Mental Health Week is a national week celebrated each year in October scheduled around World Mental Health Day on 10 October.

In 2022, Mental Health Week in WA will be held over 8-15 October with the theme: ‘Where we live. How we live. What we’ve lived.’

The Junction Co. Team has designed a program that encourages community participation and creates opportunities to connect and engage. Activities will be taking place in Port and South Hedland. 

SLOW DOWN & STITCH

In this workshop, you will have the chance to learn basic stitches, as you enjoy the meditative nature of embroidery while you learn these basic techniques and watch yourself improve as you work!

At the end of this class, you will go home with a completed or in-progress work (to complete at home) in a wooden hoop.

SLOW DOWN & STITCH

EVENT DETAILS

When: Tuesday, 11 October
Time: 12- 2pm
Where: South Hedland Public Library, Leake St, South Hedland WA 6722
Requirements: Booking essential. Perfect for beginners. Ages: 12+

All materials supplied including a wooden frame, canvas, thread, needle and morning tea!

Tuesday, 11 October
SOUND HEALING IN THE GARDENS
As we focus on Mental Health Week starting Monday 10th October, you are invited to join Karen from Your Natural Energy System for an evening of sound healing. Relax to the tranquil and calming vibration to optimize wellness healing and peace of mind.

DRAWING BREATH + SLOW LOOKING 

Join The Art Gallery of Western Australia’s Education Specialist, Assunta Meleca, in exploring contemplative creative practices as a way of making and responding to works of art. Gain an understanding of Slow Looking through, creating, analysing, interpreting and evaluating works of art from a personal perspective.

Creating, responding and experiencing art connects us to ourselves, each other and the world.

Participants will:

• Learn simple exercises to heighten presence and attention
• Practice mindfulness in relation to elements and principles of art
• Make connections between themselves, artworks, each other and the world
• Gain deep listening skills

EVENT DETAILS
When: 12  October, from 6.30 to 8.30 pm

Where: Courthouse Gallery+Studio
16 Edgar Street, Port Hedland
Requirements: Bookings are essential.

DRAWING BREATH +SLOW LOOKING- FOR KIDS

EVENT DETAILS
When: Wednesday 12 October
Time: 3- 5 pm
Where: South Hedland Public Library, Leake St, South Hedland WA 6722
Requirements: This is a FREE event, RSVP.

DRAWING BREATH +SLOW LOOKING- FOR KIDS

EVENT DETAILS
When: Thursday 13 October
Time: 3- 5 pm
Where: Courthouse Gallery + Studio, 16 Edgar St. Port Hedland
Requirements: This is a FREE event, RSVP.

FRIDAY 14 October
CONNECTIVITY

Join our local Art Therapist, Julie Rose, in this creative workshop for families. There would be a variety of activities run where the family unit (2-3 people per group) work together to create some amazing artworks and become closer as a family by having to communicate and work together.

Don’t miss out this opportunity to create and connect with your loved ones!

EVENT DETAILS
When: FRIDAY, 14 October
Time: 3 – 5 pm
Where: Courthouse Gallery Gardens
16 Edgar Street, Port Hedland
Requirements: BOOKING ESSENTIAL.These tickets are purchased PER FAMILY (not per person)

Saturday 15 October
MORNING YOGA SESSION

If you’re looking to improve your mental health and overall sense of wellbeing, a focus on deep breathing and gentle stretching, start your morning right with a yoga session in the Gallery gardens with Ebb & Flow Wellness Yoga!

EVENT DETAILS
When: Saturday, 15 October
Time: 8am – 8.45pm
Where: Courthouse Gallery Gardens
16 Edgar Street, Port Hedland
Requirements: This is a FREE event, everyone welcome. No bookings required. BYO yoga matt or towel.

These programs are brought to you by The Junction Co.; Courthouse Galley+Studio; Town of Port Hedland; Portside, Heart of the West End; and BHP.

For more information, email hello@thejunctionco.com.au.