All Recovery College workshops & programs are co-designed and co-delivered by specialist educators and peer educators with lived experience of mental health conditions.
Eating disorders can affect people of all ages, backgrounds, and body shapes and sizes. This program builds understanding of eating disorders, how they impact psychological and physical health and how best to support recovery.
Online (Zoom)
Saturday 23rd of September,
9:00am -
12:30pm
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?
Online (Zoom)
Thursday 12th of October,
10:00am -
2:30pm
People who experience bipolar disorder may have extreme mood swings which can range from highly energised, impulsive euphoria (sometimes to the point of having delusions and hallucinations) to extreme depression and to remission in a mostly unpredictable pattern. This can be frightening and difficult to live with or deal with.
Online (Zoom)
Wednesday 18th of October,
10:00am -
2:30pm
This workshop will be offered in Arabic, delivered by two bilingual educators, during Term 4 2023.
67 St Hilliers Rd,
Auburn NSW 2144
Thursday 19th of October,
10:00am -
2:00pm
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
8 Victoria Rd,
Parramatta NSW 2150
Wednesday 25th of October,
10:00am -
2:30pm
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.
Online (Zoom)
Wednesday 8th of November,
10:00am -
2:30pm
All of us have things we’d like to change about ourselves; and nearly all of us have someone we know who we think needs to change. Talking about this is hard. We don’t want to be nagged and we don’t want to be a nag - but we know that we need to have the conversation.
Online (Zoom)
Wednesday 1st of November,
10:00am -
2:00pm
What is anxiety? Anxiety is a common mental health condition characterised by excessive worry, fear, and nervousness about future events or situations. It often includes physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat, sweating, and muscle tension. While some level of anxiety is normal, anxiety disorders involve persistent and overwhelming feelings of apprehension that interfere with daily life. These disorders can manifest in various forms, from generalised anxiety disorder to specific phobias, and can be managed with effective treatment and coping strategies.
Online (Zoom)
Wednesday 22nd of November,
10:00am -
2:30pm
This workshop will be offered in Arabic, delivered by two bilingual educators, during Term 4 2023.
67 St Hilliers Rd,
Auburn NSW 2144
Friday 23rd of June,
10:00am -
2:00pm
Self-care is becoming one of the most important ways that people can manage their mental health. Recovery depends on all the people involved – people living with mental health issues, workers, and carers, family and friends – being as strong and resilient as possible. When there are lots of demands and stressors, it is very easy to neglect the things that can help us feel strong and resilient.
8 Victoria Rd,
Parramatta NSW 2150
Thursday 30th of November,
10:00am -
2:30pm
Do you find it challenging to assert yourself effectively in various life situations, especially when your self-confidence wavers? At times, we mistakenly associate assertiveness solely with self-confidence. However, the truth is, the moments when we need to be assertive often coincide with periods of self-doubt.
61 Flushcombe Rd,
Blacktown NSW 2148
Thursday 7th of December,
10:00am -
2:30pm
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.
8 Victoria Rd,
Parramatta NSW 2150
Wednesday 13th of December,
10:00am -
2:30pm