What's On

Throughout Mental Health Month, community groups and organisations across Australia create activities and events that bring people together, support wellbeing and raise awareness about mental health. 

Here you'll find a list of what’s on in your state. You can also promote your own event by emailing us communications@mentalhealthaustralia.org.au

ACT Mental Health Week - ACT Mental Health Week '26 - Mental Health Community Coalition ACT

ACT Mental Health Sector Awards - Mental Health Community Coalition ACT

One Foot Forward - Join Black Dog Institute's walk for mental health in Mental Health Month in October. Walk, run or move 40km, 60km, 100km or 150km this October for the 1 in 5 Australians who experience a mental illness each year.

NSW Mental Health Month events - MHM Events | Wayahead

One Foot Forward - Join Black Dog Institute's walk for mental health in Mental Health Month in October. Walk, run or move 40km, 60km, 100km or 150km this October for the 1 in 5 Australians who experience a mental illness each year.

Band Together Foundation - Help give more children access to music education through band programs, instrument donations, scholarships and music lessons.

Mental Health Month Summit 2026 - Join Closer Care in Gladesville, Sydney on 2 October for an afternoon of mental health, connection and wellbeing, featuring keynote speaker Cameron Merchant and celebrating seven years of Closer Care.

Meet your Neighbour – Western Sydney - Join Mental Health Coordinating Council and Western Sydney Community Forum in Parramatta on 13 October to connect with the local mental health and community sector, hear from lived experience workers and sector experts, and explore more connected, person-centred care.

Wellness Expo and Walk for Mental Health - Join One Door Mental Health, Mind Australia and The Suicide Prevention Network at Warners Bay on 3 October for a free wellness expo and community walk, connecting people with local mental health support, activities and resources.

Queensland Mental Health Week events Events - Queensland Mental Health Week

One Foot Forward - Join Black Dog Institute's walk for mental health in Mental Health Month in October. Walk, run or move 40km, 60km, 100km or 150km this October for the 1 in 5 Australians who experience a mental illness each year.

Behind the Mask - Join Arafmi and Wellways Carer Gateway for a relaxed creative workshop during Queensland Mental Health Week, designed for family members, kin, young carers, friends and others supporting someone experiencing mental health challenges.

Out From The Mist Awards Night - Join Out From The Mist in Brisbane on 8 October during Queensland Mental Health Week for an interactive exhibition featuring photography, short film and music from the 2026 finalists, alongside live music, guest speakers and the awards ceremony.

SA Mental Health Month events - Mental Health Month 2026 - Mental Health Coalition of South Australia

One Foot Forward - Join Black Dog Institute's walk for mental health in Mental Health Month in October. Walk, run or move 40km, 60km, 100km or 150km this October for the 1 in 5 Australians who experience a mental illness each year.

Tasmania Mental Health Week events - Mental Health Week Event Program - Mental Health Council of Tasmania

One Foot Forward - Join Black Dog Institute's walk for mental health in Mental Health Month in October. Walk, run or move 40km, 60km, 100km or 150km this October for the 1 in 5 Australians who experience a mental illness each year.

WA Mental Health Week events - Events | Mental Health Week

One Foot Forward - Join Black Dog Institute's walk for mental health in Mental Health Month in October. Walk, run or move 40km, 60km, 100km or 150km this October for the 1 in 5 Australians who experience a mental illness each year.

One Foot Forward - Join Black Dog Institute's walk for mental health in Mental Health Month in October. Walk, run or move 40km, 60km, 100km or 150km this October for the 1 in 5 Australians who experience a mental illness each year.

Stepping Out For Youth Mental Health - Stepping Out for Youth Mental Health is a community fundraising walk held in memory of James Marcon, supporting young people through art therapy programs at Orygen's headspace centres. Join Orygen on Sunday 4 October, from 9.00am to 11.30am at Lawn 3, Princes Park, Royal Parade, Carlton North, to walk, connect and help raise vital funds for youth mental health. Every dollar raised goes directly towards delivering life-changing art therapy programs for young people.