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 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, Au Skills, Virtuosys and Mark Your Ceremony.
Affiliated groups: Activate Mental Health is a valued member of Volunteering WA, ConnectGroups WA, Act-Belong-Commit and Outdoors WA.
👨💻 Code of Conduct
You agree to follow our member code of conduct by participating in our group events.
📲Follow us on social media
Please find us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
For more about us, please visit our website.
🎗️ Donate to us
Activate Mental Health is a registered charity with DGR status. Please use this link if you'd like to make a tax-deductible donation to us.
Sponsors
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Outdoors WASupporter
Coursebox AITraining provider
Consumers of Mental Health WAMajor Sponsor
Blooming MindsSponsor
ABS Institute of ManagementSponsor
Au SkillsSponsor
VirtuosysSponsor
Mark Your CeremonySponsor
Volunteering WAPeak body for volunteering
Alike WAPeak body
Act-Belong-CommitWell-being partner- Outdoors WASupporter
- Coursebox AITraining provider
- Consumers of Mental Health WAMajor Sponsor
- Blooming MindsSponsor
Join the movement! Activate Mental Health, backed by the Rotary Club of Northbridge, is launching a weekly walking group at stunning Hyde Park.
Please meet us at the corner of Glendower and Palmerston Street for a leisurely 3-lap stroll around the lakes, followed by a coffee catch-up at BOOtoo Cafe or the Meeting Place.
We're seeking enthusiastic volunteers to lead these walks and help cultivate a supportive community.
Could you be one of them? Apply here.
👫 What is Activate Mental Health?
Activate Mental Health (AMH) is run by a team of passionate volunteers who organise fun, inclusive WA events for members experiencing social isolation. Our mission is to help create a positive sense of well-being and improve mental health through various peer-led activities including nature walks, boardgame nights, bouldering, book clubs and more!
🤝 AMH Code of Conduct
if you attend this event, you agree to our Code of Conduct
❤️ Find us on Socials
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn to stay up to date with latest community info and events
You can also visit our website or email us to connect with AMH— we’d love to hear from you!
🙋 Join AMH
Become an AMH Event Host - We’ll show you how to organise your own fun, inclusive AMH event
💌 Donate to AMH
AMH has helped over 6000+ individuals experiencing social isolation. Help keep our community running through a small donation
📄 Disclaimer
While AMH aims to promote connection, fun and inclusion for peers with a lived experience of mental health issues, we are not a substitute mental health professionals. AMH events are intended to provide complementary support for Individuals undertaking other treatments in their recovery journey. If you are in need of immediate mental health services, please see the WA Mental Health Commission Helpline Page
🙏 AMH supporters
Activate Mental Health would like to thank our major sponsor, Consumers of Mental Health WA (CoMHWA), for supporting our group. 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, Au Skills, Virtuosys and Mark Your Ceremony as other supporters of our group. Find our more about our sponsors and supporters
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Wednesday Walking Group (Activate Mental Health)End of Taylor Street carpark, Taylor Street Reserve, Victoria Park., Perth
We meet every Wednesday at the end of Taylor street car park between Taylor Reserve and Mcallum Park from 6:00pm.
We generally walk for about an hour, or shorter if people prefer but occasionally we can run over to around 6:30/7 pm.
We will wait around for up 10 mins if you've let us know that you're running late but we do start the walk no later than 6:10pm
Come as frequently or as infrequently as you like.
A very relaxed, Inclusive, social and supportive group, always sticking together, not leaving anyone behind
No set pace or distance,whatever you're comfortable with.
If you are hesitant because you think you might not be "fit enough" or might not be able to "keep up", there is no "fit enough" or any need to "keep up", you are who the group is aimed at supporting.
👫 What is Activate Mental Health?
Activate Mental Health (AMH) is run by a team of passionate volunteers who organise fun, inclusive WA events for members experiencing social isolation. Our mission is to help create a positive sense of well-being and improve mental health through various peer-led activities including nature walks, boardgame nights, bouldering, book clubs and more!🤝 AMH Code of Conduct
if you attend this event, you agree to our Code of Conduct❤️ Find us on Socials
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn to stay up to date with latest community info and events
You can also visit our website or email us to connect with AMH— we’d love to hear from you!🙋 Join AMH
Become an AMH Event Host - We’ll show you how to organise your own fun, inclusive AMH event💌 Donate to AMH
AMH has helped over 6000+ individuals experiencing social isolation. Help keep our community running through a small donation📄 Disclaimer
While AMH aims to promote connection, fun and inclusion for peers with a lived experience of mental health issues, we are not a substitute mental health professionals. AMH events are intended to provide complementary support for Individuals undertaking other treatments in their recovery journey. If you are in need of immediate mental health services, please see the WA Mental Health Commission Helpline Page🙏 AMH supporters
Activate Mental Health would like to thank our major sponsor, Consumers of Mental Health WA (CoMHWA), for supporting our group. 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, Au Skills and Virtuosys, as other supporters of our group. Find our more about our sponsors and supporters - Uno Evening at Dome BelmontDome BELMONT (Belmont Cinema Complex) , BELMONT
Get Ready for an Uno Evening!
Join us for a fun-filled evening of friendship and competition! We'll have not one, not two, but THREE exciting versions of Uno:
- Standard Uno (the classic!)
- Uno Flip (double the fun!)
- Uno No Mercy (the ultimate challenge!)
To keep things cozy, we're limiting this Meetup to 8 amazing people (ideally 6, so we can play Uno No Mercy!).
You can find us at the kitchen table section near the front counter (on the left hand side)
Secure your spot and get ready to:
- Laugh with friends
- Make new connections
- Show off your Uno skills!
👫 What is Activate Mental Health?
Activate Mental Health (AMH) is run by a team of passionate volunteers who organise fun, inclusive WA events for members experiencing social isolation. Our mission is to help create a positive sense of well-being and improve mental health through various peer-led activities including nature walks, boardgame nights, bouldering, book clubs and more!🤝 AMH Code of Conduct
if you attend this event, you agree to our Code of Conduct❤️ Find us on Socials
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn to stay up to date with latest community info and events
You can also visit our website or email us to connect with AMH— we’d love to hear from you!🙋 Join AMH
Become an AMH Event Host - We’ll show you how to organise your own fun, inclusive AMH event💌 Donate to AMH
AMH has helped over 6000+ individuals experiencing social isolation. Help keep our community running through a small donation📄 Disclaimer
While AMH aims to promote connection, fun and inclusion for peers with a lived experience of mental health issues, we are not a substitute mental health professionals. AMH events are intended to provide complementary support for Individuals undertaking other treatments in their recovery journey. If you are in need of immediate mental health services, please see the WA Mental Health Commission Helpline Page🙏 AMH supporters
Activate Mental Health would like to thank our major sponsor, Consumers of Mental Health WA (CoMHWA), for supporting our group. 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, Au Skills, Virtuosys and Mark Your Ceremony as other supporters of our group. Find our more about our sponsors and supporters - Walk after work @ Lake MongerTelethon Speech & Hearing Centre, Wembley
Unwind from a busy day and get some fresh air with us! 🌅
Join us for a relaxed and friendly walk around beautiful Lake Monger. It’s the perfect way to stretch your legs, enjoy the scenery, and meet new friends—all while getting a bit of exercise! Whether you’re a seasoned walker or just getting started, everyone’s welcome. 🌿👟
We'll meet at one of the tables just over from the Telethon Speech and Hearing Centre and walk one lap of Lake Monger together. We will wait 10 minutes for everyone to arrive and start walking at 5:55.
==== 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 attend our events, you agree to abide by our code of conduct.
==== Connect with us ====
We’d love to hear from you! You can find us online on our website, Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn.
You can also email us:
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 connection, fun and inclusion for mental health, we are not a complete substitute for professionals in helping you with the mental health issues you face. Please remember that our service complements other treatments you may be undertaking in your recovery journey.
If you are in need of immediate mental health services, please visit this link from the WA Mental Health Commission.
==== 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, Au Skills and Virtuosys, as other supporters of our group.
You can click here to find our more about our sponsors and supporters.
==== Support us ====
Volunteer for us - It’s like having “friends on demand!”
Donate to us - It cost us on average $14 to host one event.
