"Information is like compost; it does no good unless you spread it around."

Eliot Coleman - Proponent of Organic Farming

​Mental illness affects not only the individual, but also those who care for them, or care about them.
This could be family or friends, but whatever the relationship it is important to feel support is available.
We can also learn by sharing our experiences with those who understand.
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Our meetings are open to all, including those living with a mental illness, carers, family, friends and anyone who works or volunteers in the mental health sector.
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We will often have a Guest Speaker on a variety of topics but will always allow time for friendly chat.
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Our next meeting will be on
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Wednesday 5th April 2023

10.00am to 12.00noon

Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre​
2 Fifth Avenue, Maroochydore, Qld
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Guest Speaker:  Joanna Evans
Jo is a very passionate Art Therapist with a genuine love for helping others through a variety of creative processes.
For more information about Joanna Evans Art Therapy you may like to visit her website  https://www.joannaevans.com.au/

Studies have shown that an hour of creative activity can reduce your stress and have a positive effect on your mental health, regardless of artistic experience or talent. Participants who are experiencing behavioural or social issues, learning impairments, communication impairments, anxiety, abuse (including psychological & emotional abuse), attention deficits, depression, stress relief, grief, and so much more, can benefit from expressing themselves creatively.

Agenda

10.00am - 10.15am
Arrival, sign-in & Welcome

10.15am - 11.00am
Guest Speaker
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11.00am - 11.15am
Break to refresh cuppa

11.15am - 12.00noon
 General chat

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RSVP:
​email: info@naradell.org.au
or text Narelle on 0466 134 519
​or Click Here to RSVP online
​Please let us know if you are coming to our meeting as it will help with our preparations.

Guest Speakers
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During the time we have been holding our Information Group Meetings, we have had some very interesting
Guest Speakers ...

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2023

1st February 2023
Kerrie Atherton - Founder of Empower Life Solutions
and Stories of Hope 

2022

7th December 2022
Naradell's Powerpoint Presentation

2nd November 2022
Paul Hine - LAC (Local Area Coordinator) - NDIS
Carers Queensland

5th October 2022
Diane Violi - Sunrise Psychotherapies

7th September 2022
Roslyn Leslie - Wilvos
Wildlife Volunteers Association Inc

3rd August 2022
​Cortney Smyth - Assist First Aid

1st June 2022
Megan Dutton -  USC Thompson Institute

4th May 2022
Dale and Donna / Pastor Dale Dowler - The Shack Community Centre

6th April 2022
Janet Adena and Jean Chopping - Standby -Support After Suicide

2 March 2022
Dr. Jody Tunnicliffe - Health and Community Solutions Pty Ltd

2021

1 November 2021
Sandie Johnston - Sunshine Coast Council - Waste 2 Resource Education Co-ordinator

6 September 2021
Alane (AJ) Millions - "Leading the Way International"

3rd May 2021
​Jean-Claude Boulenaz - Suicide Prevention and Suicide Bereavement Support

1 March 2021
Demi Paterson - Educator, Motivational Speaker

1 February 2021
Lyn Harris - Wellways Australia

2020

7 December 2020
Mark Wischnat - Pets for Life

2 November 2020
​Mr John Northey - Office of Fair Trading

7 September 2020
Vicki Doolan - Ageless Grace, Brain, Health, Fitness

2 August 2020
Carer Support Group - Mental Health

2 March 2020
Megan Dutton - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Thompson Institute USC

3 February 2020
Michelle Dalton - Golf Program Australia Incorporated (GPA)

​2019

 2 December 2019
Linda Cause - Assistance/Therapy Dog Trainer

2 September 2019
Andrew Nankivell - Pink Ribbon Community Services Australia

5 August 2019
Slav Antonijevic -Life Mental Health - Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

1 July 2019
Chris Paterson - Bamboo Project
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2nd April 2019
Helen Joy - Right Brain Genius