What's on in NSW

Here you will find support groups, workshops, and activities specifically set up for people with depression, their carers, family members and friends. If a phone number is provided, please be sure to call first to verify details.

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Try contacting your local community centre, council or mental health service for appropriate support groups in your area.

2COPE – Support Group
A confidential ongoing support group of caring, compassionate people, who share, listen and learn from all life experiences. The group is sponsored by the Ulladulla Community Resource Centre and has been running since 2006. Group meetings include free afternoon tea.
Where: Ulladulla Community Resource Centre, St. Vincent street Ulladulla
When: Every Tuesday afternoon at 1pm
Contact: (02) 4454 0477

Dubbo Mental Health Carers Support Group
A support group for families and friends of people living mental health problems.
Where: Norton Unit Meeting Room, Lourdes Hospital, Cobborah Rd, Dubbo NSW 2830
When: First Tuesday of every month, 10:30am to 12:00pm
Contact: Cindy Neilson - Support & Advocacy Officer (02) 6884 7200 or Sharon Clifford - Carer Liason Officer (02) 6885 7938

GROW Support Groups
GROW support groups are held across Australia. Groups meet weekly and involve a 12 step program. GROW offers anonymity and confidentiality to group members. Group meetings are small and are run by members.
When: See website for details
Where: See website for details
Contact: See website for details
Website: www.grow.net.au

W.I.L.M.A. Womens Health Centre in Campbelltown
Fortnightly depression support group "From Woe to Go".   Also currently running a Self Esteem course, CSA Support Group, Meditation, Tai-chi, Yoga, Writing and Craft courses.   They also have counsellors by appointment.  Fees are either free or nominal and they have limited free child minding at the Centre.
Contact:  (02) 4627 2955, Fax: (02) 4628 6725

Workshops/Activities/Courses/Programs

This new program will have eastern Sydney locals walking and talking their way to good health. It’s about building community and improving mental and physical health at the same time. The program offers a place to build self-awareness, interpersonal, communication and relationship skills in a safe environment. Along the way, witnessing the success of others will instil hope. Where: Meets at the Randwick Literary Centre at 60 Clovelly Road for the first hour, then walks in Centennial Park for the second hour.
When: Weekly Saturday meetings for eight weeks and members are encouraged to Walk and Talk with each other between sessions, applying the skills of healing conversation.
Contact: Kath O’Sullivan 0418 208 558 This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
Website: www.walkandtalk.net.au

Workshops At The Happiness Institute
The Happiness Institute runs various workshops throughout the year. We typically run the "HAPPINESS - STRATEGIES FOR A GREAT LIFE" course a few times throughout the year and offer you the option of attending the whole series of workshops that make up the course or one of the individual workshops in the course, each listed separately below. To synergise the benefits and maximise the impact, we strongly recommend participation in the full 5 session course as the skills complement and reinforce each other and when used together. They will enable you to achieve your goals faster.
Where: Suite 401, 74 Pitt St Sydney
When: Visit our website below for more details
Cost: We're offering the whole course (5 sessions) at a special price of $385 (inc GST) AND are including Dr Sharp's specially designed Happiness Workbooks. Individual sessions $88 (inc GST)
Contact: (02) 9221-3306 or email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
Website: http://www.thehappinessinstitute.com/events/

Introductory Happiness Coaching Session
An introductory session to happiness coaching at the Happiness Institute.
Individual, one-on-one coaching is the most effective way to define your goals, learn the most appropriate strategies and then achieve happiness fast.
We're offering a special on this introductory session, normally priced at $250 (plus GST). For up to 2 hours, you'll work with your coach to determine your goals and develop a practical & achievable happiness plan. Why wait any longer when you can start being happier now?
When: Visit our website below for more details 
Where: Suite 401, Pitt Street Sydney or by telephone anywhere in Australia

Cost: $198.00 (inc GST) 

Phone: (02) 9221-3306 or email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
Web: www.thehappinessinstitute.com/events/

Making Changes  Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Programs
Dr Timothy Sharp & Associates are a dedicated team of clinical psychologists who provide Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) programs as well as a number of other therapies based on your needs. Their CBT programs are designed to empower you to manage your mood and deal effectively with depression, anxiety and a range of related conditions.
Contact: (02) 9231 2522
Website: www.makingchanges.com.au or www.drtimothysharpandassociates.com.au  

Mahasiddha Buddhist Centre
Learn how to meditate. A weekly chance to discover the peace of meditation for yourself by exploring meditation techniques and positive minds.
Where: All across Sydney
Cost: $14 per class.

Contact: (02) 9387 7717 or e-mail: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
Website: www.meditateinsydney.org

The Calm Life Skills Seminar Sandy McGregor
Skills to help overcome depression. Sandy McGregor is an ordinary Australian who has overcome extraordinary challenges in his life and now teaches other people the skills that helped him. He is a Vietnam Veteran and father of 6 children, 3 of whom were killed by an intruder in their own home in 1987.
Contact: 1300 731 900, Fax: (02) 9457 7122 or This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
Website: www.calm.com.au

W.I.L.M.A. Womens Health Centre in Campbelltown
Fortnightly depression support group "From Woe to Go".   Also currently running a Self Esteem course, CSA Support Group, Meditation, Tai-chi, Yoga, Writing and Craft courses.   They also have counsellors by appointment.  Fees are either free or nominal and they have limited free child minding at the Centre.
Contact:  (02) 4627 2955, Fax: (02) 4628 6725

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