Mental Health Council of Tasmania

14/10/2025

Take a minute for your mental health and wellbeing!

Android: www.takeaminute.com.au/android
iOS: www.takeaminute.com.au/iOS
Find out more: www.takeaminute.com.au/app

“What I found is it really did make me think about what's important to me and what I like and what makes me happy, and I never asked myself those questions before.”

‘Take a minute’ flips the script on mental health, promoting a proactive approach to wellbeing that helps you live a happier, more fulfilling life.

Android: www.takeaminute.com.au/android
iOS: www.takeaminute.com.au/iOS
Find out more: www.takeaminute.com.au/app

13/10/2025

Thank you to the Minister and to our MHCT members for joining us yesterday for a productive discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing Tasmania’s community-managed mental health sector.

Is it still a Roundtable if there is no round table?

A very constructive conversation nonetheless with representatives from across the mental health community sector yesterday.

Thank you to everyone that came along and shared their valuable insights.

Mental Health Council of Tasmania

12/10/2025

It is National Carers Week, a time to recognise, celebrate and raise awareness about the 3 million Australians who provide care to a family member or friend.

This year’s theme is, “You are, know, or will be one,” highlighting the widespread nature of caring – it affects virtually every person at some point in their lives.

Learn more at https://carersweek.com.au/



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10/10/2025

10/10/2025

It’s World Mental Health Day, and we’re taking a mental health day ourselves (a little forced, but probably needed 🫶)

As Mental Health Week comes to a close, with the theme “Appreciate the Little Things,” I’ve found myself appreciating so many things. The quiet moments, the many supportive faces, and the wins, which they have all felt a bit bigger lately.

For me, my journey with mental health has been a mix of learning, unlearning, and finding balance again and again. Some days it’s a walk and deep breath, other days it’s rest, a real rest, and sometimes it’s simply letting things be unfinished.

What are you doing to take care of your mental health today? 💙

10/10/2025

As part of 2025 Mental Health Week, today Derwent Valley Youth Future Action Team (D’FAT) in-partnership with Brighton Youth Action Group (BYAG) attended and participated in the Mental Health Council of Tasmania (MHCT) Youth Peer Wellbeing Program.

The Peer Wellbeing Program uses the Take a minute campaign to provide peer-to-peer education on mental health and wellbeing awareness within your community.
It gives young people the knowledge, skills and resources to engage their friends, family and community in understanding what positive mental health and wellbeing looks like and how to maintain it.

Mental Health Week 2025 is coordinated by the Mental Health Council of Tasmania and supported by the Tasmanian Government.

10/10/2025

UPDATE

⚠️ Event Update: Mental Health Week Community Walk ⚠️

Due to forecasts of severe and unpredictable weather, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel this week’s Mental Health Week Community Walk.

The safety of our community always comes first. We appreciate your understanding and encourage everyone to take a moment this week to connect, reflect, and look after their mental wellbeing. 💙

If you or someone you know is struggling, below are some helpful contacts:

Lifeline Tasmania 1800 98 44 34
Lifeline 13 11 14
Mental Health Services Helpline 1800 332 388
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
Beyond Blue

09/10/2025

Today, 10 October, is World Mental Health Day! This year, Mental Health Australia’s theme for World Mental Health Day is ‘Connect with your community’.

Connecting with our communities – the people and places where we feel safe, seen and heard – can help us feel cared for and supported, which is good for our mental health.

Learn more and get involved: www.mentalhealthaustralia.org.au



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09/10/2025

Check it out!! Find more Mental Health Week events at www.mhct.org/program

Save the date...

08/10/2025

It’s Mental Health Week in Tasmania, a perfect time to pause, grab a cuppa ☕, and think about the people in our community making a real difference in su***de prevention.

Take a few minutes to read the Nomination Guidelines, check out the five award categories, and nominate someone for a Tasmanian LiFE Award by answering just 5 questions!

Help shine a light on their impact and inspire others to make a difference too.💙

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08/10/2025

Check it out! Find more Mental Health Week events at www.mhct.org/program