Community Conversations about Mental Health
Published on 14 September 2026
Mental health challenges can affect anyone.
Knowing how to recognise the signs and start a caring conversation can help someone get the support they need.
To recognise World Mental Health Day (10 October), we're hosting two free community conversations to learn more about common mental health challenges.
Learn how to build confidence to have supportive conversations, and discover practical ways to help friends, family, colleagues and neighbours.
Sessions will help participants to:
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Recognise signs that someone may need support.
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Develop confidence to start a caring conversation.
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Explore practical ways to support someone while maintaining healthy boundaries.
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Learn about appropriate support services and referral pathways.
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Leave with simple, practical strategies they can use in everyday life.
Meet the facilitator
Martine McKee of Safe Minds First Aid (pictured) is a licensed Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) instructor, with an extensive facilitation background and a focus on trauma-informed pedagogy and considerable experience with post-natal depression, psychosis, anxiety, eating disorders, NSSI and substance use disorders.
Martine also has significant lived experience and is motivated to educate, reduce stigma and increase understanding and empathy for people living with mental health conditions within the community.
Register
Register to attend one of two sessions:
Tuesday 13 October, 6pm - 7:30pm
Clayton Community Centre, 9/15 Cooke Street, Clayton
Monday 26 October, 2:30pm - 4pm
Mount Waverley Community Centre, 47 Miller Cres, Mount Waverley
Participants must be 18 years or older. Limited places. Bookings essential.