April 2025

Welcome!

We hope you are staying safe and dry in this wintry weather in Sydney! If you're elsewhere in the state, we hope you're keeping well, too. This month, we have our usual array of meetups, but do look out for date changes due to the public holidays.

Are there any events you'd like to see more of? Let us know by contacting: strongandsocial@onedoor.org.au. 

Every week: Online with Paul and Troy

We have a range of events across Sydney and Newcastle, many of which are in-person. In addition, every week, Paul (they/them) and Troy (he/him) are online to chat, share stories, listen, and create a welcoming space. It doesn't matter if you've attended every week, once, or never: they're always happy to have a chat. 

Log in anytime between 6 and 7:30. Bring your supper, a cuppa, or an issue you'd like to discuss! Zoom is required: you can use the app or the web browser on your computer, tablet or phone.

Meeting ID: 925 5885 2502
Passcode: 366668

Date changes

Watch out for date changes due to the public holidays this month! Our Newcastle group's Storytelling at the Exchange won't run this month. Check Meetup and Facebook for any other updates.

Our Under-35s Social will be held in the first weekend of May on Saturday 3rd (the group is heading to White Rabbit Gallery this time!). Pictured below are some of our attendees enjoying Elizabeth Farm in Parramatta, where we explored the historic house and grounds.

Coming up this month

1 April: Parramatta Info and Support Group
3 April: Central Coast Schizophrenia and Bipolar Fellowship, Online mental health catch-up
5 April: Casula Powerhouse meetup; Newcastle outing to Rathmines Theatre
6 April: Trivia with Troy (online)
8 April: Northern Beaches Mental Health Support Group
10 April: Online mental health catch-up
12 April: Hornsby Under 35s + Families café + walk and talk
14 April: Panania café + walk and talk
17 April: Bathurst Carers Group, Online mental health catch-up
20 April: Online Bipolar Support Group
21 April: Newcastle Organising Committee Meeting (in-person)
24 April: Waverton Under 35s + Families café + walk and talk;  Online mental health catch-up
26 April: Casula Powerhouse meetup;
28 April: Beautiful Minds volunteer meeting
3 May: Under-35s Social, White Rabbit Gallery

See something you like the look of? Find all our events on Meetup!
Sydney Meetup
Newcastle Meetup

Save the date!

Early bird tickets for the annual One Door Symposium are now on sale!

Join us at the One Door Mental Health Symposium on Thursday, 15th May 2025, at Pullman Sydney Hyde Park. 

For over 20 years, the One Door Symposium has been a forum for leading advocates, researchers, and practitioners to present research and workshop insights to achieve meaningful change in the mental health sector. 

Additional Resources

TRISS: One Door Telephone, Referral Information and Support Service (TRISS)  can provide you with information and support if you are living with mental challenges or are a carer, friend, or family member. Call us to find out about information and resources you need to learn more about mental health, to guide on your recovery journey or to offer a friendly voice when you need it the most. Call 1800 843 539 (THE KEY)

One Door Mental Health
Email: strongandsocial@onedoor.org.au
One Door Intake and Info Line: 
1800 843 539

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