Noosa encouraged to embrace Mental Health Month’s vital message

Noosa Council is proud to support Mental Health Month this October by offering a number of free events that focus on resilience-building and mindfulness.

Mental Health Month activities are happening across Noosa.

Celebrated each year across Australia to coincide with World Mental Health Day on October 10 Mental Health Month promotes well-being for all.

“Along with our recurring physical workshops, such as yoga and Pilates, we are offering specifics like Building Mental Resilience after a Disaster, which is scheduled for October 11 at the Cooroy Library, and October 12 at Federal Hall,” Council’s Community Programs Officer, Angela Romanowski said.

The Mental Health Month theme for 2023 is 'We all have a role to play', whether it’s taking care of  someone close, taking time to care for oneself, supporting the community to be more mental health aware, or being a mental health ally.

Ms Romanowski believes that Mental Health Month serves as a poignant reminder that mental well-being is as essential as physical health, and community health is paramount for a well-functioning region.

“Over the past couple of years, we have needed the resilience, the compassion, and the energy of our community more than ever. Many of our residents are still rebuilding, so are small businesses.” Ms Romanowski said.

“As local Council we have a duty to nurture our community to thrive and we have taken significant steps to deliver much needed support.”

Additional mental well-being initiatives will be offered in Peregian, Noosaville, and Cooroy.

For more information about upcoming events and on how Noosa residents can join, visit Council’s website at noosa.qld.gov.au

The events are jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, in collaboration with Noosa Council's 'Living Well Initiative'.