Hi All,

A big thank you again for your participation in the Mental Health Think Tank on the 11^th September. Attached is the summary of the discussion for your information. As promised, we intend to progress discussions to better consolidate a mental health support system in the Bright and surrounds region of Alpine Shire. If you are interested in being a part of these discussions and plans, please complete this Doodle Poll to indicate your availability no later than next Monday the 30^th September – https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/aOqG35Yd. 

At the conclusion of our session on the 11^th, we spoke briefly to some upcoming events and services available in the area for mental health support. To reiterate and remind you all, here are the details again:

• Dadirri Mindfulness Workshop at the Bright Pavillion – 10^th October at 6:30pm – this is a free session available to anyone and everyone! Flyer with details and registration link attached.
• A Little Bit of Relief Farmer’s Expo in Dederang on Friday 18^th October – targeted at farmers, however all are welcome and mental health support services will be present at this event – more details can be found here – A Little Bit of Relief – Agricultural Expo | Engage Alpine (alpineshire.vic.gov.au)
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Connect – provides support services for people caring for loved ones with mental health and/or substance use issues. This service is delivered by Peer Support workers with lived experience, and they are beginning outreach services to the Alpine Shire. For more information including contact details, browse this link – Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect Centres – Gateway Health
• Wellways – provide a couple of services to Alpine Shire:
  • Psychosocial Recovery Service – Psychosocial Recovery Service – Wellways Australia
  • Alpine Mindset Coaching – Alpine Mindset Coaching – Wellways Australia
  • Other mental health support services – Mental Health and Wellbeing – Wellways Australia

• If you are interested in some free online suicide prevention training, check out this link – https://murrayphn.org.au/focus-areas/mental-health/suicide-prevention/suicide-prevention-training/ 
• Uniting Church offer Community Coffee Catch Ups on Friday mornings from 10am, which is open to anyone to attend.

Stay tuned for details regarding:

• Free Mental Health First Aid training in Bright
• Free ASIST & SafeTalk training in Bright next year

We look forward to the next steps 😊

Warm regards,

Monique & Paige