Photo competition and exhibition – Mental Health Week Launceston

Priya Vunaki

Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania and the Phoenix Centre are inviting community members to submit a photo to be showcased in an exhibition in Launceston for Mental Health Week.   Take a photo of a place in your community where you feel connection and belonging.   The exhibition will be held on the 15th of October at University of Tasmania, Inveresk …

Community Wellbeing Day – Mental Health Week

Priya Vunaki

The Phoenix Centre is holding a Community Wellbeing Day for Mental Health Week, which is part of a national mental health promotion campaign held in October each year. The theme for Mental Health Week this year is: ‘Awareness, Belonging, Connection’.   Where: Tolosa Park, Hut 13, Tolosa St, Glenorchy TAS 7010 (Children playground is available next to the hut) When: Friday …

Amplify Ability – Intake now open

Amplify Ability is a 10-week program for anyone from a migrant or refugee background and looking to make new connections, set and achieve goals and improve their emotional health and wellbeing. Amplify Ability is ideal for people interested in: Goal Setting: Discover and share their passion, wisdom and set personal and social goals with others. Working together: Co-design the program. Share skills ...

World Mental Health Day

On World Mental Health Day this year, Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC Tas) is encouraging a focus on the mental health of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in Australia and Tasmania. According to the World Health Organisation, World Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness and mobilize global efforts in support of mental health and wellbeing. Today, MRC Tas honours, ...