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Arts & Minds - Mental Health Peer Support Group

Arts & Minds is a welcoming, relaxed creative group where people come to make arts and make friends. The group meets each week to share helpful mental health tips, and receive information about services and how to access them. Our Arts & Minds Peer Support Group also takes on mini projects, like help in the garden or planning our Christmas Party from time to time. The group is facilitate by Shona our Community Development Coordinator, who has a lived and living experience of mental health challenges.

Date: Every Tuesday (even during the school holidays)

Time: 1.00pm – 4.00pm

Cost: $50 per year, or a gold coin donation on the day, but only if you can afford it. Otherwise free!

Location: Art Room at 1 Badger Creek Rd, Healesville
Instructor: Shona (Community Development Coordinator)

Featured Health and Support Programs

Community Health Awareness

This program focuses on educating the community about preventive healthcare and healthy living. Through informative sessions and outreach activities, participants learn about common health issues, early detection, and lifestyle choices that support long-term wellbeing.

Mental Health Support

Our mental health support initiatives aim to raise awareness about emotional wellbeing and reduce stigma surrounding mental health challenges. Workshops and discussions provide guidance on stress management, resilience, and accessing appropriate support when needed.

Wellness & Lifestyle Guidance

This program promotes healthier lifestyles through education on nutrition, physical activity, and daily wellness habits. By encouraging positive lifestyle changes, we help individuals and families improve their overall health and quality of life.

How to Join

Just come for a taster if you like, no pressure to stay or join up.
No forms to fill in or questions to answer, just contact Shona on 0409 505 086 or our Reception on 5962 5982 / reception@hllc.org.au.

We will get some details later if you want to come back and join each week
What to Bring
We have everything you need to paint, draw and create, but feel free to bring anything else you like to use to be creative

Get Involved

There are lots of ways to be part of what happens here.

Have a Project Idea?

Tell us what matters to you. We’ll work with you to shape it.

Want to Volunteer?

Lend your time, skills or energy to a project that’s making a difference.

Want to Partner with Us?

Lend your time, skills or energy to a project that’s making a difference.

Impact and Stories

Small projects. Big change.

“Participating in the Be Like Banksy project helped me find my voice and connect with others in the community. I walked away with something I’d actually made — and that felt incredible.”

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Community Mural

Be Like Banksy – enhancing local pride and connection through creative making.

Have Your Say

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