Term 2, 2025
Term 2 runs from Monday 28th April to Friday 4th July.
Location
Max Webber Library Function Centre61 Flushcombe Rd,
Blacktown NSW 2148
All Recovery College workshops & programs are co-designed and co-delivered by specialist educators and peer educators with lived experience of mental health conditions.
Term 2 runs from Monday 28th April to Friday 4th July.
Feeling overwhelmed by clutter or unsure where to begin? Home Sweet Home is a practical, supportive workshop designed to help you feel more in control of your space.
It can often be a difficult process to start a recovery journey when there are so many services out there to choose from. This program has been designed to assist people in navigating the mental health system in Western Sydney and to unpack what sorts of support different services can offer and when, how, and why you might need to access them.
We all have felt moments of self-doubt or uncertainty, but confidence isn’t something you’re simply born with – it’s a skill you can learn and develop. Whether it’s speaking up in a meeting, taking on new challenges, or feeling more comfortable in your own skin, building self-confidence can make a huge difference in how we approach life. Self-confidence is the foundation for anyone to take active ownership of their journey and thrive in all aspects of their life.
Grief is a natural and normal response to loss. Loss in a person’s life can be the loss of a loved one, a job, a relationship or a lifestyle. Everyone experiences loss and grieves in their own way. This workshop will not only be about bereavement, students will also learn about theories of grief, different types of loss, coping strategies and what life can look like beyond bereavement.
Many people living with a mental health issue also have problems with alcohol and other drug (AOD) use - and many people who use alcohol and other drugs may have mental health issues. People with a co-occurring AOD and mental health problem may have worse impairment, a more trying course of illness and are more difficult to treat than people with a singular problem. Research shows people with a dual diagnosis may also have poorer treatment outcomes.
Good communication is essential for building strong relationships, navigating conflicts, and expressing yourself clearly. Yet, effective communication is more than just talking; it’s about listening, understanding, and responding thoughtfully. Whether in personal or professional settings, these skills will enable you to communicate with confidence and build meaning connections in both your life and the lives of those around you.
Schizophrenia, like many mental health conditions, is often misunderstood, stigmatised, and portrayed in popular culture in negative ways.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid is a specialist two day program which provides students with the knowledge and skills to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals developing a mental health condition or experiencing a mental health crisis. This program is delivered by an Indigenous trainer.
8 Victoria Rd,
Parramatta NSW 2150
Wednesday 28th of May,
9:30am -
4:30pm, and
Thursday 29th of May,
9:30am -
4:30pm
When faced with adversity in life, how do we cope or adapt? Why do some people seem to bounce back from tragic events or loss much more quickly than others? Why do some people seem to get "stuck" in a point in their life, without the ability to move forward?
Some people’s brains work differently to most people’s. It’s hard being different when the whole world of school, work and play is designed for how ‘normal’ people’s brains work; and when parents, teachers, friends and colleagues don’t get that what’s easy and normal for them isn’t just as easy for you. Living with this is stressful, and can lead to low self-esteem, social isolation, anxiety and depression
Washing hands, checking locks, and organizing possessions in a particular way can be part of the experience of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Sometimes called the ‘Doubting Disease’, why do people living with OCD behave this way? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder can be a challenging condition that significantly impacts individuals' lives. It's characterized by intrusive, distressing obsessions and repetitive compulsions that may seem irrational but are often difficult to control.
This workshop will explore the various impacts of problem gambling on the individual and the family focusing on mental health and multicultural communities. The workshop will provide examples of warning signs and the types of support that are available for those experiencing problem gambling and their families.