Lost Bird Found - Mental Health Project

Lost Bird Found - Mental Health Project Established in 2014 by North Sydney Council. If you notice an increase in North Sydney’s bird population in October, don’t be alarmed.

As part of mental health month, Council is running a Community Mental Health Art Project called Lost Bird Found where 3D and 2D birds will pop up all around North Sydney and the finders keepers rule will apply. All birds will have a little sticker on them directing the finder to the projects page and Pinterest board. Here you will find more information about the project, links to mental h

ealth support services and community activities, as well as provide an opportunity for conversations around positive mental health. Participants can also upload photos of the birds they have found. Where will all these birds come from? A number of community organisations and groups are hosting workshops throughout August and September to specifically handcraft these unique birds including Stanton Library, North Sydney Community Centre, North Sydney Mens Shed, Monday Art Group, Bradfield Park Carers Program, Greenway and Planet X Youth Centre. Other organisations or individuals are also welcome to take part. The birds will then be collected to be distributed in local public and community spaces including libraries, cafes, sporting venues, staff rooms, galleries, shops and more. For more information visit www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/lostbirdfound

As we celebrate World Mental Health Day today we wanted to say thank you to everyone who came along to the launch of the...
10/10/2023

As we celebrate World Mental Health Day today we wanted to say thank you to everyone who came along to the launch of the Lost Bird Found - Mental Health Project last week where the birds were set free! 🐦

Throughout Mental Health Month the 1000+ handmade birds made by over 40 individuals and groups who participated in Lost Bird Found - Mental Health Project will be hidden in strange and peculiar places for people to find and keep! 🕵🏼‍♀️

The Lost Bird Found - Mental Health Project is an opportunity to foster awareness and encourage meaningful conversation about mental health, while also reflecting on your own wellbeing. 💕

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in making the Lost Bird Found - Mental Health Project as a success! 🙌

North Sydney Council
Stanton Library
Arts & Culture North Sydney
North Sydney Community Centre
The Kirribilli Centre
Achieve Australia
Neutral Bay Community Centre
SGCH
Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Centre Against Domestic Abuse

04/10/2023

Thank you to everyone who came out to help us celebrate the launch of the Lost Bird Found - Mental Health Project for 2023!

Join us for the launch of the Lost Bird Found Project for 2023 and an extra special occasion where we celebrate the 10 y...
21/09/2023

Join us for the launch of the Lost Bird Found Project for 2023 and an extra special occasion where we celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Lost Bird Foujd project.

Tuesday 3 October
10.30-11.30am
Ted Mack Civic Park, North Sydney

Please share this event with your friends, colleagues, community and networks.

Light refreshments will be served

We hope to see you there

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Looking forward to hearing from Sarah Martin who will be talking about her book Dear Psychosis at Stanton Library in Oct...
20/09/2023

Looking forward to hearing from Sarah Martin who will be talking about her book Dear Psychosis at Stanton Library in October as part of Mental Health Month.

Dear Psychosis is a confronting, dramatic and no-holds-barred account of a family's experience following their daughter's first-ever psychotic episode in Istanbul, and her later diagnosis of bipolar disorder.


North Sydney Council

Author Sarah Martin shares her story of hope and love through her family's journey of mental health.

Today is R U OK? Day and a reminder to check in on your friends, colleagues and loved ones and ask them if they are okay...
14/09/2023

Today is R U OK? Day and a reminder to check in on your friends, colleagues and loved ones and ask them if they are okay. A simple question can go a long way to change someone's day.

Thank you to The Kirribilli Centre for hosting a beautiful bird making workshop last week. We can’t wait to see these bi...
13/09/2023

Thank you to The Kirribilli Centre for hosting a beautiful bird making workshop last week. We can’t wait to see these birds take launch in October as part of Mental Health Month

Thank you to The Kirribilli Centre for hosting a beautiful bird making workshop last week. We can’t wait to see these bi...
13/09/2023

Thank you to The Kirribilli Centre for hosting a beautiful bird making workshop last week. We can’t wait to see these birds take launch in October as part of Mental Health Month.

Thank you to The Kirribilli Centre for hosting a beautiful bird making workshop last week. We can’t wait to see these bi...
13/09/2023

Thank you to The Kirribilli Centre for hosting a beautiful bird making workshop last week. We can’t wait to see these birds take launch in October as part of Mental Health Month.

Thank you to Arts & Culture North Sydney for creating these beautiful birds for people to find and keep!
12/09/2023

Thank you to Arts & Culture North Sydney for creating these beautiful birds for people to find and keep!

Achieve Australia have been long-time project partners of the Lost Bird Found - Mental Health Project and we are proud t...
21/08/2023

Achieve Australia have been long-time project partners of the Lost Bird Found - Mental Health Project and we are proud to partner with them to support creative initiatives for everyone!

Free entries are now open for the Artful Art Prize 2023!

Achieve Australia and Accessible Arts are launching this inclusive art competition for all arts and craft lovers. Winners will receive a $1000 gift voucher to spend at an online arts store and mentoring with a professional artist.

Artists can enter across 6 categories: drawing, painting, mixed media, 3D art, photography and textiles, and can enter one artwork per category.

To enter, create a piece of art, take 4 photos or create a short video of your artwork, and submit your artwork or artworks via https://artful.org.au/

Submissions close 31 August.



Image description: A hand holds a lens through which a beautiful sunrise can be seen. Text reads: Entries now open. Artful. Creative expression for all. Annual Art Prize 2023. Free to enter.

08/08/2023

We're excited to bring back our popular Lost Bird Found Project. 🐦 In the lead up to Mental Health Month in October, you're invited to help us craft birds with messages of support for mental health services. The birds will later be released and hidden in the ultimate game of hide and seek - finders keepers rule applies. 🦉🐤

Lost Bird Found - Mental Health Project is an opportunity to foster awareness and encourage meaningful conversations about mental health, while also reflecting on our individual wellbeing. 🦚🦜�

Looking for some bird making inspiration. Here's a great animated video on how to make adorable clay owls!
07/08/2023

Looking for some bird making inspiration. Here's a great animated video on how to make adorable clay owls!

This is bound to be a fun-filled bird making sessions for young people to get involved in the Lost Bird Found - Mental H...
01/08/2023

This is bound to be a fun-filled bird making sessions for young people to get involved in the Lost Bird Found - Mental Health Project.

Create your own beautiful handmade birds for the Lost Bird Found Project, to be distributed around North Sydney in October.

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Thanks for the reminder to stop and take some deep breaths. Beyond Blue 💙🤍

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