Celebrating

National Mental Health Week

3rd - 10th October 2026 on the Surf Coast

2026 Events

Tuesday November 17 2026

Standard Mental Health First Aid

17th & 24th November
Location: Torquay Community House
Cost: FREE TO SURFCOAST RESIDENTS
Monday November 23 2026

Art of the Minds AGM

VIA ZOOM
Location: Zoom

A Sample of Past Events

Sunday October 13 2024

Lukey's Open Mic

Enjoy an afternoon of live music at Bells Beach Brewing
Location: Bells Beach Brewery
Cost: Free
Wednesday October 9 2024

HIS Story: Big Boys Breakfast

Celebrating Stories of Courage
Location: Torquay Bowls Club
Cost: $60
Monday October 7 2024

Pathways Into Mental Health

Free Webinar
Location: Online Webinar
Cost: Free
Sunday October 6 2024

African Drum and Breath

Rhythm and Renewal
Location: TIA Hall Torquay
Cost: $50
Friday October 11 2024

Paint and Sip at Canvas and Cork

Location: Canvas and Cork
Cost: $59
Sunday October 13 2024

Clay Play Workshop for Women

Unlock the Hidden YOU!
Location: The Light Box Torquay
Cost: $35

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.

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