT Arts Inc.

Minds Do Matter is an annual statewide exhibition celebrating mental health, wellbeing and the power of creativity to bring people together.

In 2026, three exhibitions will be presented across Tasmania:

* Moonah Arts Centre, Hobart – 25th September – 24th October
* RANT Arts, Devonport – 10th October – 13th November
* QVMAG Inveresk, Launceston – 10th October – 6th December

This year’s theme, Reflect: Appreciate the little things, invites us to pause and notice the everyday moments, people, places and experiences that bring us joy, connection and meaning.

The exhibitions feature a diverse collection of creative works from people across Tasmania, offering different perspectives on mental health, wellbeing and the things that matter to us.

Presented as part of Mental Health Week, Minds Do Matter celebrates creativity, encourages conversations about mental health and invites everyone to take a moment to reflect.

See each gallery website for opening times.

Hosted by RANT Arts Inc.

Three huge shows over three nights, with our state’s best comedians speaking their minds about mental health. This year we’re visiting:

• CYGNET, Cygnet Town Hall – Thursday Oct 8
• MOONAH, Moonah Arts Centre – Friday Oct 9
• ST HELENS, Portland Memorial Hall – Saturday Oct 10

Time: Show starts 7:00pm (doors open @ 6:30pm). There will be an intermission, and the show will finish before 9:00pm.

Our last 8 years of the roadshow have been so much fun, with sold out shows and incredible performances.

Entry is free, but we do ask that you donate on this page or pay what you like at the end of the show to help out all who have donated their words, thoughts, skills, and time.

As our capacity is strictly capped, we ask that you only get a ticket if you can absolutely make it. If you later realise that you cannot come on the night, please cancel your ticket as soon as you can so that someone else might be able to enjoy the show.

Please note that while there is no enforced age limit for entry, as a stand-up comedy show, mature themes and adult language will feature, so consider this before bringing young people.

We acknowledge the palawa/pakana people of lutruwita/trowunna/Tasmania and today’s Tasmanian Aboriginal people who are the custodians of the land where we are grateful to present these events.

Proudly supported by MoodMission – an app for low moods and anxiety.

Let’s share a special time with our amazing dogs who give us joy and a smile or three!!!

Homemade dog biscuits for the pooches, free sausage sizzle and a cuppa for the humans.

No need to stay the whole time – just drop in.

No dog? No problem! Come along and get a dog fix!

Hosted by Spring Bay Suicide Prevention Network.

Recovery College Tasmania brings meaningful free mental health education to connect with Tasmanian communities across a range of in-person and online events.

It’s an opportunity to celebrate glimmers of hope with each other.

Join us and listen to lived experiences for mental health recovery.

Let’s learn, share and grow together!

MHW-RCT-timetable-2026

An interactive workshop demonstrating how music can enhance mental wellbeing.

Facilitated by 2 music therapists and MCed by Michael Lizotte from TANA.

A collaboration between CWA and TANA.

Registration is essential! To register, email cwaulverstone@gmail.com

A FREE Community Expo.

Opportunities to meet and talk with local providers.

An annual event that promotes a proactive approach to wellbeing by helping people know their local services.

Hosted by Rotary Club of Ulverstone West.

Join Conservation Volunteers Australia in celebrating Mental Health Week and take some time out! We will be at Whitestone Point, a beautiful spot with great views of the timtumili minanya (Derwent River).

This event is for any of you who would like to take a break and spend time outside in nature. We have two great activities planned – a mindful walk and an easy working bee at the same site.

We’ll start with a mindful walk led by Sandy King, which will take us around our old planting site, mainly on flat ground (but with some uneven terrain), and last for about 30 minutes.

Sandy is an Advanced certified Jivamukti yoga teacher and the Founder of the Golden Yoga School teacher training. We had a wonderful time at our last Mental Health Event and are excited to welcome Sandy back!

When we get back to our starting point, we will look after the land during our working bee. We will do some planting, maintenance and watering.

All training, gloves, tools, and morning tea will be provided to participants – just bring an open mind 🙂

***Please note we require all participants to wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, fully enclosed shoes and a hat.***

If you have any questions or would like to book a group of volunteers, please contact Janine on jyoung@cva.org.au

Please register through the ‘Learn More’ button below, or click here.