1. health and fitness

The City of Canterbury proudly presents
Mental Health & Wellbeing Campaign
September - October 2014
A message
from our
Mayor
Welcome to our third annual Mental
Health and Wellbeing Campaign, now
called Canterbury Cares. The World Health
Organisation defines mental health and
wellbeing as when a person can cope
with the challenges life brings and can
contribute to their family and community.
It’s important to look after our wellbeing and
there are many simple things we can do from
getting good rest, having a hobby, eating
well, finding an enjoyable form of exercise,
having friends and many others.
We know that sometimes those
life challenges can be prolonged or
overwhelming and that it can be difficult
to take the first step. Over September and
October there will be a variety of events held
across the City, from information sessions
about stress, mental health services and
caring for people with a mental illness, to
exercise classes and bushcare activities.
We trust you will find something that will
interest you in this Campaign and encourage
you to come to at least one event. By joining
in you will build your resilience, learn new
skills and know where to find support when
you or a loved one needs it.
Cr Brian Robson
Mayor
Event Dates
At
glancae
...
3 September
Canterbury Cares Launch
Pg 15
4 Sept - 9 Oct
Yoga in the Library
Pg 16
6 Sept & 4 Oct
Bushcare – Gough Whitlam
Saltmarsh
Pg 17
11 September
Grief and Loss through our Lives
Pg 18
12 September
Voices Speak, Lives Change Film
+ Q&A
Pg 19
14 Sept & 12 Oct
Mudcrabs Bushcare – Foord Ave,
Hurlstone Park
Pg 20
15 September
Your Brain Matters (English/
Vietnamese)
Pg 21
16 September
Laugh for Life
Pg 22
16 September
Brighter Side of Life
Pg 23
19 Sept - 24 Oct
Partners in Depression
Pg 24
20 Sept & 18
Oct
Bushcare – Cup & Saucer Wetland
Pg 25
20 September
Community Bike Shed Open Day
Pg 26
20 September
Listening to Bangladeshi Older
Women
Pg 27
21 Sept & 19 Oct
Bushcare – Ewen Park
Pg 28
22 Sept & 29
Sept
Mental Health First Aid
Pg 29
24 September
Relaxation / Qi Gong
Pg 32
26 Sept & 17
Oct
Men’s Shed Open Day & BBQ
Pg 33
28 Sept & 26
Oct
Bushcare – Rosedale Reserve
Pg 34
1 October
Unveil the Mysteries of your
Brain
Pg 35
8 October
Dance of Life, Exhibition Launch
Pg 36
8 October
Feeling Good: Getting help in the
community
Pg 37
9 October
World Mental Health Day
Celebration
Pg 38
10 October
Wellbeing Workshop for Carers
Pg 39
13 October
Bus Trip to the Independent
Living Centre
Pg 40
13,20,27 Oct &
3 Nov
Support for Carers
Pg 41
13 October
Brain Games
Pg 42
15 October
Relaxation and Stress
Management
Pg 43
15 October
Don’t Forget the Carer (English/
Vietnamese)
Pg 44
15 October
Twilight Tune Up
Pg 45
20 October
Wesley Lifeforce Suicide
Prevention Training
Pg 46
21 October
Resilience – Facing Life’s
Challenges
Pg 47
23 October
Multicultural Morning Tea
Pg 48
23 October
Mothers Matter
Pg 49
23 October
Be Included!
Pg 50
25 October
MINDS Fair (English, Bangali,
Hindi, Rohingya)
Pg 51
29 October
Celebrating Uniqueness (Greek)
Pg 52
30 October
Caring for yourself (Greek)
Pg 53
31 October
Be YOUnique Info Session
(English, Mandarin)
Pg 54
Event Dates
Weekly Events
At
glancae
...
Mondays
International Folk Dancing
Pg 11
Tuesdays &
Thursdays
Chinese Walking Group
Pg 12
Wednesdays
Earlwood Walking Group
Pg 13
Important
Numbers
Emergency
000
Mental Health Line
1800 011 511
Lifeline
13 11 14
Beyond Blue Info Line
1300 22 4636
Key
The icons below can be found throughout
this document. This key gives you an
indication of their meaning.
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event contact
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requirements.
Weekly
Events
The following events will
be run weekly throughout
September & October.
International
Folk Dancing
Every Monday
Earlwood Senior Citizens
Centre
Cnr Homer Street and Joy Ave, Earlwood
Social dance group where easy folk
dances from around the world are
taught in a relaxed and friendly
environment. All ages and abilities
are welcome and no partner is
needed. First visit free, $5 after that.
10.00pm - 12noon
Debbie on 9525 9851
City of Canterbury
No booking required
11
Chinese Walking
Group
Every Tuesday and Thursday
Salt Pan Creek, Riverwood
Walking Groups are a great way to
meet people and look after your
health! Beginners are welcome and
it’s free.
7.30am
Jessica on 9533 0100
Yes – bookings required (to find out
meeting place)
12
Earlwood Walking
Group
Every Wednesday
Canterbury Earlwood Caring
Community Centre Hall
15 Clarke Street, Earlwood
8.00am
Kim on 9559 4013
Yes – bookings required (to find out
meeting place)
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Single
Events
The following events are one-off
& ongoing events throughout
September & October.
Canterbury Cares
Launch
Wednesday 3 September
Lakemba Senior Citizens Centre
Corner The Boulevarde & Croydon Street,
Lakemba
The official launch of the Canterbury
Cares. Wellbeing – what does it look
like? Speakers include recovery
stories of people living with mental
illness and professionals in the
mental health field.
2.00pm - 3.30pm
Debra on 9789 9432
Canterbury Cares Community
Partners, City of Canterbury
No booking required
15
Yoga in the Library
Thursdays - 4 September to
9 October
Campsie Library
14-28 Amy Street, Campsie
Don’t miss the opportunity to
participate in this much requested
gentle exercise class. Limited spaces
so book early.
1.00pm - 2.00pm
Linda on 9789 9655
City of Canterbury
Yes – booking required
16
Bushcare - Gough
Whitlam Saltmarsh
Saturday 6 September &
Saturday 4 October
Gough Whitlam Park, Earlwood
Meet between the cricket oval and Bayview
Ave, across from Tempe Station
Join in with other volunteers with
weeding and planting. Tools and
morning tea provided. Please wear
covered shoes, hat, gloves and bring
water.
9.00am - 11.00am
Nell on 9789 9422
Cooks River Valley Association,
Mudcrabs, City of Canterbury
No booking required
17
Grief and Loss
through our Lives
Thursday 11 September
Belmore Senior Citizens Centre
38-40 Redman Pde, Belmore
This evening will focus on many of
the losses we experience as we live
and help to develop skills to live
fully with all that life brings.
6.30 - 7.00pm (light dinner)
7.00 - 9.00pm (workshop)
Debra on 9789 9432
[email protected]
Life Rites, City of Canterbury
Yes – booking required
18
Voices Speak, Lives
Change Film + Q&A
Friday 12 September
Riverwood Community Centre
151 Belmore Rd North, Riverwood
The film features interviews with
people with mental health issues.
After the film, there will be a
panel Q&A session, followed by
refreshments.
10.00am - 12noon
Rohena on 9533 0100
[email protected]
Riverwood Community Centre,
Sydney Local Health District
Yes – booking required
19
Mudcrabs Bushcare
Sunday 14 September &
Sunday 12 October
Foord Ave, Hurlstone Park
Meet at the Cooks River end of Foord Ave
Join in with other volunteers with
weeding and planting. Tools and
morning tea provided. Please wear
covered shoes, hat, gloves and bring
water.
9.00am - 11.00am
Nell on 9789 9422
Cooks River Valley Association,
Mudcrabs, City of Canterbury
No booking required
20
Your Brain Matters
English/Vietnamese
Monday 15 September
Riverwood Branch Library
Cnr Belmore Rd & Roosevelt Ave, Riverwood
Practical ways to keep your brain
active and healthy
11.00am - 12noon
Jayant on 9789 9416
Alzheimer’s Australia, City of
Canterbury Library
Yes – booking required
21
Laugh for Life
Tuesday 16 September
Lakemba Branch Library
62 The Boulevarde, Lakemba
Laughter is really the best medicine!
Join in with our Laughter Yoga
instructor and find out!
11.00 - 12noon
Elissa on 9789 9419
City of Canterbury Library
Yes – booking required
22
Brighter Side of Life
(Brightside Program)
Tuesday 16 September
Morris Iemma Indoor Sports
Centre 150 Belmore Rd North, Riverwood
(across from M5)
Come and check out the Morris
Iemma Indoor Sports Centre and
learn about the Brightside program
with a walk, 2 x 30 minute gym
circuit and brunch. All free.
11.00am - 2.00pm
Skye / Kristy on 9153 0441
Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre
Yes – booking required
23
Partners in Depression
Fridays - 19 Sept to 24 Oct
Lakemba
Venue details provided upon registration
A 6 week group program to provide
information to people who love
or care for someone experiencing
depression.
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Gillian on 9750-9344
[email protected]
Canterbury City Community Centre,
Sydney Local Health District
Yes – booking required
24
Bushcare - Cup &
Saucer Creek Wetland
Saturday 20 September &
Saturday 18 October
Cup & Saucer Creek Wetland
Heynes Reserve, Berna St, Canterbury
Join in with other volunteers to
assist with weeding . Tools and
morning tea provided. Please wear
covered shoes, hat, gloves and bring
water.
9.30am - 11.30am
Nell on 9789 9422
Mudcrabs, City of Canterbury
No booking required
25
Community Bike
Shed Open Day
Saturday 20 September
Community Bike Shed
(at rear of Men’s Shed)
109 Clissold Parade, Campsie
You don’t need to be a bike expert to
join the Bike Shed. Come down for a
free BBQ to find out more.
9.00am - 12noon
Jegan 9750 9344
[email protected]
Canterbury City Community Centre,
City of Canterbury
No booking required
26
Listening to Bangladeshi
Older Women
Saturday 20 September
Lakemba Senior Citizens
Centre (meeting room) Corner The
Boulevarde & Croydon Street, Lakemba
A conversation with Bangladeshi
women 50 years old plus about
activities to enhance their wellbeing
and mental health.
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Joanna on 9789 9472
[email protected]
City of Canterbury Multicultural
Advisory Committee
Yes – booking required
27
Bushcare – Ewen Park
Sunday 21 September &
Sunday 19 October
Ewen Park, Tennent Parade,
Hurlstone Park Meet on the
pedestrian cycle path on the Cooks River
behind the main playing field.
Join in with other volunteers with
weeding, mulching and planting.
Tools and morning tea provided.
Please wear covered shoes, hat,
gloves and bring water.
3.00pm - 5.00pm (September)
3.30pm - 5.30pm (October)
Nell on 9789 9422
Friends of Ewen Park, Mudcrabs, City
of Canterbury
No booking required
28
Mental Health First Aid
Monday 22 September &
Monday 29 September
Campsie
Venue details provided upon registration.
A two day course open to volunteers
and staff. You will learn to recognise
the early signs and symptoms of
common mental health problems,
first aid strategies for dealing with
mental health crises and where to
get help.
9.30am - 4.30pm
STARS Training 9750 9344
stars [email protected]
STARS Training /
Sydney Local Health District
Yes – booking required
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Remember
Don’t be scared to
ask for help
Looking after yourself is
looking after your family
Do something today to
look after your mental
health
1
2
3
these tips...
Help is around the
corner ... See your
general practitioner
It can happen to
anyone so please
don’t judge
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Relaxation / Qi Gong
Wednesday 24 September
Canterbury Earlwood Caring
Community Centre Hall
15 Clarke Street
FREE discussion about stress, sleep,
relaxation and meditation ending
with 20 minutes stretching and
deep breathing. Preceded by a Tai
Chi class, $5 (8:50-9:50am) Light
refreshments provided.
10.00am - 11.30am
Salma on 9559 4013
[email protected]
Canterbury Earlwood Caring
Community Centre
No booking required
32
Men’s Shed Open Day
and BBQ
Friday 26 September &
Friday 17 October
Canterbury Men’s Shed
109 Clissold Pde, Campsie
A chance to peek behind the doors
of a Men’s Shed, meet the guys and
find out how you can join. Women
welcome as well – just the one time
though!
10:00am - 2.00pm
Glenn on 9750 9344
[email protected]
Canterbury City Community Centre
Yes – booking required
33
Bushcare – Rosedale
Reserve
Sunday 28 September
Sunday 26 October
Rosedale Reserve, Hampton St,
Croydon Park
Meet on the pedestrian/cycle path on the
Cooks River and via foot bridge at the end of
Beamish Street, Campsie
Join in with other volunteers with weeding,
mulching and planting. Tools and morning
tea provided. Please wear covered shoes,
hat, gloves and bring water.
9.00am - 12noon (September)
8.30am - 11.30am (October)
Nell on 9789 9422
Cooks River Valley Association,
Mudcrabs, City of Canterbury
No booking required
34
Unveil the Mysteries of
your Brain –
Dementia Awareness
Wednesday 1 October
Canterbury Earlwood Caring
Community Centre Hall
15 Clarke Street, Earlwood
Explore how your brain works, caring for
your mental health, how to keep your brain
health. Learn about dementia/Alzheimer’s
and services available to help families and
individuals. Light refreshments provided.
10.00am - 12noon
Donata on 9559 4013
[email protected]
Canterbury Earlwood Caring
Community Centre, Alzheimer’s
Australia
Yes – bookings required. Please
RSVP by 25 September.
35
Dance of Life,
Exhibition Launch
Wednesday 8 October
Campsie Library
14-28 Amy Street, Campsie
Art exhibition by a community art
group for people who have a mental
illness.
1.00pm - 2.00pm
Belinda on 9747 8616
[email protected]
Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW
Yes – booking required
36
Feeling Good: Getting help
in the community for your
mental wellbeing
Wednesday 8 October
Belmore Senior Citizens Centre
38-40 Redman Parade, Belmore
(middle building)
For anyone wanting to know about mental
wellbeing! Find out about the role of GPs,
Mental Health Professionals, Carer & Respite
Service and Community Mental Health in
helping you access the support and services
you need. Guest speakers include a GP,
Psychologist, Carer Advocate and the local
Mental Health Service. There will be time
for questions and refreshments.
6pm arrival (light dinner)
6.30 start - 8.30pm finish
Inner West Sydney Medicare Local
on 9799 0933
Inner West Sydney Medicare Local, Sydney
Local Health District, Commonwealth
Respite and Carelink Centre, Carers Assist
Yes – bookings required
37
World Mental Health
Day Celebration
Thursday 9 October
Lakemba Seniors Centre
Corner The Boulevarde & Croydon Street,
Lakemba
Come along and celebrate
World Mental Health Day with
entertainment, information and
lunch.
11.00am - 2.00pm
Debra on 9789 9432
[email protected]
Partners in Recovery, Newtown
Neighbourhood Centre Boarding
House Project, GROW, City of
Canterbury
No bookings required
38
Wellbeing Workshop
for Carers
Friday 10 October
Canterbury Leagues Club
26 Bridge Road, Belmore
Interactive exercises where
participants massage one another
and learn about self-care (nutrition,
stress and relaxation techniques).
10.00am - 2.00pm (lunch included)
Almarza on 9641 7081
[email protected]
Commonwealth Respite & Carelink
Centre
Yes – bookings required
39
Bus Trip to the Independent
Living Centre in Blacktown
Monday 13 October
Bus leaves from Council
Carpark, 9:15am
Shakespeare St, Campsie
For people who might benefit
from assistive technology for
independence in everyday living,
communication, mobility, and home
modifications and their carers.
Light lunch included.
9.15am - 1.30pm
Olga on 9789 9594
[email protected]
City of Canterbury
Yes – bookings required
40
Support for Carers of
People Living with Mental
Illness
Monday 13, 20, 27 October &
Monday 3 November
Campsie
Venue details provided upon registration
4 weeks of 3 hours workshops:
Assisting someone with mental
illness, Assisting Families with
Loss and Grief, Assisting with
Mindfulness, Assisting with Self
Care.
10.00am - 1.00pm
Deirdre on 9708 2670
[email protected]
Carer Assist, Salvation Army
Yes – booking required
41
Brain Games
Monday 13 October
Earlwood Branch Library
Cnr Homer & Williams Street, Earlwood
Brains need exercising too! Come
and join in playing old and new
games to challenge your memory.
11.00am - 1.00pm
George on 9789 9417
City of Canterbury Library
Yes – booking required
42
Relaxation and Stress
Management
Wednesday 15 October
Probus – Campsie Kingsgrove
Club, Canterbury Leagues Club, Bridge
Road, Belmore
Try out a Probus Club (social group
for retired people) and learn about
stress management and relaxation.
10.30am - 12noon
Pat on 9789 2859
Campsie Kingsgrove Probus Club,
Serenity NSW
Yes – booking required
43
Don’t Forget the Carer
(English/Vietnamese)
Wednesday 15 October
Campsie Library
14-28 Amy Street, Campsie
Are you a carer? Do you know
someone with dementia? This
talk will tell you how to look after
yourself as well as the person you
are caring for.
11.00am - 12noon
Greg on 9789 9424
Alzheimer’s Australia,
City of Canterbury Library
Yes – booking required
44
Twilight Tune Up
Wednesday 15 October
Cooks River cycleway
Nearest Foord Avenue, Hurlstone Park
Free basic bicycle tune ups and
bicycle equipment giveaways. Come
down and chat with our friendly
Road Safety Officer and find out more
about how to keep safe while riding
on the road.
4.00pm - 6.15pm
Colleen/ Jordan on 9789 9300
City of Canterbury
No booking required
45
Wesley Lifeforce Suicide
Prevention Training
Monday 20 October
Campsie
Venue details provided upon registration
A 4 hour Suicide Prevention
Workshop to teach people how to
identify the signs that someone may
be at risk of suicide and appropriate
action to take. Simple effective
interventions can make a real
difference and save lives.
9.00am - 1.00pm
Maria on 8922 9035
[email protected]
Wesley Mission, Salvation Army
Yes – booking required
46
Resilience – Facing
Life’s Challenges
Tuesday 21 October
Probus – Canterbury
Earlwood Club, Earlwood
Bardwell Park RSL Bowling Club
Doris Avenue
Try out a Probus Club (a social group
for retired people) and learn about
how to respond positively to the
challenges of life.
10.15am - 12noon
Peter/ Margaret on 9750 9183
Canterbury Earlwood Probus Club,
Sydney Local Health District
Yes – booking required
47
Multicultural
Morning Tea
Thursday 23 October
Riverwood Community Centre
151 Belmore Road North, Riverwood
For people living in the Riverwood
area who wish to celebrate our
multicultural community, guest
speaker, and refreshments.
10.00am - 12noon
Jessica/ Rohena on 9533 0100
[email protected]
Riverwood Community Centre
No bookings required
48
Mothers Matter – looking
after Mums’ wellbeing in
baby’s first year
Thursday 23 October
Lakemba School Community
Centre
Alice Street, Lakemba
For mothers with babies under
one year of age – common feelings
in baby’s first year and ways to
manage. Stress management and
relaxation for mums plus a pamper
pack.
1.30pm - 3.00pm
Wendi on 9759 4061
Lakemba Schools as Community
Centre, Sydney Local Health District
No bookings required
49
Be Included!
Thursday 23 October
Youth @ Lakemba, Lakemba
Senior Citizens Centre
Corner The Boulevarde & Croydon Street,
Lakemba
Youth event around participation
and inclusion, short films.
3.00pm - 6.00pm
Jo / Mo on 9718 9848
Break Thru People Solutions, Social
Inc, City of Canterbury
No bookings required
50
MINDS Fair (English,
Bangali, Hindi,
Rohingya)
Saturday 25 October
Lakemba Senior Citizens Hall
Corner The Boulevarde & Croydon Street,
Lakemba
To provide information about
mental health services and to
promote self-help and awareness in
the community.
1.00pm - 3.00pm
Moushumi on 9789 3744
Metro Migrant Resource Centre, Probashi
Bangladeshi Women’s Association,
Transcultural Mental Health Centre
Yes – booking required
51
Celebrating Uniqueness
– Greek celebration
Wednesday 29 October
Greek Orthodox Community
of NSW
206-210 Lakemba St, Lakemba
An opportunity for the Greek
speaking community to celebrate
mental health month with guest
speakers, talent quest, Greek music
and food.
10.00am - 2.00pm
Sophie/Antonia on 9715 2715
Schizophrenia Fellowship NSW,
Greek Orthodox Community of NSW
Yes – booking required
52
Caring for yourself –
health and wellbeing
(Greek)
Thursday 30 October
Canterbury Earlwood Caring
Community Centre Hall
15 Clarke Street, Earlwood
A presentation and discussion
regarding health and wellbeing.
Explore why and how you need to
care for yourself especially if you are
normally the person who cares for
others. Light refreshments provided.
10.00am - 12noon
Salma on 9559 4013
[email protected]
Canterbury Earlwood Caring
Community Centre
Yes – booking required please RSVP
by 25 October
53
Be YOUnique Information
Session (English, Mandarin)
Friday 31 October
Salt Pan Wetlands
155 Belmore Road North, Riverwood
Celebrate being YOUnique in the
beauty of the Wetlands with a guest
speaker and refreshments.
10.00am - 2.00pm
Rohena/ Jessica on 9533 0100
[email protected]
Riverwood Community Centre
Yes – booking required
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These events are proudly
supported by:
Probashi Bangladeshi Women’s Association
Serenity NSW Inc.,
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