Insights Mental Health Support Group Ballarat

08/08/2026

Hi all,

A friendly reminder that our Sunday catch up is tomorrow afternoon. Please see details:

When: Sunday, 9th August, 2026
Time: 12:30pm onwards
Meeting place: Out the front of Pipers by the Lake, Lake Wendouree.

You can buy coffee, bring your dog along, go for a walk, or simply show up to chat.

Hope to see you there!

22/07/2026

Hi everyone,

Please see our new Insights flyer for August September and October. As always, our meetings are free to attend, and family, friends and carers are welcome with participant consent.

Here's what's coming up:

Thursday, 6th August
7pm – 9pm
Theme: Events in History during the Month of August

Thursday, 10th September (Please note the date change)
7pm – 9pm
Theme: Music Night

Thursday, 1st October
7pm – 9pm
Guest Speaker: Lisa D'Onofrio – Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)

All Thursday meetings are held as hybrid meetings, so you can join us either:
In person:
Ballarat East Uniting
42a Dyte Parade, Ballarat East

Via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 88981753706
Passcode: 643002

Don't forget we also have our casual Sunday catch-up and walk on the second Sunday of each month from 12:30 pm onwards at Pipers by the Lake, Lake Wendouree.

9th August
13th September
11th October

10/07/2026

Hi all,

Just a friendly reminder that our Sunday catch up is this weekend. Please see details:

When: Sunday, 12th July. 2026
Time: 12:30pm onwards
Meeting place: Out the front of Pipers by the Lake, Lake Wendouree.

You can buy coffee, bring your dog along, go for a walk, or simply show up to chat.

Hope to see you there! ☕ 🐕

A support group for those facing mental health, emotional, or social challenges in Ballarat.

07/07/2026

Hi all,
A friendly reminder that Insights upcoming meeting is this Thursday.

Date: 9th July
Time: 7pm–9pm
Venue: Ballarat East 'Uniting' (42a Dyte Parade)

Or join via Zoom:
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88981753706?pwd=TE5mc1dsa1hmVHpIRGI4cVdybFpWQT09

(Manually)
Meeting ID: 88981753706
Passcode: 643002

We will have a guest speaker on Zoom, Support Co-ordinator Michael Pickford on the topic; the NDIS and funding plans.

Hope to see you there!

13/06/2026

Hi all,

Just a quick reminder about our catch-up meeting tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, 14th June. We’ll be meeting out the front of Pipers by the Lake, Lake Wendouree from 12:30 pm onwards.

Depending on the weather, we may go for a walk, grab a coffee, or just hang out and chat. Please note that there may be dogs present.

Hope to see you there! ☕

11/06/2026

Hi everyone,

For our July evening meeting, we will be welcoming guest speaker Michael Pickford.
Michael is a Support Coordinator with extensive experience in the NDIS and will be sharing information about how the NDIS works, accessing supports, and navigating the system. Whether you're already involved with the NDIS, supporting someone who is, or wanting to learn more, this should be a very informative session.

The meeting is a free public event and everyone is welcome. Please feel free to share this with anyone who may be interested.

Thursday, 9 July
7pm–9pm
'Uniting' building
42a Dyte Parade
Ballarat East VIC 3350

Or join us on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 889 8175 3706
Passcode: 643002

Hope to see you there!

01/06/2026

Hi all,
A friendly reminder that our Insights evening is on this Thursday, 4th June.

Date: 4th June
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Venue - Ballarat East 'Uniting' (42a Dyte Parade);
Or via Zoom: Meeting ID: 88981753706
Passcode: 643002
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88981753706?pwd=TE5mc1dsa1hmVHpIRGI4cVdybFpWQT09

This week’s theme is food. Feel free to bring along a favourite recipe, a comfort snack, or just come along for the chat. We’ll be talking about how cooking and eating connect to our wellbeing, but there is no pressure to share, you are welcome to just sit back and listen.

All meetings are free to attend and no referrals are needed.

Hope to see you there!

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09/05/2026

Hi everyone,

Just a quick reminder about our catch-up meeting this Sunday, 10th May! We’re meeting out the front of Pipers by the Lake (Lake Wendouree) from 12:30 pm onwards.
Depending on the weather, we may go for a walk, grab a coffee, or just hang out and chat. Please note that there may be dogs present.

Hope to see you there. ☕

05/05/2026

Hi everyone,

Just a quick reminder that our Insights evening is on this Thursday, 7th June.

Date: 7th June
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Venue - Ballarat East 'Uniting' (42a Dyte Parade);
Or join via Zoom:

Meeting ID: 88981753706
Passcode: 643002

This week’s theme is books. Feel free to bring along a favourite, something you’re reading, or just come along for the chat. We’ll also have the Insights library of books available on the night if you’d like to have a browse or borrow something.

All meetings are free to attend and no referrals are needed.
Hope to see you there! ☕📚

18/04/2026

Hey everyone

We’ve just finished our new flyer for the next three months.

We’ve got plenty happening, including a Guest Speaker joining our July Thursday evening meeting! This will be confirmed soon.
If you’ve been thinking about attending a meeting, we’re a friendly bunch and would love to meet you. Hope to see you there! ☕

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