Mental Health Council of Tasmania

10/09/2026

In accordance with our Constitution, the Mental Health Council of Tasmania (MHCT) is seeking to fill one elected role on its Board of Directors.

Our collective Board capability is strengthened by a diversity of skill sets, cultural background, gender identity, life experience, life stage and physical location within Tasmania.

Applications close Friday 25 September 2026 at 4:00pm.

To learn more, and find out how to apply, visit www.mhct.org/join-our-board or hit the link in our bio!

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10/09/2026

Come on down to Salamanca Square for World Su***de Prevention Day - we’re here til 12pm!

09/09/2026

Today we recognise two very important events, as 10 September is both World Su***de Prevention Day and R U OK? Day.

The message at the heart of both days is simple: reach out, check in, and take the time to connect. A conversation could change a life.

Every chat, no matter how small, builds a more supportive and understanding society. Together, we can make a difference and prioritise su***de prevention, ensuring everyone gets the help they need.

💛 Learn more about R U OK? Day at: https://www.ruok.org.au/
💙 Learn more about World Su***de Prevention Day at: https://www.iasp.info/wspd/

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09/09/2026

Yesterday, our CEO Dan Vautin attended a special event recognising International Overdose Awareness Day.

Hosted by the Drug Education Network Inc. and Pharmacy Guild Of Australia - Tasmania Branch, the event highlighted the important role we can all play in helping prevent overdose.

A powerful presentation from Lived Experience advocate Lily Foster emphasised the need for greater focus on harm reduction and the opportunities we have to reduce preventable overdose deaths in Tasmania.

To learn more about International Overdose Awareness Day, and how you can support overdose prevention, visit the website: https://www.overdoseday.com/

[Image description: Dan Vautin (left) and Lily Foster (right) standing in front of a DEN banner.]

08/09/2026

We'll be there! Pop along to say hi, and add a Message of Hope to the book 🩵

Join us this World Su***de Prevention Day

📅 Thursday 10 September
📍 Salamanca Square
⏰ 11am–12pm

Drop by, connect with your community and take part in simple activities that celebrate kindness, encourage conversation and remind us that hope can grow through connection and care.

You’ll also have the opportunity to add your own message to the Messages of Hope book before it finds its permanent home in the community. The book has travelled throughout Tasmania, giving people an opportunity to pause, reflect and share words of hope, kindness and encouragement for anyone experiencing a difficult time.

We hope you can join us for this important day of connection and reflection 💙

07/09/2026

Such a special and powerful event, with another happening in Launceston this week 💙 Register for Launceston's event at: https://www.lifelinetasmania.org.au/event-details/launceston-out-of-the-shadows

07/09/2026

07/09/2026

The Emerging Minds Australia 2026 National Workforce Survey for Child, Parent and Family Mental Health is now open.

If you work in health, mental health, community services, social services, research, education, policy or leadership, your experiences can help shape future workforce support, training and investment.

Do not leave your profession, region or community out of the national picture.

Complete the survey. Help strengthen workforce support.

Take part: https://bit.ly/3TCGRbU

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06/09/2026

04/09/2026

The Tassie Mental Health Week Comedy Roadshow is BACK for 2026!

The Clubhouse are bringing three huge shows over three nights, with our state's best comedians speaking their minds about mental health.

CYGNET: Thursday 8 Oct
MOONAH: Friday 9 Oct
ST HELENS: Saturday 10 Oct

👉Learn more and register: https://events.humanitix.com/host/the-clubhouse
👉Find this, and other Mental Health Week events, at: https://mhct.org/mentalhealthweek/program/

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