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SUMMARY:Soup Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Soup Kitchen – “The Soupie” – All Welcome\n\n\n\nDate & Time: Mondays and Wednesdays 5pmLocation: Margaret River Community Centre\, 33 Tunbridge StreetPhone: 9757 3200Cost: $7 or donate what you canWebsite: Soup Kitchen – Margaret River Community Centre \n\n\n\nDrug and alcohol free-venue. \n\n\n\nClosed public holidays. \n\n\n\nNo dogs please. \n\n\n\nExcess produce from your garden can be donated at the kitchen in the main building on Monday or Wednesday mornings – thank you. \n\n\n\nFind out more \n\n\n\nLike how to volunteer\, financial donations\, and what it takes to run this legendary institution.
URL:https://mind-ed.org.au/event/soup-kitchen/2026-04-29/
CATEGORIES:Local Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260501T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260501T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T044120
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SUMMARY:Community Pantry
DESCRIPTION:Community Pantry Food bags\n\n\n\nFriday is Pantry Day\n\n\n\nEach Friday between 10:30am and 12pm we welcome members of the community to access a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables\, dry good staples\, dairy and frozen meat.We are open for donations between 9am – 11am on Thursdays\, and 9am – 10:30am on Fridays.  \n\n\n\nWe especially welcome excess home grown produce!All are welcome and we have a suggested weekly donation of $10.  \n\n\n\nOur motto is “Give what you can\, receive what you need”. We can cater for dietary requirements and preferences\, please just chat to one of our coordinator or one of our friendly volunteers who will be more than happy to help. \n\n\n\nDate: Every FridayTime: 10:30 am till noonLocation: 41 Clarke Road\, Margaret RiverCost: $10 per bag or donate what you can \n\n\n\nWorking together to reduce food waste and food insecurity in our community. \n\n\n\nFind out more like how to volunteer\, donate your time or money to this great local organisation.
URL:https://mind-ed.org.au/event/community-pantry/2026-05-01/
CATEGORIES:Local Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260503T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260503T090000
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SUMMARY:Self Seen Margaret River - Weekly walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Self Seen Margaret River for their weekly BBQ & walk\n\n\n\nYou’re warmly invited to connect with the Self Seen Margaret River community — a local men’s mental health and connection group creating space for honest conversations\, support\, and genuine mateship. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery Sunday at 7:00amRotary Park\, Margaret RiverFree event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe gather for a relaxed\, free BBQ brekky\, a gentle walk\, a chat\, and a coffee. It’s a welcoming environment for men of all ages and backgrounds — dads\, retirees\, FIFO workers\, newcomers to the region\, and anyone looking for connection. Children are welcome too. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere’s no pressure and no expectations. Come along\, move at your own pace\, listen\, talk if you’d like\, and simply be part of a community built on honesty\, vulnerability\, and the belief that “No One Walks Alone.” \n\n\n\nWe’d love to have you join us. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRyan: 0458 565 299Mark: 0427 700 520Contact: selfseenmargaretriver@gmail.com \n\n\n\nSee them on Facebook: Self-Seen-Margaret-River
URL:https://mind-ed.org.au/event/self-seen-margaret-river-weekly-walk/2026-05-03/
CATEGORIES:Local Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260504T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260504T101500
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SUMMARY:Groove as you move - Margaret River
DESCRIPTION:If you love dancing\, walking\, and being outdoors\, Groove as You Move is for you! \n\n\n\nThis fun\, free\, community movement experience is designed to support wellbeing\, confidence\, and social connection\, while embracing the outdoors.Wearing silent disco headsets (and guided by Pilates instructors from Movement Solutions)\, you’ll move along a gentle outdoor walking circuit with regular pauses for simple stretches\, playful movement\, and moments to “groove.”  \n\n\n\nThe focus of these sessions is reconnecting with your body – not pushing harder or getting it “right”. By combining functional movement with rhythm\, balance\, and body awareness\, Groove as You Move will help you move more freely\, confidently\, and joyfully\, while supporting mobility\, coordination\, strength\, and nervous system regulation.  \n\n\n\nGroove As You Move will run weekly for 6 weeks from March 2026 in three locations  \n\n\n\nMargaret River \n\n\n\n\nVenue: Rotary Park\n\n\n\nDates: 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 March\n\n\n\nTime: 9:30am to 10:15am\n\n\n\n\nCowaramup \n\n\n\n\nVenue: Near Lions Men’s Shed\n\n\n\nDates: 3\, 10\, 17\, 24\, 31 March\n\n\n\nTime: 9:30am to 10:15am\n\n\n\n\nAugusta \n\n\n\n\nVenue: Colour Patch\n\n\n\nDates: 4\, 11\, 18\, 25 March\, 1 April\n\n\n\nTime: 10am to 10:45\n\n\n\n\nThe sessions are open to everyone\, regardless of age\, fitness level\, or past injuries and perfect for anyone who may feel hesitant about traditional exercise\, is returning to movement after pain or injury\, or simply wants to move in a way that feels good and accessible. Click here for sign upProudly sponsored by the Shire of Augusta Margaret River.
URL:https://mind-ed.org.au/event/groove-as-you-move-margaret-river/2026-05-04/
CATEGORIES:Local Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260505T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260506T170000
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SUMMARY:Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
DESCRIPTION:ASIST is a two-day\, evidence-based workshop that equips participants with practical skills to recognise when someone may be at risk of suicide\, respond with confidence\, and provide safe\, effective support. It is a highly regarded training that is normally delivered at a cost\, please see the flyer attached for more information. \n\n\n\nMind-Ed is able to provide two free spaces to our members\, supporters or interested community members.  To take up a space\, please contact us as soon as possible.  You must be able to attend the full two days of training.  Contact us: workshops@mind-ed.org.au \n\n\n\nTraining Details \n\n\n\nTues 5th – Weds 6th May 2026 \n\n\n\n9:00am – 5:00pm both days \n\n\n\nBusselton Esplanade Hotel \n\n\n\nMarine Tce \n\n\n\nCatering & Dietary Requirements \n\n\n\nThe training will be fully catered.If any of your attendees have specific dietary requirements\, please make sure you complete the dietary requirements section on Humanitix. Alternatively\, if you are unsure as to whether you should bring additional snacks/food please contact us at suicideprevention.southwest@sjog.org.au to find out more.
URL:https://mind-ed.org.au/event/applied-suicide-intervention-training/
CATEGORIES:Workshops,Local Events
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260505T101500
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SUMMARY:Groove as you move - Cowaramup
DESCRIPTION:If you love dancing\, walking\, and being outdoors\, Groove as You Move is for you! \n\n\n\nThis fun\, free\, community movement experience is designed to support wellbeing\, confidence\, and social connection\, while embracing the outdoors.Wearing silent disco headsets (and guided by Pilates instructors from Movement Solutions)\, you’ll move along a gentle outdoor walking circuit with regular pauses for simple stretches\, playful movement\, and moments to “groove.”  \n\n\n\nThe focus of these sessions is reconnecting with your body – not pushing harder or getting it “right”. By combining functional movement with rhythm\, balance\, and body awareness\, Groove as You Move will help you move more freely\, confidently\, and joyfully\, while supporting mobility\, coordination\, strength\, and nervous system regulation.  \n\n\n\nGroove As You Move will run weekly for 6 weeks from March 2026 in three locations. \n\n\n\nMargaret River \n\n\n\n\nVenue: Rotary Park\n\n\n\nDates: 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 March\n\n\n\nTime: 9:30am to 10:15am\n\n\n\n\nCowaramup \n\n\n\n\nVenue: Near Lions Men’s Shed\n\n\n\nDates: 3\, 10\, 17\, 24\, 31 March\n\n\n\nTime: 9:30am to 10:15am\n\n\n\n\nAugusta \n\n\n\n\nVenue: Colour Patch\n\n\n\nDates: 4\, 11\, 18\, 25 March\, 1 April\n\n\n\nTime: 10am to 10:45\n\n\n\n\nThe sessions are open to everyone\, regardless of age\, fitness level\, or past injuries and perfect for anyone who may feel hesitant about traditional exercise\, is returning to movement after pain or injury\, or simply wants to move in a way that feels good and accessible. Click here for sign upProudly sponsored by the Shire of Augusta Margaret River.
URL:https://mind-ed.org.au/event/groove-as-you-move-cowaramup/2026-05-05/
CATEGORIES:Local Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260506T104500
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SUMMARY:Groove as you move - Augusta
DESCRIPTION:If you love dancing\, walking\, and being outdoors\, Groove as You Move is for you! \n\n\n\nThis fun\, free\, community movement experience is designed to support wellbeing\, confidence\, and social connection\, while embracing the outdoors.Wearing silent disco headsets (and guided by Pilates instructors from Movement Solutions)\, you’ll move along a gentle outdoor walking circuit with regular pauses for simple stretches\, playful movement\, and moments to “groove.” The focus of these sessions is reconnecting with your body – not pushing harder or getting it “right”. By combining functional movement with rhythm\, balance\, and body awareness\, Groove as You Move will help you move more freely\, confidently\, and joyfully\, while supporting mobility\, coordination\, strength\, and nervous system regulation. Groove As You Move will run weekly for 6 weeks from March 2026 in three locations Margaret River \n\n\n\n\nVenue: Rotary Park\n\n\n\nDates: 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 March\n\n\n\nTime: 9:30am to 10:15am\n\n\n\n\nCowaramup \n\n\n\n\nVenue: Near Lions Men’s Shed\n\n\n\nDates: 3\, 10\, 17\, 24\, 31 March\n\n\n\nTime: 9:30am to 10:15am\n\n\n\n\nAugusta \n\n\n\n\nVenue: Colour Patch\n\n\n\nDates: 4\, 11\, 18\, 25 March\, 1 April\n\n\n\nTime: 10am to 10:45\n\n\n\n\nThe sessions are open to everyone\, regardless of age\, fitness level\, or past injuries and perfect for anyone who may feel hesitant about traditional exercise\, is returning to movement after pain or injury\, or simply wants to move in a way that feels good and accessible. Click here for sign upProudly sponsored by the Shire of Augusta Margaret River.
URL:https://mind-ed.org.au/event/groove-as-you-move-augusta/2026-05-06/
CATEGORIES:Local Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260512T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260512T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T044120
CREATED:20260327T031809Z
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SUMMARY:Accidental Counsellor Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Talk Ask Listen Connect – Accidental Counsellor TrainingAccredited by QIP – Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA 1243) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop empowers participants to become effective Accidental Counsellors\, equipping them with essential skills to support individuals in crisis. Attendees will learn communication techniques and deepen their understanding of mental health and suicide prevention. \n\n\n\nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to guide those in distress toward safety and support while also prioritising their own mental wellbeing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nObjectives  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIncrease mental health literacy   \n\n\n\nIncreased self-awareness  \n\n\n\nDevelop skills to initiate caring conversations  \n\n\n\nIncreased awareness of signs of stress or psychological distress  \n\n\n\nIncreased capacity to support others and connect them with safety \n\n\n\nIncreased understanding of supporting one’s own mental health and wellbeing while supporting others.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis workshop focuses on supporting those in mental health crisis\, which includes thoughts of suicide\, self-harm\, and suicide bereavement. This is an educational workshop and not a group counselling event. \n\n\n\nIf you are recently bereaved by suicide\, reach out to StandBy on 1300 727 247 for support. \n\n\n\nIf you have your own thoughts of suicide\, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 for support. \n\n\n\nMind-Ed members – info@mind-ed.org.au for your discount code.Need support to attend?  \n\n\n\nAsk about community scholarships to waive course fees.Contact info@mind-ed.org.au \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor any questions about the event\, please contact us at info@mind-ed.org.au or call us on 0448 760 737. \n\n\n\nLocation: Council ChambersMargaret River WA\, Australia \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://mind-ed.org.au/event/accidental-counsellor-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Mind-Ed workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260515T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260515T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T044120
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SUMMARY:LGBTIQA+ Suicide Prevention Training (No Cost Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:LGBTIQA+ Suicide Prevention Training – IDAHOBIT 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn recognition of IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia\, Intersexism and Transphobia)\, Mind-Ed is partnering with Living Proud and St John of God Social Outreach to deliver a suicide prevention training focused on supporting LGBTIQA+ communities. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLGBTIQA+ individuals continue to experience higher rates of psychological distress and suicidal thoughts due to stigma\, discrimination\, and exclusion. This workshop is designed to strengthen understanding\, build confidence\, and equip participants with practical skills to support others in a safe\, informed\, and inclusive way. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will gain: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIncreased awareness of suicide prevention from an LGBTIQA+ perspectiveSkills to recognise when someone may be strugglingConfidence to respond supportively and appropriatelyKnowledge of how to connect people with the right supports \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis training is open to community members\, allies\, volunteers\, and professionals who want to play a role in creating safer\, more inclusive communities. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTogether\, we can strengthen connection\, reduce stigma\, and make support easier to find. \n\n\n\nLocation: Shire of Augusta Margaret River WA \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://mind-ed.org.au/event/lgbtiqa-suicide-prevention-training-no-cost-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Local Events,Mind-Ed workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260519T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T044120
CREATED:20260203T073241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T045337Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Men's circle
DESCRIPTION:Join Self Seen Margaret River for their Men’s Circle.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’re warmly invited to connect with the Self Seen Margaret River community — a local men’s mental health and connection group creating space for honest conversations\, support\, and genuine mateship. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur monthly men’s circle is an opportunity for men to engage in a more intimate and genuine conversation about their lives. The circle provides a confidential and safe space for men to be open\, honest\, and vulnerable. It’s a space to share our challenges and to celebrate our wins. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll men are welcome. \n\n\n\nThere is no expectations\, no judgement\, and no pressure. \n\n\n\nDate: Every third Tuesday of the monthLocation: Margaret River Community Centre\, small meeting roomTime: 6:00-8:00 pmFree event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhone: Mark 0427 700 520Contact: selfseenmargaretriver@gmail.com \n\n\n\nSee them on Facebook: Self-Seen-Margaret-River
URL:https://mind-ed.org.au/event/monthly-mens-circle/2026-05-19/
CATEGORIES:Local Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260521T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260522T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T044120
CREATED:20260331T013610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T050200Z
UID:10003643-1779352200-1779456600@mind-ed.org.au
SUMMARY:Ask - Assessing Suicide In Kids Training
DESCRIPTION:This online workshop is for professionals working with children and young people aged 5-14 years old. The ASK Workshop is completed across two days plus reading completed prior to the live workshop. \n\n\n\nThe ASK Workshop online challenges commonly held notions about children’s capacity to consider suicide. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipants learn: \n\n\n\n\nHow to talk about death with children\n\n\n\nHow to talk about suicide with children\n\n\n\nDevelopmentally appropriate strategies and tools to identify young children at risk of suicide\n\n\n\nHow to quickly gather and organise details needed to assess risk\n\n\n\nHow to explore and consider protective factors to inform safety planning\n\n\n\nTo consider common challenges when working with parents and possible solutions\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nImportant Course Information: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPre-Workshop reading is required to be completed prior to the workshop to be permitted access to the live stream\n\n\n\nYour live stream link and pre-reading will be emailed to you in the days prior to the training\n\n\n\nThe live stream will go from 8:30am to approximately 1:30pm both days \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCourse Structure \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipants learn using case studies\, guided simulations\, discussion and practice using an assessment tool. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFollowing the course \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipants will have an increased understanding and alertness to the fact that children can be at risk of suicide. They will know what risk factors to look out for and feel confident approaching the subject of death and suicide with a child. Participants receive a risk assessment tool\, a quick reference tool and a certificate. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCourse length: 9 hours – delivered across two live streams over two consecutive days (4.5 hours per day) plus 1-2 hours of self-paced pre-workshop reading \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipants receive: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nA certificate \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nA risk assessment tool \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nA quick reference tool
URL:https://mind-ed.org.au/event/ask-assessing-suicide-in-kids-training/
CATEGORIES:Mind-Ed workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260525T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260525T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T044120
CREATED:20260216T050342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T052408Z
UID:10003171-1779732000-1779739200@mind-ed.org.au
SUMMARY:Living Stories – Voices of Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Artzability \n\n\n\nArtzability Incorporated has been providing weekly artistic opportunities for people living with a disability in the Augusta Margaret River region for the past 17 years.  \n\n\n\nOur focus is on creativity\, inclusion\, and community connection. \n\n\n\nThe Artzability: Living Stories – Voices of Resilience Book Launch will be a vibrant celebration of creativity\, courage\, and powerful storytelling\, showcasing the work of 11 talented local authors–all of whom live with disability. This inclusive and welcoming event invites the community to experience bold\, authentic stories shaped by lived experience—stories that challenge perceptions\, spark curiosity\, and leave a lasting impact. Each author offers a distinctive voice\, contributing to a rich and diverse collection that reflects the strength and imagination of our local creative community. \n\n\n\nThis is an opportunity to connect\, listen\, and be inspired. It aims not only to celebrate individual publications\, but also to ignite meaningful conversations around representation\, accessibility\, and the vital role of disabled voices in the arts. Through shared stories and community engagement\, the event encourages audiences to see the world through new perspectives. \n\n\n\nUltimately\, the Artzability: Voices of Resilience Book Launch is more than a celebration of locally written and illustrated books—it is a bold statement of inclusion\, creativity\, and community pride. This project affirms that diverse voices belong at the heart of storytelling and demonstrates how accessible\, inclusive events strengthen and enrich everyone involved. \n\n\n\nVenue Type\n\n\n\nFoyer \n\n\n\nAge Restriction\n\n\n\nChildren under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult as the bar will be open. \n\n\n\nRun-Time\n\n\n\nApprox. 120 Minutes \n\n\n\nTicket Prices\n\n\n\nRegistration Required
URL:https://mind-ed.org.au/event/living-stories-voices-of-resilience/
CATEGORIES:Local Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260618T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260619T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T044120
CREATED:20260216T044320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T050118Z
UID:10003168-1781773200-1781886600@mind-ed.org.au
SUMMARY:Gatekeeper
DESCRIPTION:Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention is a 2-day workshop designed for professionals and para-professionals in the human services whose roles bring them into regular contact with people at risk of suicide. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis workshop aims to help participants:• Gain an understanding of the problem of suicide• Identify suicide risk• Provide a framework for risk assessment and intervention• Develop appropriate intervention skills• Understand the limits to confidentiality• Understand the importance of consultation• Gain an understanding of self-harming behaviour• Gain an understanding of the link between mental disorders and suicidal behaviours• Understand the importance of postvention \n\n\n\nWe acknowledge that attending a workshop that discusses suicide may bring up difficult and distressing emotions for people\, especially for those who have been personally or professionally impacted by suicide. Therefore\, we ask that you consider whether this is an appropriate time for you to attend a session before registering.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIf you are uncertain or wish to discuss further you are encouraged to contact the Suicide Prevention Coordinators on suicideprevention.southwest@sjog.org.au or by calling 0429 229 400. \n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\nDate: Thursday 18th and Friday 19th June 2026Time: 9.00am to 4.30pm (Full attendance on both days is essential to complete the course)Location: Shire of Augusta Margaret River\, 41 Wallcliffe Road\, Margaret RiverCost: FREE (Light lunch and morning tea provided)Catering: Whilst efforts are taken to cater to individual dietary requirements\, this isn’t always possible. Please feel free to bring along your own food if that is more suitable. \n\n\n\nREGISTRATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL – MINIMUM WORKSHOP NUMBERS ARE REQUIRED.
URL:https://mind-ed.org.au/event/gatekeeper/
CATEGORIES:Workshops,Local Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260814T091500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260814T131500
DTSTAMP:20260406T044120
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UID:10003644-1786698900-1786713300@mind-ed.org.au
SUMMARY:Accidental Counsellor Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Talk Ask Listen Connect – Accidental Counsellor TrainingAccredited by QIP – Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA 1243) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop empowers participants to become effective Accidental Counsellors\, equipping them with essential skills to support individuals in crisis. Attendees will learn communication techniques and deepen their understanding of mental health and suicide prevention. \n\n\n\nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to guide those in distress toward safety and support while also prioritising their own mental wellbeing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nObjectives  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIncrease mental health literacy   \n\n\n\nIncreased self-awareness  \n\n\n\nDevelop skills to initiate caring conversations  \n\n\n\nIncreased awareness of signs of stress or psychological distress  \n\n\n\nIncreased capacity to support others and connect them with safety \n\n\n\nIncreased understanding of supporting one’s own mental health and wellbeing while supporting others.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis workshop focuses on supporting those in mental health crisis\, which includes thoughts of suicide\, self-harm\, and suicide bereavement. This is an educational workshop and not a group counselling event. \n\n\n\nIf you are recently bereaved by suicide\, reach out to StandBy on 1300 727 247 for support. \n\n\n\nIf you have your own thoughts of suicide\, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 for support. \n\n\n\nMind-Ed members – info@mind-ed.org.au for your discount code.Need support to attend?  \n\n\n\nAsk about community scholarships to waive course fees.Contact info@mind-ed.org.au \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor any questions about the event\, please contact us at info@mind-ed.org.au or call us on 0448 760 737. \n\n\n\nLocation: Council ChambersMargaret River WA\, Australia \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://mind-ed.org.au/event/accidental-counsellor-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:Mind-Ed workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mind-Ed":MAILTO:info@mind-ed.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260820T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260821T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T044120
CREATED:20260331T015326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T045948Z
UID:10003645-1787214600-1787319000@mind-ed.org.au
SUMMARY:Ask - Assessing Suicide In Kids Training
DESCRIPTION:This online workshop is for professionals working with children and young people aged 5-14 years old. The ASK Workshop is completed across two days plus reading completed prior to the live workshop. \n\n\n\nThe ASK Workshop online challenges commonly held notions about children’s capacity to consider suicide. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipants learn: \n\n\n\n\nHow to talk about death with children\n\n\n\nHow to talk about suicide with children\n\n\n\nDevelopmentally appropriate strategies and tools to identify young children at risk of suicide\n\n\n\nHow to quickly gather and organise details needed to assess risk\n\n\n\nHow to explore and consider protective factors to inform safety planning\n\n\n\nTo consider common challenges when working with parents and possible solutions\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nImportant Course Information: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPre-Workshop reading is required to be completed prior to the workshop to be permitted access to the live stream\n\n\n\nYour live stream link and pre-reading will be emailed to you in the days prior to the training\n\n\n\nThe live stream will go from 8:30am to approximately 1:30pm both days \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCourse Structure \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipants learn using case studies\, guided simulations\, discussion and practice using an assessment tool. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFollowing the course \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipants will have an increased understanding and alertness to the fact that children can be at risk of suicide. They will know what risk factors to look out for and feel confident approaching the subject of death and suicide with a child. Participants receive a risk assessment tool\, a quick reference tool and a certificate. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCourse length: 9 hours – delivered across two live streams over two consecutive days (4.5 hours per day) plus 1-2 hours of self-paced pre-workshop reading \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipants receive: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nA certificate \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nA risk assessment tool \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nA quick reference tool
URL:https://mind-ed.org.au/event/ask-assessing-suicide-in-kids-training-2/
CATEGORIES:Mind-Ed workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261022T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261023T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T044120
CREATED:20260331T015551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T045720Z
UID:10003646-1792657800-1792762200@mind-ed.org.au
SUMMARY:Ask - Assessing Suicide In Kids Training
DESCRIPTION:This online workshop is for professionals working with children and young people aged 5-14 years old. The ASK Workshop is completed across two days plus reading completed prior to the live workshop. \n\n\n\nThe ASK Workshop online challenges commonly held notions about children’s capacity to consider suicide. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipants learn: \n\n\n\n\nHow to talk about death with children\n\n\n\nHow to talk about suicide with children\n\n\n\nDevelopmentally appropriate strategies and tools to identify young children at risk of suicide\n\n\n\nHow to quickly gather and organise details needed to assess risk\n\n\n\nHow to explore and consider protective factors to inform safety planning\n\n\n\nTo consider common challenges when working with parents and possible solutions\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nImportant Course Information: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPre-Workshop reading is required to be completed prior to the workshop to be permitted access to the live stream\n\n\n\nYour live stream link and pre-reading will be emailed to you in the days prior to the training\n\n\n\nThe live stream will go from 8:30am to approximately 1:30pm both days \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCourse Structure \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipants learn using case studies\, guided simulations\, discussion and practice using an assessment tool. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFollowing the course \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipants will have an increased understanding and alertness to the fact that children can be at risk of suicide. They will know what risk factors to look out for and feel confident approaching the subject of death and suicide with a child. Participants receive a risk assessment tool\, a quick reference tool and a certificate. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCourse length: 9 hours – delivered across two live streams over two consecutive days (4.5 hours per day) plus 1-2 hours of self-paced pre-workshop reading \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipants receive: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nA certificate \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nA risk assessment tool \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nA quick reference tool
URL:https://mind-ed.org.au/event/ask-assessing-suicide-in-kids-training-3/
CATEGORIES:Mind-Ed workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261103T091500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261103T131500
DTSTAMP:20260406T044120
CREATED:20260331T015737Z
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UID:10003647-1793697300-1793711700@mind-ed.org.au
SUMMARY:Accidental Counsellor Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Talk Ask Listen Connect – Accidental Counsellor TrainingAccredited by QIP – Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA 1243) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop empowers participants to become effective Accidental Counsellors\, equipping them with essential skills to support individuals in crisis. Attendees will learn communication techniques and deepen their understanding of mental health and suicide prevention. \n\n\n\nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to guide those in distress toward safety and support while also prioritising their own mental wellbeing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nObjectives  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIncrease mental health literacy   \n\n\n\nIncreased self-awareness  \n\n\n\nDevelop skills to initiate caring conversations  \n\n\n\nIncreased awareness of signs of stress or psychological distress  \n\n\n\nIncreased capacity to support others and connect them with safety \n\n\n\nIncreased understanding of supporting one’s own mental health and wellbeing while supporting others.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis workshop focuses on supporting those in mental health crisis\, which includes thoughts of suicide\, self-harm\, and suicide bereavement. This is an educational workshop and not a group counselling event. \n\n\n\nIf you are recently bereaved by suicide\, reach out to StandBy on 1300 727 247 for support. \n\n\n\nIf you have your own thoughts of suicide\, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 for support. \n\n\n\nMind-Ed members – info@mind-ed.org.au for your discount code.Need support to attend?  \n\n\n\nAsk about community scholarships to waive course fees.Contact info@mind-ed.org.au \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor any questions about the event\, please contact us at info@mind-ed.org.au or call us on 0448 760 737. \n\n\n\nLocation: Council ChambersMargaret River WA\, Australia \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://mind-ed.org.au/event/accidental-counsellor-workshop-3/
CATEGORIES:Mind-Ed workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mind-Ed":MAILTO:info@mind-ed.org.au
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