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'Be Kind 2 Your Mind' online events for a healthy mind

Georges River Council is committing the months of September and October 2020 to Mental Health. View the full calender of events here. 

Starting with R U OK? Day on 10 September and launching a month of free activities, online webinars and resources dedicated to getting connected, tuning in and Being Kind 2 Your Mind.

R U Ok? Day

On 10 September 2020 Council asked the community to take a pledge to ask yourself and someone else, R U OK? Council has encouraged the community to watch this Video on how to ask someone if they are okay and what more to say.

For more information about R U OK? Day and more helpful resources visit the R U OK? Website.
 

Continue the conversation

Georges River Council is inviting you to continue the conversation after R U OK? Day and stay tuned in with the upcoming series of webinars, videos and free online resources. 


  • Young people: 12 - 18 year olds

    22 September Online – 9.30am

    Mental health in a COVID-19 world – Tune in with Kristy Stewart, clinician from Headspace for a Q&A session tackling anxiety and mental health issues for young people.
     

    10 October - Online

    What do you tune out to tune in? – Local young people share their experiences with mental health and discuss what they do to manage stress and anxiety.

  • Children: 5 - 12 years

    12, 19, 26 October – Online

    Managing anxiety in children and building resilience - Tune in with author and well-being educator Kerry Moss for three 20-minute webinar sessions for children aged 8–12 and their parents.

  • Infants: 0 - 5 years

    28-30 September – Online

    Mindfulness for under 5s – Join us for three daily interactive sessions for children aged 3-5 covering yoga, breathing and relaxation.
     

    16, 23, 30 October – Online – 10.00am

    Managing anxiety in your infant – Tune in with child psychologist and parenting expert Claire Rowe. Three 20-minute sessions for parents of infants 2–4 years, kids can join in too.

  • Parents

    12, 19, 26 October – Online

    Managing anxiety in children and building resilience - Tune in with author and well-being educator Kerry Moss for three 20-minute webinar sessions for children aged 8–12 and their parents.
     

    15 October – Online – 10.00am

    Understanding young people’s mental health - A live-streamed video session for young people and their parents with inspirational guest speaker Luke Kennedy.
     

    16, 23, 30 October – Online – 10.00am

    Managing anxiety in your infant – Tune in with child psychologist and parenting expert Claire Rowe. Three 20-minute sessions for parents of infants 2–4 years, kids can join in too.

  • Seniors

    5-9 October:– Online

    Mind and body for seniors – Take part in our week-long exercise program to keep your mind and body active. Daily exercise videos include Tai Chi, Meditation and Yoga.

    20 October: Online – 11.00am

    Supporting Seniors: with clinician Ann Gaffney – This Q&A Zoom webinar is for seniors and their carers. Learn how to maintain positive mental health during COVID-19.

  • General: All ages

    1 October: Online – 4.00pm

    Reaching out: How to support a loved one at risk of suicide – Listen and talk to experts on recognising signs, raising the difficult subject, and tips on how you can help.
     

    6 October: Online – 2.00pm

    Mindfulness Moments: Techniques to increase your well-being and happiness – Increase your wellbeing and happiness - are you ruminating over the past and fretting about the future? Learn how to live more in the present moment.
     

    22 October: Online – 4.00pm

    Reaching out: How to help a loved one with addiction – Tune in with Laura Bajurny from the Alcohol and Drug Foundation. Learn how to support someone with alcohol or drug addiction and discover the support services available to you.
     

    27 October: Online – 6.00pm

    Breaking down depression – Tune in with Justin Wilbur from the Black Dog Institute. Hear about lived experience and ask questions about living with depression and mental illness.
     

    29 October – Online

    Your library resources – Discover the amazing resources available at your fingertips through Georges River Libraries. Learn how to access Lynda.com to tap into free online courses on mental health.






 

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