Mixing Colors and Cultures: Art Therapy in a Melting Pot
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One Billion Rising, ending violence against women and girls
Lismore & District Women's Health Centre are organising a dance event - Lismore Rising - on Thursday February 14th from 4.30-6pm next to the Transit Centre, cnr Magellan & Molesworth Streets. It's part of a global initiative: One Billion Rising, which is holding events across the world on V Day aimed at ending violence against women and girls. The event is being run in partnership with Lismore City Council. We encourage you to send the attached poster and the global and national information on violence against women brochure to friends, family and networks. If you would like to assist with banner creation, setting up, marshalling or packing up please let Lyn know - mail@lismorewomen.org.au. Afterwards sashay along to the Star Court Theatre for wine, cheese and a good laugh with another One Billion Rising event - The Vagina Monologues: <http://starcourttheatre.com.au/events/Vagina> http://starcourttheatre.com.au/events/Vagina. Also running at Ballina and Mullumbimby.
PERSONAL SHRINE MAKING WORKSHOP
Explore the many ways in which you can create a beautiful, personal home shrine from a pre cut template which is quick and easy to assemble. We will play with paint, different textures, papers, stencils stamps and embellish it with things that touch your heart. A wonderful opportunity to engage in a beautiful creative process in a supportive environment.
LOCATION MULLUM ART ROOM IN LANEWAY BEHIND CAMPUS
DATES/TIMES 15/06/2013 – 22/06/2013 9: 0 AM to 4: 0 PM
SESSIONS 2 DAY OF WEEK: Sat
For bookings call Byron Community College at Phone: 02 6684 3374
or Fax: 02 6684 3115 or
Email: Â admin@byroncollege.org.au
ARTS THERAPY – AN INTRODUCTION
Participants will gain a basic understanding of the principles of Arts Therapy and its uses in different contexts. We will engage in some simple examples of experiential, interactive processes to give you a little taste of different approaches in the field of Arts Therapy. Additional materials fee of $5.
LOCATION MULLUM CAMPUS ROOM 2
DATES/TIMES 23/03/2013 – 23/03/2013 10: 0 AM to 3: 0 PM
SESSIONS 1 DAY OF WEEK: Sat
For bookings call Byron Community College at Phone: 02 6684 3374
or Fax: 02 6684 3115 or
Email: Â admin@byroncollege.org.au
The compassionate brain a free 7 part video Series
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Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Expo
Tickets are now on sale for our mental health and suicide prevention event Funny in the Head – Thursday November 15th, BALLINA RSL 240 River Street, Ballina, NSW.
7.30 am – $35.00
Funny in the Head Breakfast featuring Cynthia Morton: Australian of the Year, Pride of Australia Medal, Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence, author and founder of the Emotional Fitness Program.
10.30am – 4.00pm – FREE
Funny in the Head Expo and Forum, featuring comedian Greg Sullivan and interviews on laughter for mental health, music for mental health, iPad apps for mental health, pathways to manhood and womanhood for mental health and the recipient of funds raised -Â Lifeline Northern Rivers.
8.00pm – $40
Funny in the Head Comedy GALA featuring the fantastic Wil Anderson, Bev Killick, Sean Choolburra, Greg Sullivan, Fiona McGary, Mark McConville and Vanessa Wagner.
Thank you for all your support and I look forward to seeing you at the Ballina RSL on Thursday 15th November 2012.
All Tickets http://www.ballinarsl.com.au or 02 6686 2544
Mental Health and Art
Entries Open for Mental Health Art
People living with mental illness often find solace in expressing themselves through art.
They, their friends and family members are all being encouraged to create artworks to submit for a major mental health art exhibition to be held in Lismore in October.
The exhibition is aimed to raise community awareness, reducing stigma and encourage social inclusion. It will showcase a diverse range of local artwork including ceramics, sculpture, installation work, paintings, photography, drawings, textile, writing and digital displays.
Entry forms can be accessed via email or phone, and will be placed at local neighbourhood centres, art galleries and Mental Health services. Please email Kristine Uebergang on kuebergang@newhorizons.net.au or ring her on 0439 607 697 during office hours.
A celebration of women 31th March 2012
A DAY OF NURTURE FOR ALL WOMEN – The Red Tent Festival is a special day just for women to celebrate, reflect and nurture themselves. All girls and women from 12 years of age and onwards are warmly welcomed and babes in arms only.
Claudia is offering a three hour art therapy workshop on self nurture and connectedness. For more information about the one day festival visit