What we’re about
At Activate Mental Health, we believe that no-one needs to live a life of social isolation!
Our passionate and dedicated volunteers put on an amazing array of events on to bring people together to have fun in safe and welcoming settings.
Our Aspiration:
Improving well-being through fun and human connection.
Our Mission:
Peer-led fun activities to overcome social isolation.
Our values:
Connection – A sense of belonging.
Fun – Boosting happiness levels.
Inclusion – feeling personally valued.
This group generally operates in the central areas of Perth.
Activate Mental Health would like to thank our sponsors who help us to run our group:
Major Sponsor: Consumers of Mental Health WA
Consumers of Mental Health WA (CoMHWA) is the peak body for individuals with a lived/living experience of mental health challenges in Western Australia. We work together to amplify the voices of people with lived experience to deliver positive change in the community.
Other sponsors: Blooming Minds, ABS Institute of Management and Au Skills
Affiliated groups: Activate Mental Health is a valued member of Volunteering WA, ConnectGroups WA and Act-Belong-Commit
Code of Conduct
By participating in our group events, you agree to abide by our member code of conduct.
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Act-Belong-CommitWell-being partner
Coursebox AITraining provider
Consumers of Mental Health WAMajor Sponsor
Blooming MindsSponsor
ABS Institute of ManagementSponsor
Au SkillsSponsor
Volunteering WAPeak body for volunteering- Act-Belong-CommitWell-being partner
- Coursebox AITraining provider
- Consumers of Mental Health WAMajor Sponsor
- Blooming MindsSponsor
Join us for our ever-popular monthly board games night!
==== Event fee price increase and changes to meetup fees ====
As the room hire fee is going up in price, we are now increasing the ticket price from $7 plus booking fees to $8 plus booking fees.
Meetup has now changed its relationship with PayPal and how they collect money for events. As such, the total cost for purchasing a ticket via PayPal or credit card is $10.17, of which we get $8.08 that covers the entry to the games night.
If you want to pay $8.20 by credit card instead of $10.17, please email hello@activatemh.com.au to receive a secure link via the payment system Square.
==== About the board games night ====
2 weeks into the establishment of Activate Mental Health, group founder Rahul Seth pitched at a local crowdfunding dinner in Victoria Park that was hosted by the Vic Park Collective. Rahul won $890 from that night and donated a quarter of those funds to another mental health charity, but with the remaining funds purchased board games to start a monthly board games night. The nights have been running at the Victoria Park Community Centre since August 2016.
==== Our games ====
The board games featured in the monthly games nights have all been crowdfunded and sourced from donations by the community. Our Complete games list is here:
- Monopoly Perth Edition
- Uno
- Telestrations
- Cards against humanity
- Settlers of Catan
- Trivial Pursuit
- Balderdash
- Jenga
- The logo game
- Exploding Kittens
- Imploding Kittens
- Sequence
- Man bites dog
- True of false card game
- 5 second Rule
- Guess who card game
- Jenga
- Mastermind
- Pictionary
- Scrabble
- Quoits
- Code names
- The irrational game
- Taboo
- Ludo
- Chess, Checkers & Backgammon
- Smart ass card game
- The game of things
- Connect 4
- Monopoly Deal
- Yahtzee
- Cluedo
- Upwords
- Scattergories
- Cranium
- Battleship
- Concept
- Split Second
- Dumb ass
- Fact or Crap
- Skip Bo
- Uno Flip
- Monopoly Bid
- Bananagrams
- Taco, Cat, Goat, Chesse, Pizza
- Trouble
- Tacocat spelt backwards
==== Event details ====
This event has a cap 32 people (5 tables of 6 plus Rahul and Charlotte as co-hosts).
We will be charging this event through PayPal for $10.18 ($8 entry plus PayPal’s commission) to ensure people commit to this meetup instead of putting their name down and not showing up.
If you want to pay $8.20 by credit card instead of $10.18, please email hello@activatemh.com.au to receive a secure link via the payment system Square.
If you RSVP and cannot make it, please change your RSVP at your earliest convenience to let someone else go. This is our flagship event and is highly popular among our members.
Refunds will be offered only up to the point of 48 hours before the event.
This event repeats on the 4th Saturday of every month. We’d love for you to be a part of this community-focused event.
==== Snacks provided by donation ====
We provide share packets of chips and biscuits for you through the night, which are available from the kitchen. If you have the ability to pay a donation, such as loose change, we would be highly appreciative of a contribution. There is a money box available next to the snacks. Any excess donations will be spent on more snacks such as chocolates on future games nights.
==== Spotify playlist ====
A lot of people love our playlist, so here’s a link to it
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Dungeons and Dragons @ Vic Park Games NightVictoria Park Community Centre, East Victoria Park
=== VPCGN Dungeons and Dragons ===
=== This is a continuation of last sessions game ===Activate will be hosting 'Dungeons and Dragons' introductory games at the Victoria Park Community Board Games Night, at the Vic Park Community Center. Four spaces have reserved for this event inclusive of Doyle.
To cover venue hire, tickets for the VPCGN cost $8.20 via email below. Payments can also be made by Square EFT on the night if needed.
=== Session Prep ===
Please feel free to create your own LVL 1 character, or pick one of the pre-generated characters provided on the DnD Campaign page below. Any relevant campaign and setting information will be provided there. If you're picking a pre-gen, I encourage you to customise and rename them.
I only run two campaigns, so people can play up to two campaigns if space allows. Campaigns usually last 1-3 sessions, I'll put a disclaimer at the top to note if it's a new or continuing session.
Do not hesitate to contact me (Doyle) if you have any queries. Don't be concerned if I don't reply immediately.
Please bring:
- a mobile device to access DnD Beyond, or
- your printed character sheet and dice.
The link to the DnD Beyond campaign page:
https://ddb.ac/campaigns/join/28139433709528686=== Details ===
• Price: To cover venue hire Vic Park Community Games Night has a $8.20 entry. You can pay by credit card on the night, or you can email hello@activatemh.com.au for the secure link to the Square Payment system.
• Max capacity: 3-4 players
• Accessibility: No experience or knowledge necessary, these are quick intro games. Being able to navigate DnD Beyond is a plus, but we go through it on the night.
• Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
• Parking: onsite at Vic Park Community Centre
• Links:
Campaign page: https://ddb.ac/campaigns/join/28139433709528686
Early Payment email: hello@activatemh.com.au=== Why should you come to this event? ===
Did you know that the feeling of loneliness is the equivalent of smoking 15 cigarettes per day? https://bit.ly/2DMqoXU. We fully understand the challenge that loneliness has on wellbeing. Our goal is to connect like minded people with fun and engaging activities so that you create friendships with others to reduce that feeling of isolation. We want you to feel part of our welcoming community and have an avenue where you can improve your mental health and wellbeing in a safe and fun setting.
If that’s not enough, hear from our members about what the group has meant to them:
http://bit.ly/AMHtestimonials2020
=== Our mission ===
A positive, vibrant and well-connected social community.
=== Our values ===
Acceptance: we welcome people from all walks of life.
Community: we provide a welcoming and inclusive platform for our members to feel connected and valued.
Fun: we run engaging and enjoyable events.
=== Connect with us ===
We’d love to hear from you
www.meetup.com/activatemh
www.facebook.com/activatemh
instagram.com/activatemh
www.activatemh.com.au
hello@activatemh.com.au=== Event disclaimer ===
While we tend to identify as peers with a lived experience of mental health issues and also love promoting the values of acceptance, community and fun for mental health, we are not a complete substitute for professionals in helping you with the mental health issues you face. Please be mindful that the service we offer is complementary to other treatments you may be undertaking in your recovery journey.
If you are in need of immediate health services please visit this link here: https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/getting-help/helplines
=== About the event host ===
My name is Doyle, please insert quartet
=== Thank you to our supporters ===
Activate Mental Health would like to thank Blooming Minds, ABS Institute of Management and LevelUp, major sponsors, who helps us to run this group.
Blooming Minds: https://bloomingminds.com.au/
ABS Institute of Management: https://www.absinstitute.com.au
LevelUp: https://www.lvlup.org
=== Support us ===
Consider becoming an event host with us:
http://bit.ly/AMHeventhosteoiGive us some feedback:
https://bit.ly/AMHfeedback - Vic Park Community Games NightVictoria Park Community Centre, East Victoria ParkA$8.60
Join us for our ever-popular monthly board games night!
==== Event fee price increase and changes to meetup fees ====
As the room hire fee is going up in price, we are now increasing the ticket price from $7 plus booking fees to $8 plus booking fees.
Meetup has now changed its relationship with PayPal and how they collect money for events. As such, the total cost for purchasing a ticket via PayPal or credit card is $10.17, of which we get $8.08 that covers the entry to the games night.
If you want to pay $8.20 by credit card instead of $10.17, please email hello@activatemh.com.au to receive a secure link via the payment system Square.
==== About the board games night ====
2 weeks into the establishment of Activate Mental Health, group founder Rahul Seth pitched at a local crowdfunding dinner in Victoria Park that was hosted by the Vic Park Collective. Rahul won $890 from that night and donated a quarter of those funds to another mental health charity, but with the remaining funds purchased board games to start a monthly board games night. The nights have been running at the Victoria Park Community Centre since August 2016.
==== Our games ====
The board games featured in the monthly games nights have all been crowdfunded and sourced from donations by the community. Our Complete games list is here:
- Monopoly Perth Edition
- Uno
- Telestrations
- Cards against humanity
- Settlers of Catan
- Trivial Pursuit
- Balderdash
- Jenga
- The logo game
- Exploding Kittens
- Imploding Kittens
- Sequence
- Man bites dog
- True of false card game
- 5 second Rule
- Guess who card game
- Jenga
- Mastermind
- Pictionary
- Scrabble
- Quoits
- Code names
- The irrational game
- Taboo
- Ludo
- Chess, Checkers & Backgammon
- Smart ass card game
- The game of things
- Connect 4
- Monopoly Deal
- Yahtzee
- Cluedo
- Upwords
- Scattergories
- Cranium
- Battleship
- Concept
- Split Second
- Dumb ass
- Fact or Crap
- Skip Bo
- Uno Flip
- Monopoly Bid
- Bananagrams
- Taco, Cat, Goat, Chesse, Pizza
- Trouble
- Tacocat spelt backwards
==== Event details ====
This event has a cap 32 people (5 tables of 6 plus Rahul and Charlotte as co-hosts).
We will be charging this event through PayPal for $10.18 ($8 entry plus PayPal’s commission) to ensure people commit to this meetup instead of putting their name down and not showing up.
If you want to pay $8.20 by credit card instead of $10.18, please email hello@activatemh.com.au to receive a secure link via the payment system Square.
If you RSVP and cannot make it, please change your RSVP at your earliest convenience to let someone else go. This is our flagship event and is highly popular among our members.
Refunds will be offered only up to the point of 48 hours before the event.
This event repeats on the 4th Saturday of every month. We’d love for you to be a part of this community-focused event.
==== Snacks provided by donation ====
We provide share packets of chips and biscuits for you through the night, which are available from the kitchen. If you have the ability to pay a donation, such as loose change, we would be highly appreciative of a contribution. There is a money box available next to the snacks. Any excess donations will be spent on more snacks such as chocolates on future games nights.
==== Spotify playlist ====
A lot of people love our playlist, so here’s a link to it
- Street Art - Treasure HuntKaadadjiny Lane near Sherwood Design, Highgate
Arr! Aye all pirates! This is yer Capt'n speaking. The gulls fly true, land ahoy! Legends foretold that there be hidden treasures waiting to be found.
Calling all privateers, swashbuckling buccaneers and arr, mateys. Will ye sign on? On this voyage to seek the lost art of Mount Lawley?
Armed with a map, we will navigate from Kaadadjiny Lane to Boodja Lane, tracing the footsteps of talented artists who have left their mark on this land.
Bring yer jolly pair of sea legs. The voyage be treacherous but we will prevaiilll!!!!
Notes:
- Start: Kaadadjiny Lane (Highgate)
- End: Standby Expresso (Mount Lawley)
- This is a stop and admire walk which is about 1km long.
- The event will proceed in event of rain. There are many things to see and explore under shelter.
"Seek and ye shall find."
***
This event has been organised by Activate Mental Health. More about us:
==== Our Aspiration ====
Improving well-being through fun and human connection.
==== Our Mission ====
Peer-led fun activities to overcome social isolation.
==== Our values ====
Connection – A sense of belonging.
Fun – Boosting happiness levels.
Inclusion – feeling personally valued.
==== Member code of conduct ====
If you choose to attend our events, you agree to abide by our code of conduct, which can be accessed here:
https://www.activatemh.com.au/code-of-coduct
==== Connect with us ====
We’d love to hear from you
www.activatemh.com.au
www.facebook.com/activatemh
instagram.com/activatemh==== Event disclaimer ====
While we tend to identify as peers with a lived experience of mental health issues and also love promoting the values of acceptance, community and fun for mental health, we are not a complete substitute for professionals in helping you with the mental health issues you face. Please be mindful that the service we offer is complementary to other treatments you may be undertaking in your recovery journey.
If you are in need of immediate health services please visit this link here: https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/getting-help/helplines
==== Thank you to our supporters ====
Activate Mental Health would like to thank our major sponsor, Consumers of Mental Health WA, for supporting our group.
Consumers of Mental Health WA (CoMHWA) is the peak body for individuals with a lived/living experience of mental health challenges in Western Australia. They work together to amplify the voices of people with lived experience to deliver positive change in the community.
AMH would also like to thank Blooming Minds, ABS Institute of Management and Au Skills as other supporters of our group.
You can find our more about our sponsors and supporters here:
https://www.activatemh.com.au/support-us
==== Support us ====
Volunteer for us:
https://www.activatemh.com.au/volunteer - Silent Book Club - Vic Park Community SpaceVic Park Community Space, Perth
Have you been looking for a book club that doesn't require you to read a specific book or participate in a formal discussion?
Look no further than The Silent Book Club, a global movement that has taken root in our community. Join us for an afternoon of quiet reading in the company of friends and peers. Here's what to expect:
On the last Sunday of every month, we'll gather to read at the old stomping ground of the Vic Park Community Space (1 Miller St, Victoria Park) !
At 2 pm, join us to chat with other readers about what you're currently reading and books in general. If you arrive before 2pm, feel free to grab a coffee from the nearby café (Modus is around the corner on Albany Hwy)
From 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm, we'll observe an hour of silence as we read our books together. To signal the end of the reading session, a 55-minute timer will be set.
At 3:30 pm, you're welcome to leave or stay and socialise with fellow book lovers.
This event is set to occur monthly, and we look forward to seeing you there!
==== Our mission ====
Improving well-being through a positive, vibrant and well-connected social community.
==== Our values ====
Acceptance: we welcome people from all walks of life.
Community: we provide a welcoming and inclusive platform for our members to feel connected and valued.
Fun: we run engaging and enjoyable events.
==== Member code of conduct ====
If you choose to attend our events, you agree to abide by our code of conduct, which can be accessed here:
https://www.activatemh.com.au/code-of-coduct
==== Connect with us ====
We’d love to hear from you
https://au.linkedin.com/company/activatemh
==== Event disclaimer ====
While we tend to identify as peers with a lived experience of mental health issues and also love promoting the values of acceptance, community and fun for mental health, we are not a complete substitute for professionals in helping you with the mental health issues you face. Please be mindful that the service we offer is complementary to other treatments you may be undertaking in your recovery journey.
If you are in need of immediate health services please visit this link here: https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/getting-help/helplines
==== Thank you to our supporters ====
Activate Mental Health would like to thank Blooming Minds, ABS Institute of Management and LevelUp, major sponsors, who helps us to run this group.
You can find our more about our sponsors and supporters here:
https://www.activatemh.com.au/support-us
==== Support us ====
Volunteer for us:
https://www.activatemh.com.au/volunteer
Donate to us:
