2020 Events
Thursday October 1
'Made With Love' Short Independent Film
Film launch - Available throughout October
Location: Online - YouTube
Cost: Free
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Friday October 2
Mental Wellbeing Connections
For the mature-aged
Location: Online
Cost: Free but bookings essential
Saturday October 3
The Man Walk
Men walking, talking and supporting
Location: The Salty Dog Cafe
Cost: Free
Monday October 5
Wildlife Xposure
An opportunity for the family and young ones to meet Biscuit the Starfish
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Tuesday October 6
Creating Personal Resilience
A workshop that cultivates courage, vulnerability and whole-hearted living
Location: Online
Cost: Free / Bookings essential
Wednesday October 7
The Mental Health Advisory Network Meeting
Supporting good mental health in business.
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Thursday October 8
Finding the Right Mental Health Professional
Session for the community (recommended age 18+), professional practitioners and university students
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Friday October 9
Mental Wellbeing Connections
For the mature-aged
Location: Online
Cost: Free but bookings essential
Saturday October 10
The Man Walk
Men walking, talking and supporting
Location: The Salty Dog Cafe
Cost: Free
Saturday October 10
Monday October 12
#MOVE 4 THE MIND: Week 2 Challenge
Take a break halfway & connect with your environment
Cost: Free
Wednesday October 14
Connected Communities
Understanding Mental Wellbeing. Free education event for service professionals and the general community (min age 18)
Location: Online
Cost: free
Thursday October 15
Poetry Slam of the Minds
This year's theme: LOCKDOWN SLAM
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Friday October 16
Mental Wellbeing Connections
For the mature-aged
Location: Online
Cost: Free but bookings essential
Saturday October 17
The Sounds of Hope
An afternoon for community, friends and family to connect.
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Saturday October 17
Monday October 19
#MOVE 4 THE MIND: Week 3 Challenge
Promoting social connections - walk with a friend!
Cost: Free
Tuesday October 20
Wildlife Xposure
An opportunity for the family and young ones to meet Biscuit the Starfish
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Wednesday October 21
Practicing What We Preach!
Mental Health First Aid Training for Art of the Minds Volunteers
Cost: $250
Friday October 23
Mental Wellbeing Connections
For the mature-aged
Location: Online
Cost: Free but bookings essential
Saturday October 24
Sunday October 25
Monday October 26
Thursday October 29
Finding Your True North
Redefining Purpose and Passion Through Story Stillness and Movement
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Friday October 30
Mindfulness Sensory Walk
When did you last walk barefoot on the beach?
Location: Meet Elephant Walk Park car park, Torquay Esplanade, Torquay, Victoria 3228
Friday October 30
Mental Wellbeing Connections
For the mature-aged
Location: Online
Cost: Free but bookings essential
Saturday October 31
Mad Hatter's Festival Farewell
Celebrating an event-filled Mental Health Awareness Month
Location: Il Matto Torquay
Saturday October 31
The Man Walk
Men walking, talking and supporting
Location: The Salty Dog Cafe
Cost: Free
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 Month, includes the prevention of mental illness, supporting those in the early stages of developing a mental illness, and for those who may be worsening with a mental illness, provide hope in recovery. Art of the Minds is passionate about sharing resilience-focused messages in recovery and building community support.
Our 5 C’s! Celebrating Creative Community Conversations & Connections in mental wellbeing.
