ACT Past Activities

This page publishes stories about training activities and special events, and information about the implementation of MindMatters in school communities.

Youth Empowerment Process Workshop July 2011

The purpose of this workshop was to further the knowledge of some students who were involved with the MindMatters Festival of Drama and Dance 2009. Students broadened their understanding of mental health and wellbeing over the period of two days, thus supporting the students in the development of their drama/dance pieces. Some of the YEP activities were presented using a performing arts approach. The group of young people and their teachers left the workshop feeling enthusiastic about the positive portrayal of mental health and wellbeing throughout their performances. Teachers commented it was a great opportunity to engage with student leadership.

Participant feedback included the following:

‘Better understanding on different mental health issues
‘Great opportunity to share my personal story and have it acted out’
‘Was good to receive the show bags and find out about different organisations’
‘Awesome fun!!’
‘As a Teacher I find that this training is wonderful as it directly relates to the student’s live.’
‘Excellent workshop – the reason I keep coming back with my students’