The City of Greater Bendigo is running a series of free, online workshops from late March until June 2021 tailored specifically for rural residents who may have experienced significant impacts on their health and wellbeing due to a range of factors over the past few years.
The online workshops funded by the Department of Health and Human Services are to raise community awareness of mental health issues and help the development of resilience in rural communities during uncertain times.
The next events are:
Wellbeing Vacation workshop
These 2.5-hour on-line workshops bring rural women together to focus on their own wellbeing, provide them with tools and information and share ideas.
Facilitator: Cynthia Mahoney
April 28.
Bookings at https://www.trybooking.com/BOSJO
Occasional Counsellor webinars
The focus of these 2-hour online webinars is on teaching the participants simple, practical strategies for assisting individuals who are sad, upset, bewildered, angry or confused.
Facilitator: David Cherry
May 13 and 20.
Bookings https://www.trybooking.com/BOSTU
Rural Minds Briefing
A Rural Minds Workshop is a relaxed way to learn about mental wellbeing and resilience for your community, family, friends, and yourself.
Facilitator: Deb Smith
May 6, and June 1.
Bookings at https://www.trybooking.com/BOXLB
Grounded Thinking – a healthy mindset for profitable and enjoyable farming
A workshop tailored specifically for farming families to help them feel more in control of their own destiny, worry less and capture the profit opportunity each farming season presents.
Facilitator:Dr Kate Burke from Think Agri
May 25.
Bookings at https://www.trybooking.com/BOEPV