One Door Mental Health

12/09/2025

CREATIVESPACE@PICS Presents: JOY Art Exhibition!
We’re turning 3 — and you’re invited to celebrate with us!
October 24–26, 2025
Opening Night: Friday, Oct 24 | 6 PM
Harold Park Community Hall, Tramsheds

Hosted by One Door Mental Health’s Primary Integrated Care Supports (PICS) program, CREATIVESPACE@PICS is proud to present its third annual art exhibition — themed JOY.

Held during Mental Health Month, this vibrant showcase features artwork by past and present PICS participants, exploring what joy looks and feels like in their recovery journey.

Featuring:
Paintings, linocuts, stencils & mixed media
Collaboration with Canterbury Shopfront Arts Co-op
Final works from a stencil workshop with artist Marc Dempsey

https://events.humanitix.com/creativespace-pics-annual-art-exhibition

Come celebrate community, creativity, and the joy of recovery.

10/09/2025

R U OK? Day – A Conversation Could Change a Life

Today is R U OK? Day, a powerful reminder that a simple question can make a real difference.

In our workplaces, it’s easy to get caught up in deadlines, meetings, and day-to-day pressures. But behind every role is a person — and sometimes, that person might be struggling silently.

Asking “Are you OK?” isn’t just a gesture. It’s a step toward connection, support, and healing. It shows we care — not just about the work, but about the people doing it.

At One Door Mental Health, we stand firmly behind the message of R U OK? Day. We believe mental health support should be accessible, compassionate, and ongoing — not just today, but every day.

Importantly, R U OK? Day is not just one day. It’s a call to embed empathy, awareness, and genuine care into our everyday culture — at work, in our communities, and in our conversations. Mental health doesn’t follow a calendar, and neither should our support.

Contact us for that support: www.onedoor.org.au

Start the conversation.
Listen without judgment.
Encourage action.
Stay connected.

Because you don’t need to be an expert to make a difference — just a good mate.

09/09/2025

World Su***de Prevention Day – September 10

Today we honour lives lost, support those who are struggling, and stand together to prevent su***de in our communities.

At One Door Mental Health, our Clinical Su***de Prevention Service provides free psychological therapies for people in South Western Sydney who are:

Experiencing thoughts of su***de
Have previously attempted su***de
Or are at risk and need support
This service is confidential, compassionate, and designed to provide timely care.

Learn more and access the referral form here: https://www.onedoor.org.au/our-services/clinical-services/clinical-su***de-prevention-service

If you, or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, talking about self-harm, or is noticeably in serious distress, call triple (000).

Alternatively contact:
Lifeline – 13 11 14
Su***de Call Back Service – 1300 659 467
Mental Health Line (NSW) – 1800 011 511
You are not alone. Help is available. 💛
***dePreventionDay

03/09/2025

Are you looking for a mental health mutual support group? One Door runs a range of online and in-person, peer-led groups to help you get back on your feet and stay connected. We have events in Liverpool, Panania, Hornsby, Waverton, Newcastle, Parramatta, Dee Why and online! Find out more at onedoor.org.au/support-groups or on Meetup under Strong and Social 🌻

29/08/2025

Live from South Western Sydney – Wear It Purple Day with One Door Mental Health!

The amazing team at One Door Mental Health in South Western Sydney is celebrating Wear It Purple Day with a beautiful spread and fun, inclusive activities that bring everyone together in support of LGBTQIA+ young people.

Wear It Purple Day is all about fostering safe, empowering, and supportive environments for rainbow youth. It’s a chance to stand up, speak out, and show that every young person has the right to be proud of who they are and feel seen, valued, and respected.

The atmosphere today is full of warmth, colour, and connection – a true reflection of the values we hold close. Thank you to the team for creating such a vibrant and welcoming space. Your efforts are making a real difference.

25/08/2025

Free Your Mind: Music & Art Therapy

In this episode of Free Your Mind, Dr. Richard Schweizer is joined by Tanya Silveira, an award-winning music therapist, and Tom Ferson, a Sydney-based art therapist. Together, they share how creative approaches such as music and art can empower people, foster connection, and open new pathways to healing.

Watch it here
https://youtu.be/PLfOIciabCg

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18/08/2025

One Door and Yarning Crescent are delighted to share our commitment to working together to build community-focused partnerships that improve access to our services for Aboriginal people. Yarning Crescent is an Aboriginal-led organisation dedicated to creating lasting positive change for First Nations peoples and communities through holistic support, cultural connection, and systemic advocacy.

One Door, as part on Mind Australia, recognises our responsibility to contribute to a mental health system that ensures cultural safety, equity, and inclusion, and contributes to Closing the Gap in health and wellbeing outcomes for First Nations peoples. Signing a Memorandum of Understanding forms the foundation for us to work alongside Yarning Crescent to achieve this. Our shared objectives include streamlining referral pathways for First Nations peoples into services; creating connections to local Aboriginal organisations and community groups across NSW; improving the cultural confidence of our workforce; and supporting targeted recruitment of First Nations staff through Yarning Crescent. We welcome the rich wisdom and expertise that Yarning Crescent have already brought to our work and we look forward to building on this relationship as we walk alongside our community, together.

18/08/2025

25/07/2025

Did you know that One Door run peer-lead social support groups?

Our trained peer leaders host events across the Sydney and Newcastle areas. These are free and accessible to everyone over 18. Last week, our Casula group (recently renamed the Liverpool group) welcomed 16 members in its biggest yet catch-up at the Liverpool Powerhouse Museum (formerly Casula Powerhouse)! This is a great morning of community connection, where folks can browse the gallery or markets, chat over a hot drink and a snack, take a walk along the river, and enjoy each other's company.

If you're interested in joining one of our groups, head to www.onedoor.org.au/support-groups or find us on Meetup.com under Strong and Social.

25/07/2025

Western Sydney Recovery College - Term 3, 2025 Now Available!

Western Sydney Recovery College offers free courses to anyone who lives, works, studies, or has a connection to the Western Sydney Community. Whether you are managing your own mental health, supporting a loved one, or simply curious, you are welcome to attend our courses.

Every course is co-developed and co-delivered by educators with both professional and lived experience, providing a learning experience that is practical, respectful, and authentic.

This term, we invite you to explore topics that affect many in our community: depression, domestic and family violence, eating disorders, and more. You might be drawn to our wellbeing series, practising assertiveness, or navigating difficult conversations.

See all our Workshops & Programs here:

All Recovery College workshops & programs are co-designed and co-delivered by specialist educators and peer educators with lived experience of mental health conditions.

22/07/2025

Congratulations to the Newcastle Mental Health Support Group on 35 fantastic years of connection, friendship, and support in the Hunter region!

Over the years, the group has become an important part of the community, providing a welcoming space and organising so many great activities for its members.

One Door thanks the past and present leaders and volunteers whose hard work and dedication have left a lasting impact on the group and supported mental health in the area.

Here’s to celebrating 35 fantastic years and many more to come!

https://www.onedoor.org.au/news-updates/enews/newcastle-support-group-turns-35