Mental Health Council of Tasmania

19/10/2026

Sunny one minute, cloudy the next. Tasmanian weather can be changeable, and sometimes how we’re feeling can be too.

Whatever the Weather uses that familiar idea to help young Tasmanians talk about mental health and find support that fits… whatever the weather.

Learn more: www.whatevertheweather.org.au

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19/10/2026

Everyone deserves to be accepted and supported for who they are.

Conversion practices can have serious and lasting impacts on people's mental health and wellbeing.

The Parliament of Tasmania petition to ban them closes Monday 26 October. Add your name: https://haepetitions.parliament.tas.gov.au/haepet/Home/PetitionDetails/156

If this raises anything for you, you can call QLife on 1800 184 527 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

14/10/2026

As part of WorkSafe Month in Tasmania, we’ll be delivering a free webinar: ‘Embedding Lived Experience’. As more workplaces seek to embed lived experience, opportunities emerge to strengthen not only inclusion, but workplace culture, learning and connection.

This session, presented by our very own Rhi Hamilton (Senior Project Officer of the LEx Training Hub), introduces ideas relating to purposeful disclosure, story stewardship and organisational readiness, creating space to explore how lived experience knowledge is shared, received and responded to within workplaces and communities.

Thursday 29 October 2026
2.30 pm to 3.30 pm (AEST)

Learn more and register: https://worksafe.tas.gov.au/topics/services-and-events/month/webinars/embedding-lived-experience-rhiannon-hamilton

Information about WorkSafe Month and WorkSafe Awards.

14/10/2026

Events, projects and information for the Rotary Club of Ulverstone West

14/10/2026

And that's a wrap on Mental Health Week 2026! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who took part, attended an event, organised activities, shared their stories, or helped spread the word. We can't wait to do it all again next year!

13/10/2026

A relaxed opportunity for all adults interested in learning and sharing about the benefits of reading for their mental health and wellbeing.

13/10/2026

Want to have your say? Join one of the in-person consultation sessions listed below, or visit the website to learn more: https://www.health.tas.gov.au/publications/consultation-draft-tasmanian-su***de-prevention-act

➡️ Devonport: Monday 19 October 2026, 2-4pm
Devonport Library Paranaple Centre, 137 Rooke St, Devonport

➡️ Launceston: Tuesday 20 October 2026, 10am-12pm
East Launceston Bowls Club, 22 Adelaide St, East Launceston

➡️ Hobart: Tuesday 27 October 2026, 10am-12pm
Rosny Library, 46 Bligh St, Rosny

➡️ Huonville: Monday 9 November 2026, 1-3pm
Huonville Library, 1 Skinner Dr, Huonville

Public consultation is now open on proposed new su***de prevention legislation for Tasmania.

Every life lost to su***de is one too many. The proposed Su***de Prevention Act aims to embed su***de prevention as an enduring priority, building on years of investment, community leadership, lived and living experience expertise, and growing evidence about what works.

We want to hear from stakeholders, service providers, consumers, carers, and community members. Your feedback will help ensure the legislation reflects the needs and experiences of the people it is designed to support.

Preventing su***de is complex, and community input is essential in shaping Tasmania's future approach to su***de prevention.

Please read the draft legislation, consultation paper and participant information and provide feedback.

🗓 Consultation is open until 5pm Friday 18 December 2026.

Read more and have your say: www.health.tas.gov.au/publications/consultation-draft-tasmanian-su***de-prevention-act

Talking and reading about su***de can be distressing. If you’re worried about how you’re feeling, please reach out for support through A Tasmanian Lifeline: 1800 98 44 34 or Lifeline’s crisis support line: 13 11 14.

12/10/2026

There's still time to check out the Minds Do Matter exhibition in Hobart, Devonport, and Launceston! Visit https://mhct.org/mentalhealthweek/program/ to see what's on.

12/10/2026

We're pleased to share our latest policy brief, highlighting key insights and recommendations from this year's Hobart Digital Mental Health Roundtable.

The brief draws on perspectives from lived experience representatives, service providers, researchers, policymakers and digital mental health experts, and explores opportunities and challenges for the future of digital mental health in Tasmania.

Read the policy brief below, or visit our website to access the full report.

➡️https://mhct.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-MHCT-Policy-Brief-Digital-MH-Roundtable-Final.pdf

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11/10/2026

Carers Week 11-17 October 2026

National Carers Week is an opportunity to raise community awareness about the diversity of carers and their caring roles.

Carers Tasmania provides support and advocacy to support carers in their roles. You can contact them on
03 6144 3700