Insights Mental Health Support Group Ballarat

26/01/2026

We’re heading into another year of connection and support at Insights Mental Health Support Group Ballarat.

We run peer-based meet-ups where people can come together in a casual and welcoming space.

Every 1st Thursday and 2nd Sunday of the month.
- Thursdays | 7pm - 9pm - Evening meetings (hybrid) - face-to-face (Ballarat East 'Uniting) and via the app Zoom.
- Sundays | 12:30pm onwards. Catch up and walk at 'Pipers by the Lake, Lake Wendouree'

With the participant’s permission, carers, family, and friends are welcome to come along for support.

If you’d like more info or have questions, feel free to get in touch!

22/12/2025

That's it for Insights Mental Health Support Group for the year! Thanks for supporting us, and we'll see you in the new year!

21/11/2025

Hey everyone,

Our final meeting for the year will be our Christmas break-up! Come along and enjoy a BBQ lunch provided by Insights.

If you need any information or would like to attend, please contact us insightsmhballarat@gmail.com or contact us here on messenger.

31/10/2025

Hey everyone. We’ve got a few more catchups before the year wraps up!

Thursday, November 6th – Hybrid Meeting
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Uniting, 42a Dyte Parade, Ballarat East
Join on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88981753706?pwd=TEtSMc1dsa1hmVHplRGl4cVdybFpWQT09
ID: 889 8175 3706
Password: 643002
Topic: Coping strategies and preparation for the Christmas holiday season🎄

Sunday, November 9th – Walk at Lake Wendouree
12:30pm onwards
Meet out the front of Pipers by the Lake
Come for a walk and have a chat. All welcome!

Sunday, December 14th – Christmas BBQ & Break-up
12:30pm onwards
Near Pipers by the Lake, Lake Wendouree (BBQ area beside the main playground).
All food will be provided by Insights!
Please let us know if you’re coming so we can make sure there’s plenty to go around!

There won’t be a Thursday meeting in December as we’ll be getting ready for the Christmas BBQ. This will be our last get-together for 2025.

13/10/2025

Come to Lake Esmond this Sunday for the Mental Health Expo. Always a beautiful day with stalls, live music and a free sausage sizzle. Pets are welcome!

07/10/2025

Hi all,
Hope is well.

Just a friendly reminder that our afternoon walk at Lake Wendouree is on this weekend, 12th October from 12:30pm. Partners, friends, family and carers are welcome to attend with permission by the participant. Please RSVP prior to meeting, so we know you're coming! Also, it is likey that there will be dogs in attendance.

Meeting place: Out the front of Pipers by the Lake, Lake Wendouree.
Date/Time: October 12th, 12:30pm
Contact: Email/FB messenger

Hope to see you there!

25/09/2025

Hi all,

For our October Thursday meeting we will be having a guest speaker on the topic of trauma. Please contact us for more information via messenger or our email insightsmhballarat@gmail.com

Evening Meeting – Thursday, 2nd October, 7pm–9pm

GUEST SPEAKER: Jade from Catholicare
Topic: Understanding Trauma – Information & Interactive Discussion (This meeting is not from a lived experience perspective).

📍 Venue: 'Uniting' Building, 42a Dyte Parade, Ballarat East VIC 3350
Also available via Zoom:
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89981753706
Meeting ID: 889 8175 3706
Passcode: 643002

11/09/2025

Hi all,

Insights will be holding our afternoon walk at Pipers by the Lake, Lake Wendouree Parade this Sunday, 14th September from 12:30pm onwards.

Please let us know if you’ll be joining us, so we know to look out for you. Also, some participants may be bringing their dogs along.
🦉👋☕🐕

06/09/2025

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, father figures, and caregivers! From us at InsightsMHBallarat 🦉

01/09/2025

How To Attend Our Monthly Evening Meetings 🙂

Our Thursday evening meetings can be attended in person or online via Zoom. Since the Covid-19 lockdown we have adopted a hybrid format, making it easier for everyone to attend

You can also join by phone by dialling the number for your nearest city (see image below), then enter the following Zoom Meeting ID: 889 8175 3706.

If you need assistance or more information, please contact us at insightsmhballarat@gmail.com or message us here on Facebook.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

16/08/2025

09/08/2025

Hi all,

Just a friendly reminder that Insights has their afternoon walk this weekend, 10th August from 12:30pm onwards. Our meeting place is out the front of Pipers by the Lake, Lake Wendouree.
Please see our most recent flyer for more information. ☕🐶

Also, if you are interested in joining our mailing list, please let us know.