Mental Health Council of Tasmania

11/02/2026

Some amazing speakers in this program - get your tickets!

Drawing on insights from the Right Here Right Now study, Professor Jo Robinson AM joins the Tasmanian Su***de Prevention Forum to explore the key risk and protective factors in youth su***de.

As leader of Orygen’s Youth Su***de Prevention Research Unit, Jo and her team have developed evidence-based strategies, including the guidelines for safe peer-to-peer online communication.

💡 Learn how research and innovative digital strategies can help prevent youth su***de and support wellbeing.

👉 Ticket sales ending soon: su***depreventiontas.org.au/tspcn-forum/

10/02/2026

Su***de Prevention Australia are excited to share that Translating and Interpreting Services (TIS) are now available through Primary Health Network (PHN) commissioned mental health services.

This will deliver high quality, cost-effective and secure interpreting services for people who do not speak English and for agencies and business that need to communicate with their non-English speaking clients.

These mental health care providers include, but not limited to Medicare Mental Health Centres, headspace Support Services and Commonwealth Psychosocial Support Programs.

For more information, please head to the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing website:
https://ow.ly/E3Y750Y98zL

10/02/2026

Today is Safer Internet Day - a global day of action bringing communities, schools, organisations and families together to raise awareness of online safety 🌐

While the internet offers so many great opportunities, there are risks involved too. Check out these tips from the eSafety Commissioner for staying safe online.

💜 Be kind - practice respect, empathy and kindness.
💜 Balance time online - make space for offline connection, rest and reflection.
💜 Speak up - report online abuse and harmful content.
💜Protect your space - take steps to keep your online accounts and devices secure and be mindful of what you share.
💜 Start the conversation - chat about online safety with your family and friends.

For more tips and to learn more about Safer Internet Day, visit: www.esafety.gov.au/newsroom/whats-on/sid

06/02/2026

Australia's longest-running and largest LGBTIQA+ youth survey is now open!

In Our Words will be our fifth time running this survey, and we need LGBTIQA+ young people (ages 14-21) to tell us about their health, wellbeing, lives, challenges and joys!

Results from this survey - funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing - will help inform policy, advocacy, service providers, health professionals and more about the needs of LGBTIQA+ young people, and how to help them flourish. Our major population surveys are the largest source of Australian data on the health and wellbeing of our communities, so we need as many people as possible to participate!

If you're LGBTIQA+ and aged 14-21, or you know any LGBTIQA+ young people (or parents of young people), please share this post widely!

Take the survey:
https://tinyurl.com/InOurWordsSurvey
Read more about In Our Words:
https://www.latrobe.edu.au/arcshs/work/lgbtiq-health/in-our-words

05/02/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday 9 February for the Hobart Regatta public holiday.

We’ll be back in the office on Tuesday 10th. 🌞

04/02/2026

We're so proud that our Take a minute. campaign is sponsoring the Mental Health and Wellbeing Award category! This award recognises young Tasmanians who are promoting a proactive and preventative approach to mental health and wellbeing.

Get in quick - nominations close Wednesday 11th Feb!!

04/02/2026

This session will provide an overview of the content, science and mechanisms for evidence-based mindfulness courses for stress, anxiety, depression and chronic pain. It will also explore when and how to recommend this intervention for patients presenting with mental health and chronic pain concerns....

04/02/2026

We're teaming up with our friends at Asthma Australia! ‘Take a minute for your Asthma’ will help people focus on the short, easy steps that can lead them towards good asthma management, mental wellbeing and positive living. 😍

Are you up for the Take a Minute for your Asthma Challenge? ⏰

Using prompts each day for 5 days, you’ll discover what truly matters for your health and wellbeing. These short, easy steps will empower you towards good asthma management, mental wellbeing and positive living.

Sign up here to start your 5-minute transformation: https://buff.ly/UTzlJaw

03/02/2026

The National Family and Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Workforce Survey is now open.

This is the first national survey of the specialist family and domestic violence and sexual violence workforce since 2018.

Your input will help build a stronger understanding of the workforce and inform future policies to support these vital services.

Whether you are in a paid or unpaid role, we want to hear from you.

📅 Survey open until 28 February 2026
👉 Complete the survey or learn more: https://fdvsvsurvey.com.au

30/01/2026

Discover the new, FREE parenting program with practical strategies to support you with screen challenges, Triple P Online: Children and Screens.

29/01/2026

Come and say hi to Hannah at COTA’s Generations Connect Fun Day! This FREE event is open to everyone, regardless of age or background, with heaps of stalls and fun activities 😍 Running between 10am and 1pm today at the Hobart Netball and Sports Centre, corners of New Town and Creek Road.