There will be several events in the city this week to encourage self-care during Queensland Mental Health Week.
The theme for the week is “Take Time – for mental health”.
Logan City Council is running events to shine the light on the importance of individual and community health and well-being.
Activities include a men’s online webinar, seniors’ well-being bingo, a community art display, online yoga and ways to connect with local mental health support services.
Griffith University lecturer Debra Bath is the co-founder of the recently launched Walk and Talk for Wellness program.
The sessions allow participants to have a conversation with a trained listener in an outdoor environment.
“Sometimes talking to someone who doesn’t have a connection to you, or a vested interest in your situation, frees up your capacity to process things,” Ms Bath said.
As part of Mental Health Week, there is a free ‘Walk and Talk’ Wellness session at Underwood Park on Thursday, October 15 at 10am.
City Lifestyle Committee Chairperson, Councillor Laurie Koranski said while the first half of the year had been tough, there was much to look forward to for the remainder of 2020.
“Mental health is important for every single one of us, yet it is a part of life that is often overlooked,” Cr Koranski said.
“With the changes to people’s daily life caused by COVID-19 restrictions, it’s even more important than ever that people take care of themselves, and celebrate wellbeing and recovery in our community.
“I encourage everyone to take time for your own mental health and get involved in some of the local activities during the week.”
This year’s theme, Take Time – for mental health encourages people to take time for their mental health with simple actions that have been proven to improve wellbeing.
They include:
- Get healthy – it is good for your mind as well as your body
- Keep learning – learning new things will make you more confident as well as being fun
- Show kindness – Practising small acts of kindness, giving back or showing gratitude can help you feel more satisfied with life
- Connect more – spending time with other people is important to everyone’s mental wellbeing
- Take notice – stay in the moment and remember the simple things that give you joy
- Embrace nature – step outside, connect with the natural world and nature care of the planet.
Events here:
| Activity | When | Activity details |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Week – A conversation with ex AFL superstar and Survivor alumni Simon Black | Friday 9 October
11.00am to 12.00pm |
In this interactive session including live Question and Answer, Simon will share his personal story, including his experiences around leadership, resilience, and mental health.
Register here or for more information visit the Office of Industrial Relations. |
| Conversations That Matter: Men’s Online Webinar | Saturday 10 October | Blokepedia hosts an online webinar that is now available to watch where a panel of speakers chat about the importance of health and wellbeing in men and boys and provide tools and strategies to help. With speakers including Dr. John Davis, psychologist Shane Senituli, NRL’s Joel Thompson and men’s health advocate and speaker Justin Geange, this truly is a conversation that matters. |
| Ancient Symbolic Art Workshops | Saturday 10 October to Thursday 15 October | Canefields Clubhouse will host workshops in ancient symbolic art, open to the wider community. Here you will have a chance to learn about creating ancient geometry with local artist Shandelle McGregor and Peta Thompson.
Where: Canefields Clubhouse, 2 / 11 – 13 Logandowns Drive, Meadowbrook, QLD. When: Daily sessions from 10 October to 15 October To book your attendance visit Workshop Booking – Canefields Clubhouse. |
| Light Up Logan | Sunday 11 to 13 October
6.00pm to 10.00pm |
Logan’s iconic water towers will light up in purple and green as part of Queensland Mental Health Week.
The water towers located at Wineglass Drive Hillcrest, Telfer Street Shailer Park and Brookvale Drive Underwood will be lit up from 6.00pm to 10.00pm each night between October 11 to 13 to raise awareness. |
| Time Out – Tips on Taking a Break and FREE Wellbeing Bingo | Monday 12 October | Our Logan Seniors have taken time for their mental health and have shared with us what they do to feel good and boost their mental health.
Get inspired by our local seniors to get some tips from our community on taking time for you! With all this inspiration, today we encourage all our seniors to take time for themselves and see how many activities you can tick off from our FREE Seniors Wellbeing Bingo. |
| “Postcards from the Heart“ On Display Now! | Tuesday 13 October | The community has connected together by sharing what’s in their heart through art on a postcard.
Residents of all ages in Logan have taken the time to express something positive from this significant moment in time during the pandemic. The postcards are on display at the Logan Central Library during October to support and bring awareness to mental wellness. Where: Logan Central Library, Wilbur Street Logan Central. |
| Suicide prevention for young workers in the construction industry (Online) | Tuesday 13 October
7.00am to 8.00am |
Suicide prevention for young workers in the construction industry Jorgen Gullestrup, CEO of MATES in Construction.
Construction apprentices and their supervisors are invited to join us for a discussion about suicide prevention for young workers in the construction industry. Research has found that young males working in the construction industry in Queensland are at a higher risk of suicide and are twice as likely to take their own lives than other young Australian males. Jorgen will discuss the unique characteristics of young workers that contribute to this over representation, how today’s challenging climate is impacting young workers in the industry and what your can do to manage the risks in your workplace. Register here or for more information visit the Office of Industrial Relations. |
| FREE Online Yoga Class – Find Your Calm | Wednesday 14 October | Join us for an online yoga class for FREE to find your calm in the comfort of your own home.
Yoga is wonderful for your physical and mental health and our Live Well Logan yoga instructor is going to take you on a journey that will calm your mind and strengthen your body. Start relaxing by taking the online class. |
| FREE Tai Chi Class | Wednesday 14 October
10.00am |
How would you easily like to improve your health and flexibility? Well Tai Chi is a great way to start your journey.
Come along and experience for FREE just how great Tai Chi is for your body and mind. There are limited spots so get in quick. Where: Logan East Community Neighbourhood Centre, 53 Cinderella Drive, Springwood. Please phone Logan East Community Neighbourhood Centre to make your booking: 07 3808 4549. |
| Chair Yoga | Wednesday 14 October 2.00pm |
Have you always wanted to try Yoga but haven’t? Now you have the opportunity to try Chair Yoga.
Come on down and give it a go. Where: Logan East Community Neighbourhood Centre, 53 Cinderella Drive, Springwood. Please phone Logan East Community Neighbourhood Centre to make your booking: 07 3808 4549. |
| You Are Amazing – Wellness Day | Wednesday 14 October10.00am |
The Soroptimist International of Beenleigh Inc are hosting a wellness day.
Take time for your mental and physical health and wellbeing by coming along to You Are Amazing – Wellness Day for a full day of stimulating and fun activities. There will be keynote speakers on coping with mental anguish whilst trying to cope with everyday life. Enjoy stimulating and active workshops which will include yoga, mindfulness, art therapy, weaving, warrior women, financial bullying, and other assorted sessions. Enjoy lunch and all-day refreshments, take the time to meet new friends, as well as service provides in the local community. Where: Soroptimist International of Beenleigh Inc, Alamein Street, Beenleigh. For more information visit the Soroptimist International website . |
| Managing the mental health impacts of remote and isolated work (panel discussion) | Wednesday 14 October
11.30am to 12.30pm |
This panel of experts will discuss how individuals and workplaces responded to and were impacted by COVID-19, and key learnings that can be applied to support health and safety in remote and isolated workplaces.
Register here or for more information visit the Office of Industrial Relations. |
| Walk and Talk for Wellness | Thursday 15 October | Come along for a FREE Walk and Talk Wellness session where you can enjoy the tranquil Underwood Park as you ‘walk and talk’ with a trained facilitator.
We know that being active, experiencing the outdoors, and connecting with others is important for our health, wellbeing and life satisfaction – so why not do them at the same time? You choose the pace in this very different kind of wellness experience and take time for you! To book online visit the Walk and Talk for Wellness website, phone Richard or Debra on 0448 575 548 or email [email protected]. |
| Youth ‘headspace’ videos | Friday 16 October | Headspace is an organisation in Meadowbrook that supports young people between 12 to 25 years.
They have created a series of 5 short videos with young people covering topics such as anxiety, depression, stress and more! View the video library and share with your friends. The first 10 people who email [email protected] to let us know you watched the video’s will receive a FREE ‘Tune Out to Tune In’ youth pencil case filled with goodies! For more support for young people in the City of Logan, visit Council’s youth webpage. |
| Wonderful Me! | Saturday 17 October | It’s time to encourage your child to take some time and explore more about themselves through Council’s ‘Wonderful Me’ journal.
Perfect for 9 to12 year olds, let your young person dream for the future, find their calm and be the change in their world. Find out more and get your FREE copy today by visiting Logan City Council – Wonderful me. |
