OCEAN LOVERS FESTIVAL | Blue Minds Workshop

The Blue Minds workshop is an inspiring, interactive session helping turn eco-anxiety into action. Through powerful storytelling, mindfulness tools, and real-world examples, you will learn how to protect your mental health while protecting the planet. Co-created and delivered by author and founder of The Good Human Factory Cooper Chapman and Councillor & filmmaker Kal Glanznig, the workshop empowers participants to find hope, take practical steps for ocean conservation, and realise the difference they can make in their own communities.

Workshop suitable for ages 8+.

WHEN: 12 pm - 1 pm Saturday 21st March, 2026

WHERE: Theatre, Bondi Pavilion

Help Us Improve Ocean Lovers Festival

As part of Ocean Lovers Festival, we invite attendees to complete a short survey following selected events. Your feedback helps us understand the impact of the festival, improve future programming, and demonstrate the value of community-led ocean education and conservation initiatives. All responses are anonymous and take less than two minutes to complete. Thank you for helping us continue to grow this movement for our ocean.

The Ocean Lovers Festival is Australia's largest Cultural and Science Celebration for the Ocean. It is an annual celebration of discovery, action and fun, showcasing some of the latest innovations, science, state-of-the-art technology and cool ideas for helping the ocean. Be inspired and entertained with art, music, food, talks, stalls, workshops and more. Visit our website for more information.

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