7-15 October 2023
Celebrating National Mental Health Week
on the Surf Coast

2023 Events

Friday September 29 2023

Light & Dark Exhibition Launch Event

Exhibition Open 28 September until 7 October
Location: Hoop Gallery Torquay
Cost: Launch Event: $25 | Other days: Free
Sunday October 1 2023

Mental Wellbeing Community Award

Help us award the best boss in town, the most courageous leader, or supportive service.
Location: Mt Duneed Estate
Saturday October 7 2023

The Man Walk

Men walking, talking and supporting
Location: The Salty Dog Cafe
Cost: Free
Saturday October 7 2023

Shimmer & Shake

A Mind Heart Body Charity Ball & Fundraiser
Location: Mount Duneed Estate
Cost: $160
Sunday October 8 2023

Restore + Revive

90 min Slow Flow Yoga and Restorative + Sound Session
Location: Your Yoga Room, Torquay
Cost: $55
Monday October 9 2023

What is this Thing Called Mental Illness?

Build conversational confidence in mental wellbeing conversations.
Location: Torquay Community House
Cost: Free
Monday October 9 2023

Mandalas for Wellbeing

Location: Surf Coast Secondary College
Monday October 9 2023

Nature Based Mindfulness Walk

Womens Gathering
Location: The Salty Dog Cafe
Cost: $25
Tuesday October 10 2023

Donate to Art of the Minds

Support mental health education in our community.
Tuesday October 10 2023

Ocean Mind Paddle Out for Mental Health

Join the Local Surf Therapy Program Ocean Mind Paddle Out as part of a worldwide celebration for World Mental Health Day.
Location: Fishermans Beach
Cost: Free
Tuesday October 10 2023

The Sands Torquay World Mental Health Day Golf Tournament

Location: The Sands Torquay
Cost: $150 for individual / $500 per team of 4
Tuesday October 10 2023

Torquay Community Luncheon

Positive Ageing Month
Location: Torquay Senior Citizens Club
Tuesday October 10 2023

Surf Coast Song Contest

Songs of Hope, Wellbeing & Connections to Nature
Location: Torquay Bowls Club
Cost: Free to attend
Tuesday October 10 2023

Chirpee's Choice

Book Reading & Play - Fully Booked
Wednesday October 11 2023

Psychedelic Sisters Panel

Lived experience of trauma, psychedelics and a shared vision for the Australian psychedelic ecosystem
Location: Zoom
Cost: FREE
Wednesday October 11 2023

Connect to Joy - A Breathwork Journey

A time to balance and unwind through sound and the breath
Location: Torquay Community House
Cost: $30 (normally $40)
Wednesday October 11 2023

Big Boys Breakfast

Because Big Boys DO Cry
Location: Torquay Bowls Club
Cost: $60 per person; includes plated breakfast and coffee/tea
Wednesday October 11 2023

Can Nature-Inspired Design Foster Mental Wellbeing?

Exploring the Effects of Biophilic Design on Mental Health
Location: Zoom
Cost: Free
Wednesday October 11 2023

Colouring Outside the Lines

Creative Approaches to Accessing Mental Health Support
Location: Zoom
Cost: Free
Thursday October 12 2023

Reconnecting to Your Wise Inner Leader and Purpose

A way to support you through the challenges and opportunities as they arise
Location: Torquay Community House
Cost: $25 (Donation to Art of the Minds)
Thursday October 12 2023

Community of the Minds

Chat about research and the importance of lived experience
Location: Geelong West Town Hall – Supper Room
Cost: Free
Thursday October 12 2023

Rolling with the Punches

What professional fighting taught me about kindness
Location: Flowstate Gin
Cost: Free or Donation to Manasak Muay Thai camp kids
Friday October 13 2023

Dirty x Disco

Dance Workout Party for Mental Health
Location: TIA Hall
Cost: $27
Friday October 13 2023

Make, Mingle & Mend

Social Creative Crafternoon at The Light Box Torquay
Location: The Light Box Torquay
Cost: Free
Friday October 13 2023

IMMERSION IN NATURE Art Exhibition Launch

12 - 22 October 2023
Location: Hoop Gallery
Cost: Exhibition Registration $10 | Exhibition Entry: Free
Friday October 13 2023

Love Yourself Calm

A Yoga & Qi Gong Mini Retreat
Location: Your Yoga Room
Cost: $50
Friday October 13 2023

Study & Sketch

Still life drawing with Flowers
Location: Torquay Florist
Cost: $30
Friday October 13 2023

Lowercase Poetry: A Surf Coast Edition

A fun open mic night full of original poetry and delicious local gin
Location: Great Ocean Road Gin Distillery
Cost: $5
Saturday October 14 2023

The Man Walk

Men walking, talking and supporting
Location: The Salty Dog Cafe
Cost: Free
Saturday October 14 2023

The Mad Hat Trivia Night

Prize for the best hat!
Location: Mr Archer Wine Bar
Cost: $20 for team of 4; $30 for team of 6
Sunday October 15 2023

Lukey's Open Mic

Enjoy an afternoon of live music at Bells Beach Brewing
Location: Bells Beach Brewery
Cost: Free
Sunday November 5 2023

DIIGG Wellbeing Community Event

Holistic Wellbeing Event with the vision for all humans to survive and thrive by being "Healthy, Wealthy & Wise".
Location: The Sands Torquay “Bunkers Room”
Cost: $50 per person

Our Mission

Art of the Minds aims to activate, educate and engage the Surf Coast and wider community to creatively manage mental health and wellbeing. 

Our festival message throughout October and coinciding with National Mental Health Week, is aimed at reducing stigma and normalising the experience of mental illness across all ages and demographics of the population.

 

Art of the Minds is passionate about sharing resilience-focused messages by reinforcing through creative education platforms, that Hope is central to the recovery of all mental wellbeing challenges.

 

We focus on the importance of community connections, by attracting like-minded individuals to not only attend our events but also share positive lived experiences of mental wellbeing management.

Our 5 C’s!  Celebrating Creative Community Conversations & Connections in mental wellbeing.