Raising Kids in a Digital Age – Live Q&A Panel
2026-05-05 18:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Perth)
eSafety, Sleep, Resilience & Wellbeing

Join us for a parent information evening exploring how to support children to grow up healthy, balanced, and resilient in a digital world.

This event brings together leading experts across eSafety, sleep, mental health, and wellbeing for a live Q&A panel, offering practical insights, guidance, and the opportunity to ask questions relevant to your family.

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Groove as you move - Augusta
2026-05-06 10:00 - 10:45
If you love dancing, walking, and being outdoors, Groove as You Move is for you!

This 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

Venue: Rotary Park

Dates: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 March

Time: 9:30am to 10:15am

Cowaramup

Venue: Near Lions Men’s Shed

Dates: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 March

Time: 9:30am to 10:15am

Augusta

Venue: Colour Patch

Dates: 4, 11, 18, 25 March, 1 April

Time: 10am to 10:45

The 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.

Accidental Counsellor Workshop
2026-05-12 12:30 - 16:00, 2026-08-14 09:15 - 13:15, 2026-11-03 09:15 - 13:15
Talk Ask Listen Connect – Accidental Counsellor TrainingAccredited by QIP – Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA 1243)

This 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.

By 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.

Objectives

Increase mental health literacy

Increased self-awareness

Develop skills to initiate caring conversations

Increased awareness of signs of stress or psychological distress

Increased capacity to support others and connect them with safety

Increased understanding of supporting one’s own mental health and wellbeing while supporting others.

Please note

This 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.

If you are recently bereaved by suicide, reach out to StandBy on 1300 727 247 for support.

If you have your own thoughts of suicide, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 for support.

Mind-Ed members – info@mind-ed.org.au for your discount code.Need support to attend?

Ask about community scholarships to waive course fees.Contact info@mind-ed.org.au

For any questions about the event, please contact us at info@mind-ed.org.au or call us on 0448 760 737.

Location: Council ChambersMargaret River WA, Australia

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LGBTIQA+ Suicide Prevention Training (No Cost Workshop) - LIMITED TICKETS REMAINING
2026-05-15 14:00 - 16:00
LGBTIQA+ Suicide Prevention Training – IDAHOBIT 2026

In 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.

LGBTIQA+ 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.

Participants will gain:

Increased 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

This training is open to community members, allies, volunteers, and professionals who want to play a role in creating safer, more inclusive communities.

Together, we can strengthen connection, reduce stigma, and make support easier to find.

Location: Shire of Augusta Margaret River WA

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Mental Health First Aid: Conversations about Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI)
2026-05-20 09:30 - 13:30
Are you a parent or carer wanting to better understand and support a young person experiencing self-injury?

This Mental Health First Aid course provides practical, evidence-based skills to safely support someone engaging in non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), with a focus on compassionate, informed conversations.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday 20 May 2026Time: 9:30am – 1:30pmLocation: Margaret River Community CentreMain Meeting Room, 21/33 Tunbridge Street

About the Course

Participants will learn the skills and knowledge required to support a person engaging in self-injury, guided by best practice and expert consensus.

This course is based on guidelines developed through the lived experience of people with mental health challenges, alongside professional expertise.

Who Should Attend

Parents and carers

Community members

Those supporting young people

Anyone wanting to build confidence in responding to self-injury

Enquiries

📞 0433 782 576📧 libertyartsaustralia@gmail.com

Delivered By

Liberty Arts Australia in partnership with Mental Health First Aid Australia

Mind-Ed Note

Mind-Ed is sharing this opportunity as part of our role in connecting the community to local training, support, and mental health education.

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Scam Awareness Presentation
2026-05-20 10:00 - 11:45
Free Community Information Session 20th May

Scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, personalised, and harder to detect, impacting Australians of all ages and backgrounds. Consumer Protection WA is delivering a free community presentation to help people better understand current scam trends, protect themselves online, and know what to do if they have been targeted.

Co-hosted by the Shire of Augusta Margaret River and the Augusta Community Resource Centre, this practical and informative session will cover:

How to identify scams

Ways to protect yourself online and over the phone

What to do if you have been scammed

Current scam trends impacting Australians

Time for community questions and discussion

Tea, coffee, and light refreshments will be provided.

Event Details

📅 Wednesday 20 May 2026🕙 10:00am – 11:45am📍 Augusta Community Resource Centre💲 Free Community Event

Registrations

To register, please contact:📧 oknowles@amrshire.wa.gov.au📞 (08) 9780 5667

SOLD OUT - The ASK Workshop - Assessing Suicide In Kids Training
2026-05-21 08:30 - 2026-05-22 13:30
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.

The ASK Workshop online challenges commonly held notions about children’s capacity to consider suicide.

The next workshop is taking place Thursday 20 & Friday 21 August 2026

Participants learn:

How to talk about death with children

How to talk about suicide with children

Developmentally appropriate strategies and tools to identify young children at risk of suicide

How to quickly gather and organise details needed to assess risk

How to explore and consider protective factors to inform safety planning

To consider common challenges when working with parents and possible solutions

Important Course Information:

Pre-Workshop reading is required to be completed prior to the workshop to be permitted access to the live stream

Your live stream link and pre-reading will be emailed to you in the days prior to the training

The live stream will go from 8:30am to approximately 1:30pm both days

Course Structure

Participants learn using case studies, guided simulations, discussion and practice using an assessment tool.

Following the course

Participants 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.

Course 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

Participants receive:

A certificate

A risk assessment tool

A quick reference tool

Mind-Ed Movie Night Fundraiser in collaboration with Arts Margaret River
2026-05-23 18:00 - 21:00
Join us for a thoughtful and engaging evening that brings our community together through conversation, connection, and film.

On Saturday, May 23rd, Mind‑Ed and Arts Margaret River invite you to a special Movie Night Fundraiser at The Heart, featuring a local mental health panel discussion followed by the Australian feature film Addition.

Event Schedule6:00pm – Doors open & kiosk available for refreshments (alcohol‑free event)6:30pm – Panel discussion with local mental health providers7:00pm – Feature film commences

Panel DiscussionBefore the film, hear from local mental health service representatives as they answer real‑world questions about when, how, and why people can access support.The conversation will be practical, human‑centred, and relevant for parents, families, individuals, and young people—whether you’re seeking support for yourself or someone you care about.

Featured Film – AdditionAddition is a powerful Australian film exploring lived experience of mental health challenges, including Obsessive‑Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD). The film offers an honest, compassionate portrayal that opens space for understanding and reflection.

Why come along?

Learn more about local mental health supports available in our region

Take part in an open, respectful community conversation

Enjoy an award‑winning Australian film

Support Mind‑Ed’s prevention‑focused mental health work in the South West

This is a welcoming, alcohol‑free event designed to feel safe, informative, and inclusive.

Bookings essential – secure your seat via Arts Margaret River.Book here: Addition – Q & A and feature film

Meet the NDIA – Learn More About the NDIS
2026-05-25 10:00 - 12:00
Curious about how the NDIS works or what support may be available to you or someone you care about?

Join the NDIA team in Margaret River for an informal drop-in session where you can ask questions, learn more about the NDIS, and connect directly with the people who deliver it.

Event Details

Date: Monday 25 May 2026Time: 10:00am – 12:00pmLocation: Margaret River Community CentreOld Hospital Heritage Precinct, 33 Tunbridge Street

About the Session

This is an opportunity to speak directly with the NDIA team and gain a clearer understanding of how the NDIS works and how to access support.

You can drop in at any time during the session.

Topics include:

How the NDIS works

Am I eligible?

How to apply

Using your NDIS plan

Who Should Attend

Individuals living with disability

Parents, carers, and families

Community members wanting to learn more

Support workers and local services

Cost

Free to attend

Additional Information

No bookings required. This is a drop-in session.

Living Stories – Voices of Resilience
2026-05-25 18:00 - 20:00
Presented by Artzability

Artzability Incorporated has been providing weekly artistic opportunities for people living with a disability in the Augusta Margaret River region for the past 17 years.

Our focus is on creativity, inclusion, and community connection.

The 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.

This 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.

Ultimately, 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.

Venue Type

Foyer

Age Restriction

Children under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult as the bar will be open.

Run-Time

Approx. 120 Minutes

Ticket Prices

Registration Required

Breaking the Silence: Child Welfare & Mental Health in Domestic and Family Violence - Webinar Event
2026-05-26 16:00 - 17:30
As part of Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, the Rotary South Pacific Respectful Relationships Committee presents an important national webinar exploring the impacts of domestic and family violence on children, young people, and mental health outcomes.

This discussion brings together leading voices from child welfare, mental health, community safety, and domestic violence prevention to examine the importance of early intervention, collaboration, and trauma-informed responses.

The webinar will explore:

Child welfare and safety in the context of DFV

Mental health impacts on children and young people

Community and systems-based responses

Prevention, advocacy, and respectful relationships

Cross-sector collaboration and lived experience perspectives

Speakers

Dr Chay Brown – Her Story Consulting & Tangentyere Women’s Family Safety Group

Shirleen Campbell – Tangentyere Women’s Family Safety Group

Annabelle Daniel OAM – Women’s Community Shelters / DVNSW

Nicola Palfrey – headspace

Justine Russell – PCYC NSW

Supt Phil Hallinan – NSW Police Youth Command & Crime Prevention Command

Event Details

📅 Tuesday 26 May 2026🕕 4:00pm – 5:30pm AWST💻 Online Webinar

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SOLD OUT - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) - MARGARET RIVER (June 4 & 5)
2026-06-04 09:00 - 2026-06-05 17:00
This two-day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) workshop is for anyone aged 18 or older, regardless of prior experience or training, who are interested in learning suicide first-aid skills to become an ASIST-trained caregiver. Over the two-day course, you will develop the comfort, knowledge, and skills to confidently and competently intervene to support someone at risk of suicide.

Delivered in five sections, participants will progressively learn the skills to identify risk, to connect sensitively with someone experiencing suicidal thoughts and/or behaviours, and to effectively support them to keep safe, utilising your own skills as well as available resources and services.

This training has been generously funded by WA Primary Health Alliance.

REGISTRATION:

Please arrive at 8.45am so you have time to register, etc. before a 9am start.

VENUE:

Shire of Augusta Margaret River

41 Wallcliffe Rd, Margaret River WA 6285, Australia

CATERING:

Morning tea, lunch and refreshments are provided. If you have specific dietary requirements we will endeavour to cater for your needs, however this isn’t always possible. Please feel free to bring along your own food or additional snacks, refrigeration is available on-site. Feel free to contact us beforehand if you’re not sure by emailing suicideprevention.southwest@sjog.org.au

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Gatekeeper
2026-06-18 09:00 - 2026-06-19 16:30
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.

This 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

We 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.

If 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.

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Date: 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.

REGISTRATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL – MINIMUM WORKSHOP NUMBERS ARE REQUIRED.

Ask - Assessing Suicide In Kids Training
2026-08-20 08:30 - 2026-08-21 13:30, 2026-10-22 08:30 - 2026-10-23 13:30
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.

The ASK Workshop online challenges commonly held notions about children’s capacity to consider suicide.

Participants learn:

How to talk about death with children

How to talk about suicide with children

Developmentally appropriate strategies and tools to identify young children at risk of suicide

How to quickly gather and organise details needed to assess risk

How to explore and consider protective factors to inform safety planning

To consider common challenges when working with parents and possible solutions

Important Course Information:

Pre-Workshop reading is required to be completed prior to the workshop to be permitted access to the live stream

Your live stream link and pre-reading will be emailed to you in the days prior to the training

The live stream will go from 8:30am to approximately 1:30pm both days

Course Structure

Participants learn using case studies, guided simulations, discussion and practice using an assessment tool.

Following the course

Participants 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.

Course 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

Participants receive:

A certificate

A risk assessment tool

A quick reference tool

The Relationships and Sexuality Education Project
2026-09-03 08:00 - 2026-09-04 16:00
Do you need some ideas on how to implement effective relationships and sexuality education in the classroom or school community?

Would you like to increase your confidence and skills to teach this challenging subject area?

This FREE 2-day workshop will assist you to plan, implement and assess effective relationships and sexuality education (RSE) in school settings. We will highlight the Growing & Developing Healthy Relationships resources (see www.gdhr.wa.gov.au) and will also explore other innovative resources and techniques that will help you to present key concepts to students. Express your interest to attend here!

Applications close on Monday, July 20th and final places will be confirmed by Monday, July 27th. If you are a teacher, your place in this PD will be confirmed shortly after we have received your EOI (pending spots available). Please note this training will only go ahead if we meet the minimum required enrolment.

This workshop is recommended for individuals working with year 4-10 students.

Staff who register with colleagues from the same school will be prioritised above those registering only one staff.

Those who have previously attended the 2 Day training are not eligible to attend a second time.

Full attendance on both days is required. A certificate of attendance will be provided on completion of both days.

Full catering is provided for both days (this includes lunch and refreshments).

Attendees will need to complete some pre-reading prior to attending this event. This work will take less than 2 hours and you will receive official recognition for this self-directed learning.

For people travelling >100km to Perth* some funding is available to assist with travel expenses – please complete the necessary details as part of your registration and we will advise you of the assistance we can provide if/when your place in the workshop is confirmed.

Relief teacher reimbursement: We can contribute to relief teacher costs if required. Please indicate this in your registration.

Please note:

If you are a teacher, your place will be confirmed shortly after you complete the EOI (pending spots available). If you are NOT a teacher, your place in this workshop is NOT automatically guaranteed upon completion of this EOI.

Preference for this PD is given to Western Australian teachers and applicants with the greatest need for professional development training in the area of school-based sexuality and relationships education. Group registrations (i.e. multiple staff from one school) are strongly encouraged. If you are not a school teacher, we still encourage you to apply, but your application would be strengthened if you can include at least one teacher from your school.

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