WA Mental Health Week is a time to stop and think
Wednesday, 02 October 2024
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WA Mental Health Week will be celebrated across all ECU campuses.
WA Mental Health Week is an opportunity to bring awareness to mental health and wellbeing.
Mental Health Week in WA begins on the 5 October and this year’s theme: Empowering communities, thriving workforces: a journey towards investing in our mental health is a timely reminder for everyone in the ECU community to be aware of, and make use of, the many support services available.
This year's theme also prompts us to consider how looking after your mental health, and being considerate of your colleagues' needs too, is something you need to build into your career planning and work practices.
Various activities will be run by different teams across ECU campuses for staff and students, to give everyone a chance to talk openly about mental health in a supportive community.
South West
ECU South West, Bunbury Campus: Tuesday 8 October, 11am – 1pm Building 7. Enjoy a live WAAPA performance, free sandwiches and wraps, and build your own sundae! Chat to Blue Leaf for local mental health resources and visit the Medibank Health Van for a free health check-up! Plus, lawn games and more!
ECU Learning Centre, Busselton: Wednesday 9 October, 10am – 11am. Come join Cora the Therapy Dog from Head Space for pats and cuddles, and enjoy a free coffee from the Monarch Espresso van in the courtyard. Connect at ELCB for games, chats, mental health resources and build your own sundae!
Mandurah Regional Learning Hub: Thursday 10 October, 12.30pm – 1.30pm, WOTSO. Lunch & Learn with Esther Joy! Learn more about mental health and how to support the mental health of yourself and your community. Free lunch!
Joondalup
Pop-Up Workshop at Joondalup: Monday 8 October, 11am - 1pm, Outside Building 32. Stop by the Pop-up workshop to discover a variety of resources and support services available to you at ECU.
Mental Health Morning Tea: Wednesday 16 October 10.30am - 1.30pm. Join us for a relaxing and supportive picnic on the Joondalup campus! Unwind with fellow students, enjoy some tasty treats, get creative with arts and crafts, and learn about mental health resources in a safe, open space. Plus, we will have a yummy ice cream bar with a range of toppings!
Mount Lawley
Mental Health Morning Tea: Tuesday October 15 10.30am - 1.30pm Grass area near the Gazebo. Join us for a relaxing and supportive picnic on the Mount Lawley campus! Unwind with fellow students, enjoy some tasty treats, get creative with arts and crafts, and learn about mental health resources in a safe, open space. Plus we'll have an icecream bar with a range of toppings.
Make the most of support services
ECU is here to support students to maintain positivity and develop resilience.
We offer a range of different services including tip sheets, workshops, and crisis support.
ECU Psychological Counselling Support assist students by providing free confidential psychological support to all currently enrolled students. You can also visit the ECU Health Service for all your healthcare needs.
You can also drop by The Living Room on the Joondalup campus. It is a quiet and calming space where you can take some time out, chat to a friendly face and get some guidance on how to plan around any barriers in your way.