Activate Mental Health

Looking for a fun, challenging way to get active? Join us for bouldering – indoor rock climbing without ropes or harnesses. You’ll climb walls up to 5 meters high, getting a full-body workout while solving each route.

Mary, and I host this regular climbing session, and it’s open to all skill levels. I am intermediate, and Mary had been journeying back to intermediate after having her baby. Our drop-in drop-out group are all learning to building strength and technique, so don’t worry if you're just starting out; we all start somewhere. Bouldering is as much about learning technique as it is strength.

No experience needed! First-timers will receive a safety walkthrough by the venue, an online waiver (can be completed at home), and support from us to get started.

Questions? Message via the comments if you’d like one of the organisers to meet you at the entrance. We usually post which wall/area we’re starting on. Mary and I may run late on occasion due to our infant.

=== Details ===

• Price: ~$24-$30, varies by location
Shoes; included, climbing shoes are required
Chalk; included, or available for use from Doyle/Mary

• What to Bring: Flexible clothing, thin socks
Water Station; available near the entrance
Showers; facilities located near toilets

• Parking: Free; limited onsite parking, with more parking along the main road.

• Accessibility: Able bodied*

• Difficulty: moderate impact, high risk

• Waivers:
Adrenaline Vault; https://climber.hellocapitan.com/AdrenalineVault/documents/fill/list/kiosk/
Portside Boulders; https://www.portsideboulders.com.au/first-visit
Boulder Hub; https://theboulderhub.com.au/your-visit/first-time-bouldering/
Rockface; https://www.rockface.com.au/register/
Urban Jungle; https://www.urbanjungleirc.com/firsttime

This event has been organised by Activate Mental Health. More about us:

=== Our Aspiration ===

Improving mental 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
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

No thanks, I’m good - Mary

=== 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

Give us some feedback:
https://www.activatemh.com.au/contact

depending on the weather Check comments below, and photos for location.
We will take a quiet gentle 1 hour walk around North Lake, 10:30-11:30am, stopping occasionally to direct our attention to our senses of seeing, hearing and feeling.
10:00 We will meet and chat to begin, and also have a casual chat after the walk at 11:30, but the duration of the walk will be mostly quiet with sharing focussed on our present moment experience.
I’m a yoga and meditation teacher and have led courses and retreats.