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Baw Baw Council partners with GriefTalks and Mindfull Aus for free workshops to explore emotional wellbeing and grief strategies this August and September

Join free workshops supporting emotional wellbeing and offering tools for navigating grief and loss. Led by Baw Baw Shire Council, GriefTalks, and Mindfull Aus, these sessions aim to reduce stigma and foster community support.

By news@gippsland - 15th July 2024 - Back to News

Take the opportunity to participate in an engaging and uplifting free community workshop that will be taking place across Baw Baw Shire throughout August and September. Organised by Baw Baw Shire Council in partnership with GriefTalks and Mindfull Aus, the workshops are designed to support community members over the age of 18 with their emotional wellbeing while providing an opportunity to learn strategies and tools to implement into their own lives.

Baw Baw Shire Council, with GriefTalks and Mindfull Aus, offers a workshop on navigating grief, loss, and change, debunking myths and supporting emotional wellbeing

Explore grief workshop

During the workshops, participants will explore how to navigate all forms of grief and loss such as losing a loved one, changing relationships, loss through natural disaster, job loss and other change and loss experienced throughout life. This unique workshop aims to strengthen connections and open meaningful dialogue, all the while challenging common misconceptions about grief. The workshop is designed to bring communities closer through a combination of education, story-telling and hands-on activities.

Baw Baw Shire Mayor Cr Annemarie McCabe is pleased that these important sessions are being offered to the community. "These sessions are a step towards reducing the stigma that is often associated with mental health, and they address a crucial need that will help residents to feel more supported and learn skills to better navigate those difficult times in their lives."

"I'd encourage people to sign up, not just so that they can learn how to take care of their own mental health, but also so that they can share their new knowledge with friends and loved ones and be an advocate for others experiencing tough times," said Cr McCabe.