Welcome to the Hope, Connection & Wellbeing - A forum for Mental Health Carers event! Join us at the Western Suburbs League Club for a day filled with insightful discussions, support, and resources for mental health carers. This event aims to provide a safe space for carers to connect, share experiences, and learn about self-care practices. Come together with others who understand the challenges you face and find hope in a community that cares. Let's support each other on this journey towards better mental health and wellbeing.

*Please note this event is not for paid support workers from agencies, it is for Carers with lived experience in a mental health caring role.

Overview of the day, arrival at 9:30am and wrapping up at 3pm

Registration, morning tea, browse resources and stalls

Welcome, Purpose of the day, Housekeeping

Welcome/ Acknowledgement of Country

Acknowledgement of Lived Experience

Opening address Mental Health Executive

Special Guest Toni Garrety, Deputy Mental Health Commissioner - An overview of partnering with Carers in the Mental Health System

HOPE

Icebreaker/Meet your neighbour

Strengths and Recovery for Carers

LUNCH

Browse stalls, collect resources, meet workers and services that can help you navigate the mental health journey, contribute your thoughts to the graffiti wall to help provide feedback to the Mental Health Service

CONNECTION

The Living Library Collection Conversation Starters

Mental Health Carer focus of shared experiences.

Laughter therapy

WELLBEING

Carers Gateway - What does wellbeing mean to you? An interactive session which helps you to prioritise your needs as a Carer

Meet the services that can assist you in your journey

Wrap up and feedback