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SUMMARY:The Listening Lounge Mental Health Peer Support Group -Leederville
DESCRIPTION:The Listening Lounge Mental Health Peer Support Group – Leederville \nEvent Location: Vincent Community Centre\, Leederville \nThe Listening Lounge is a safe and supportive space where you can share your experiences\, listen to and learn from others\, and connect with peers who have a lived experience of mental health challenges themselves. \nListening Lounge Peer Support Groups are designed to be safe and accepting places for everyone regardless of gender identity\, sexuality\, cultural or religious background\, skin colour\, disability or any other point of difference. We take an active approach to cultural safety and accessibility. Our Group Care Guidelines and Values are designed to ensure that our groups are safe and enjoyable for everyone. \nThe Listening Lounge groups are: \n\nFree\nWeekly\nNo referral needed\nCo-facilitated by two trained peer facilitators with a lived experience themselves\n\nIs this group for me? \nThe Listening Lounge Mental Health Peer Support groups are for: \n\nAdults (aged 18+) who are currently struggling with their mental health OR\nWho identify as having a lived experience of mental health challenges\n\nWhat do we talk about in a group? \nA Listening Lounge Peer Support group goes for 1.5-2 hours. It has a flexible structure that allows time for: \n\nSharing a problem or issue that you may be struggling with\nListening and learning from others\nSharing wins/achievements\nHaving a cup tea/coffee and chatting with fellow attendees after group\nA mental health discussion topic or activity\nHearing about community events\, supports\, and services\, plus much more.\n\nAny questions? \nPlease email our Groups Supports Officer\, Laura at listeninglounge@comhwa.org.au.
URL:https://comhwa.org.au/event/the-listening-lounge-mental-health-peer-support-group-leederville/
LOCATION:Vincent Community Centre\, Vincent Community Centre 99 Loftus Street Leederville\, WA 6007\, Leederville\, WA\, 6007\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Peer Work Positives
DESCRIPTION:This training is aimed at increasing awareness of peer work and its value to families\, consumers\, and the greater workforce. \nTopics include: \nBarriers to Employment \nDiscuss the unique barriers to employment faced by peer workers \nSkills and Values Integration \nHow to best utilise unique peer skillsets and integrate peer work values into your operations. \nPerformance Management \nHow to best manage peer workers and best line supervision channels. \nRecruitment and Retention Discussions of how to recruit peer workers and how to retain current Peer Workers \n\n\n\n\nProudly presented by Consumers of Mental Health WA as part of an initiative funded by \nthe Mental Health Commission of WA
URL:https://comhwa.org.au/event/peer-work-positives/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250307T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250307T120000
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SUMMARY:Willagee Community Group March
DESCRIPTION:As part of our ongoing in-reach and engagement work in local communities\, CoMHWA is proud to bring our monthly community group to WILLAGEE. \nBuild your skills and knowledge to live a happier and healthier life as part of your recovery journey. \nWhy not come along and see what it’s all about? No RSVP necessary\, just come along for a cuppa\, chat and to connect with other local\, like-minded individuals. \nJoin us on the first Friday of every month!\nDownload our brochure for more information\, or contact Elaine via [eashurst@comhwa.org.au](mailto:eashurst@comhwa.org.au)
URL:https://comhwa.org.au/event/willagee-community-group-march/
LOCATION:Willagee Community Group\, Cnr Archibald Street and 41 Winnacot Street\, Willagee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elaine":MAILTO:eashurst@comhwa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250311T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250311T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T055159
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SUMMARY:Speak Up\, Be Heard
DESCRIPTION:Speak Up\, Be Heard\nThis interactive session covers the basics of self-advocacy. The purpose of this workshop is to gain your confidence when talking to services or to your supports like your case manager\, support worker\, among others. \nAt the completion of this workshop you will: \n\nHave defined self-advocacy\n\n\nExplored the self-advocacy cycle\n\n\nDiscussed skills\, strengths and tools for speaking up for your needs\n\n\nReviewed decision making processes\n\n\n\n\n\nCoMHWA’s training workshops are FREE for individual members – sign up via our website today! \nFor all education and training questions/enquiries\, CoMHWA’s Education and Training team can be contacted at: \neducation@comhwa.org.au \n(08) 9258 8911
URL:https://comhwa.org.au/event/speak-up-be-heard/
LOCATION:CoMHWA Training Room\, 14/275 Belmont Avenue\, Cloverdale
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250311T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250311T200000
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SUMMARY:The Listening Lounge Mental Health Peer Support Group - Cloverdale
DESCRIPTION:The Listening Lounge Mental Health Peer Support Group – Cloverdale \nEvent Location: Consumers of Mental Health WA Office\, Cloverdale \nThe Listening Lounge is a safe and supportive space where you can share your experiences\, listen to and learn from others\, and connect with peers who have a lived experience of mental health challenges themselves. \nListening Lounge Peer Support Groups are designed to be safe and accepting places for everyone regardless of gender identity\, sexuality\, cultural or religious background\, skin colour\, disability or any other point of difference. We take an active approach to cultural safety and accessibility. Our Group Care Guidelines and Values are designed to ensure that our groups are safe and enjoyable for everyone. \nThe Listening Lounge groups are: \n\nFree\nWeekly\nNo referral needed\nCo-facilitated by two trained peer facilitators with a lived experience themselves\n\nIs this group for me? \nThe Listening Lounge Mental Health Peer Support groups are for: \n\nAdults (aged 18+) who are currently struggling with their mental health OR\nWho identify as having a lived experience of mental health challenges\n\nWhat do we talk about in a group? \nA Listening Lounge Peer Support group goes for 1.5-2 hours. It has a flexible structure that allows time for: \n\nSharing a problem or issue that you may be struggling with\nListening and learning from others\nSharing wins/achievements\nHaving a cup tea/coffee and chatting with fellow attendees after group\nA mental health discussion topic or activity\nHearing about community events\, supports\, and services\, plus much more.\n\nAny questions? \nPlease email our Groups Supports Officer -Laura at listeninglounge@comhwa.org.au.
URL:https://comhwa.org.au/event/the-listening-lounge-mental-health-peer-support-group-cloverdale/
LOCATION:CoMHWA Training Room\, 14/275 Belmont Avenue\, Cloverdale
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250317T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250317T120000
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SUMMARY:CoMHWA Community Group March
DESCRIPTION:As part of our ongoing in-reach and engagement work in local communities\, CoMHWA is proud to bring our monthly community group\, in-house at CoMHWA!\n\n\nBuild your skills and knowledge to live a happier and healthier life as part of your recovery journey. \nWhy not come along and see what it’s all about? No RSVP necessary\, just come along for a cuppa\, chat and to connect with other local\, like-minded individuals. \nJoin us on the 3rd Monday of every month! \nDownload our brochure for more information\, or contact Elaine via [eashurst@comhwa.org.au](mailto:eashurst@comhwa.org.au)
URL:https://comhwa.org.au/event/comhwa-community-group-march/
LOCATION:CoMHWA Training Room\, 14/275 Belmont Avenue\, Cloverdale
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elaine":MAILTO:eashurst@comhwa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250318T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250318T130000
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SUMMARY:City of Fremantle Community Group March
DESCRIPTION:As part of our ongoing in-reach and engagement work in local communities\, CoMHWA is proud to bring our monthly community group to the FREMANTLE LIBRARY. \nBuild your skills and knowledge to live a happier and healthier life as part of your recovery journey. \nWhy not come along and see what it’s all about? No RSVP necessary\, just come along for a cuppa\, chat and to connect with other local\, like-minded individuals. \nJoin us on the 3rd Tuesday of every month! \nDownload our brochure for more information\, or contact Elaine via [eashurst@comhwa.org.au](mailto:eashurst@comhwa.org.au)
URL:https://comhwa.org.au/event/city-of-fremantle-community-group-march/
LOCATION:Fremantle Library\, Mardoo Room\, Fremantle Library - 151 High Street\, Fremantle
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elaine":MAILTO:eashurst@comhwa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250319T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250319T120000
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SUMMARY:Seville Grove Community Group March
DESCRIPTION:As part of our ongoing in-reach and engagement work in local communities\, CoMHWA is proud to bring our monthly community group to SEVILLE GROVE.\n\n\nBuild your skills and knowledge to live a happier and healthier life as part of your recovery journey. \n\nWhy not come along and see what it’s all about? No RSVP necessary\, just come along for a cuppa\, chat and to connect with other local\, like-minded individuals. \n\nJoin us on the 3rd Wednesday of every month! \nDownload our brochure for more information\, or contact Elaine via [eashurst@comhwa.org.au](mailto:eashurst@comhwa.org.au)
URL:https://comhwa.org.au/event/seville-grove-community-group-march/
LOCATION:Seville Grove Library\, 78 Champion Drive\, Seville Grove
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elaine":MAILTO:eashurst@comhwa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250319T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250319T133000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Peer Navigation (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Intro to Peer Navigation (Online)\nThis interactive workshop builds skills for individuals and peer workers to identify\, locate and access suitable supports for their own or others wellbeing. Learn to draw to draw from your lived experience to aid you in navigating complex systems effectively. \nAt the completion of this workshop\, you will: \n\nUnderstand Peer Navigation ​and its key principles\nUnderstand how to identify and locate supports​\nHave developed communication skills​ useful in Peer Navigation\nHave increased knowledge of common challenges within Peer Navigation and how to address them.\n\n\n\n\n\nCoMHWA’s training workshops are FREE for individual members – sign up via our website today! \nFor all education and training questions/enquiries\, CoMHWA’s Education and Training team can be contacted at: \neducation@comhwa.org.au \n(08) 9258 8911
URL:https://comhwa.org.au/event/intro-to-peer-navigation-online/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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