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Improving well-being through fun and human connection 🤹‍♂️🎨🎱🎳🎟☕️ 🚶‍♂️⛳️🧩📸#perthmentalhealth #connection #fun #inclusion

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🎗️ Help us make a difference to the community - donate today!

Every week, our passionate and dedicated volunteers offer opportunities for #connection, such as walks, coffee catch‑ups, and light‑filled adventures.

We simply believe #itsmorefuntogether! 🤝

From our 2025 Annual Impact Survey, 80% of our community feels less socially isolated thanks to our group.

🧡 “I’ve made real friends here.”
💚 “It’s safe, welcoming, and fun.”
🧡 “Activate Mental Health has changed my life.”

Help us continue this mission to “Improve well‑being through fun and human connection.”

👉 Donate today and be part of the movement.

👩‍💻 www.activatemh.com.au/donate (link in bio)

#ActivateMentalHealth #CommunityConnection #MentalWellbeing #peershelpingpeers by @activatemh

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19 days ago

80% of our community feels less socially isolated thanks to Activate Mental Health! 🎉

Our members describe Activate Mental Health as safe, welcoming, fun, affordable, and life‑changing organisation. 😍

💬 “Activate has given me the opportunity to take responsibility for my social isolation and to “actively” fight against it through its events. I look forward to each event I rsvp to.”

💬 “Activate Mental Health has given me happiness, confidence and a sense of community.”

💬 “Awesome People and lots of fun! I was so socially Isolated until I found out about this group.”

From board games to walks to TED Circles, people find friendship, confidence, and a sense of belonging through our group. There’s #Somethingforeveveryone

👨‍💻 Find out more: www.activatemh.com.au

Because when we connect, we thrive, and when we thrive, we make community accessible for everyone.

And remember, #itsmorefuntogether 💚🧡 by @activatemh

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a month ago

Activate Mental Health is truly a special organisation!

Our team of over 50 #amazingvolunteers goes out of their way to help our 8,700+ members feel less isolated and improve their well‑being in safe, fun, and inclusive settings.

This post features some of the testimonials we’ve received from our members over the years.

Want to experience the benefits of our #community?

Join us on Meetup.

👩‍💻 www.meetup.com/activatemh (link in bio)

And remember, #itsmorefuntogether by @activatemh

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a month ago

Activate Mental Health Has Won a $1,000 grant from @bulknutrients as part of their Bulk Gives Back initiative! 🎉

Bulk Gives Back is an initiative that supports 100 Australian charities with annual revenue under $100,000 by providing grants from Bulk Nutrients to help strengthen their community impact.

We’re putting every dollar straight into celebrating the heartbeat of our organisation: our volunteers. 💚🧡

This funding will help us run regular events to recognise, appreciate, and connect the incredible Activators who make our community possible.

From walking groups to board game nights to coffee catch‑ups, our volunteers show up with kindness, energy, and heart, and now we get to show up for them too.

A huge thank you to Bulk Nutrients for supporting grassroots community organisations like ours!

If you’d like to learn more about their work, check them out here:�

🔗 https://www.bulknutrients.com.au

#ActivateMentalHealth #BulkNutrients #BulkGivesBack #PerthCommunity #VolunteerAppreciation by @activatemh

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a month ago

🎉 10 Years of Board Games Night! 🎉

On August 22nd, Activate Mental Health celebrated a whole decade of our monthly Board Games Night at the Victoria Park Community Centre! @vicparkcc 🥳💚

For 10 years, these nights have been a place for connection, laughter, and genuine friendship. We’ve watched people grow, open up, and build relationships that continue well beyond the games table.

What makes these nights special is the incredible mix of people who show up, all ages, genders, backgrounds, and personalities coming together to have fun in a safe, inclusive space. It’s rare, and it’s beautiful.

💬 Real impact, real stories :
“Participating in the Board Games Nights has significantly decreased the social isolation I’ve experienced since retiring… my mood has improved, and suicidal ideation has decreased significantly.”

“As my wife passed away, it’s the only time I’ve met with people… For people like me, it’s the only outing you have in the month.”

Thanks to funding from the Town of Victoria Park @townofvicpark , these events are now free, and we were thrilled to have Mayor Karen Vernon join us for this milestone.

If this were the only achievement of Activate Mental Health, it would already be a meaningful legacy.

🧡 Thank you to everyone who has been part of this community. Here’s to the next decade of connection.

#ActivateMentalHealth #ItsMoreFunTogether #PerthCommunity #BoardGamesNight #MentalHealthMatters taken in Victoria Park Community Centre by @activatemh

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After analysing 104 testimonials that we’ve received over the years, we came up with 5 key themes about why people choose Activate Mental Health to help them with their mental well-being.

1️⃣ Reduced isolation

Many members share that AMH is the first place they’ve felt able to reconnect with others.

“Participating… has significantly decreased the social isolation I’ve experienced since I retired.”

2️⃣ Improved mental health and wellbeing

People report better mood, reduced anxiety, and renewed confidence after attending events.

“My mood has improved, and suicidal ideation has decreased significantly.”

3️⃣ Safe, welcoming, inclusive environment

Events are described as warm, respectful, and easy to join, even for those feeling socially anxious or new to Perth.

“A safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.”

4️⃣ Friendship and belonging

Members form genuine friendships and feel part of a community that understands their experiences.

“I really feel a part of the AMH community.”

5️⃣ Life‑changing impact

For some, AMH has been a turning point in rebuilding confidence, hope, and connection.

“It is no exaggeration to say that Activate MH changed my life.”

😃 Support us today:

🎟️ Join us: www.meetup.com/activatemh
💚 Volunteer: www.activatemh.com.au/volunteer
🎗️ Donate: www.activatemh.com.au/donate

#itsmorefuntogether #perthmentalhealth #peersupportmatters #inclusivecommunity #makingadifference by @activatemh

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2 months ago

Last night, a small group of Activate Mental Health members experienced Lightscape at a subsidised rate, thanks to funding from the Rotary Club of Northbridge.

The club has given us sponsorship to make events hosted in Perth and Northbridge more accessible for our members.

We received this wonderful testimonial below:

“It was great attending this event! The organisers were very warm and welcoming. They made it comfortable for all attendees to interact with each other. I enjoyed meeting everyone at this event, and we all had great fun experiencing all the lights and music at the Perth Lightscape. Looking forward to attending the next social event hosted by Activate Mental Health!”

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Northbridge for allowing us to provide more safe, fun and welcoming settings to help our members improve their mental well-being.

If you’d like to sponsor our cause to help scale our impact, please email hello@activatemh.com.au.

#perthmentalhealth #itsmorefuntogether #lightsurroundingyou #communitycollaboration #peershelpingpeers taken in Kings Park and Botanic Garden by @activatemh

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3 months ago

🎉 10 Years of Connection, Courage & Community!

From one small meetup in 2016 to 8,354 members, 3,228 events, and 18,500+ RSVPs, Activate Mental Health has grown into Perth’s biggest peer‑led mental wellbeing community.

Our 10th Birthday Morning Tea at @vicparkcc was filled with laughter, gratitude, and stories of how AMH has changed lives, from inspiring careers in mental health to creating lifelong friendships.

💚 Here’s to the next decade of reducing loneliness and showing that it’s always #itsmorefuntogether.

#ActivateMentalHealth #10YearsOfConnection #PerthCommunity #MentalHealthMatters taken in Victoria Park Community Centre by @activatemh

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4 months ago

We’re officially 10 years old, and what a decade it’s been! 🥳🥳🥳

From a coffee‑and‑Uno meetup in Leederville to thousands of events across Perth, Activate Mental Health has blossomed into a vibrant community rooted in play, connection, and courage.

In 10 years, we’ve achieved:

👥 8,354 members
📅 3,228 events
🧡 18,500+ RSVPs
🙌 150+ volunteers
💰 $371,943+ volunteer work value
⭐ 4.7 stars from 4,400+ event ratings

We’ve built long‑running programs like our monthly Board Games Night, TED Talk Discussions, and Perth’s first Silent Book Club.

We’ve been recognised as Community Heroes, Community Champions, and celebrated at Volunteering WA’s awards.

But the heart of our story is what people tell us:

“This group helped me feel connected to Perth again.”

“It’s rare to find such a diverse, welcoming mix of people.”

“I gained confidence, made friends, and even became a host.”

Thank you to everyone for being part of this journey. 💚🧡

#ActivateMentalHealth #Itsmorefuntogether #CommunityImpact #10YearAnniversary #belongtosomethingbigger by @activatemh

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4 months ago

National Volunteer Week 2026: Celebrating Our Awesome Activators! 🎉

It’s National Volunteer Week, which means it’s time to cheer loudly (and maybe throw some confetti) for the incredible humans who make this community what it is 🥳💚

Our volunteers are the magic behind every walk, every board game night, every coffee catch‑up, and every other “you’re not alone” moment. They bring kindness, energy, and heart. 😍

In the last 12 months, our Activators have delivered 368 events, producing $44,476.46 worth of volunteering work.

This year’s National Volunteer Week theme, “Something for Everyone”, couldn’t be more perfect. Our volunteers come from all walks of life, each bringing their own spark, and together they make Activate a place where everyone can feel at home. 🧡

To every volunteer over the past 10 years:

You’re brilliant. You’re generous. You’re the reason this community thrives. 🎈🎈🎈

Want to Join the Fun?

If you’ve ever thought, “Hmm… maybe I could help out too?”, the answer is YES, you absolutely can!

There are two awesome ways to support the community:

🎗️Become a Volunteer: Help run events, welcome newcomers, or bring your own ideas to life: https://www.activatemh.com.au/volunteer

💵 Make a Donation: Every contribution helps us keep events running and support our amazing volunteers. $20 helps cover the cost to run one Meetup event. :https://www.activatemh.com.au/donate

Thanks once again to our amazing team of Activators! 💚🧡💚🧡🧡

#NVW2026 #ItsMoreFunTogether #ActivateMentalHealth #PerthCommunity #VolunteerLove #CommunityChampions #MentalHealthMatters #PerthEvents #GiveBackPerth #SomethingForEveryone by @activatemh

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5 months ago

🌳 Hyde Park Walking Group

From last October until just yesterday, our Hyde Park Walking Group has been a wonderful partnership between Activate Mental Health and the Rotary Club of Northbridge, and what an impact it’s made.

Week after week, people came along to walk, chat, laugh, breathe, and feel connected. These mornings became a cherished routine of community care, made possible only because of our 8 fantastic volunteers who kept the walks going with warmth, consistency, and genuine compassion.

To our volunteer team: thank you for showing up, for holding space, and for creating an environment where everyone felt safe, welcomed, and recognised. You’ve truly made a difference.

And to everyone who joined us along the way, this isn’t goodbye.

🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ There will be plenty more walks ahead.

💬 More conversations.
🤝 More connection.
😃 More community in motion.

Stay tuned, we’re just getting started. 💚🧡

#ActivateMentalHealth #HydeParkWalks #ItsMoreFunTogether #PerthCommunity #MentalHealthMatters taken in Hyde Park Perth by @activatemh

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7 months ago

Happy #internationaldayofhappiness 🥳

Happiness isn’t something we chase alone. It’s something we create together!

How do we create #happiness at Activate Mental Health?

We have FUN! 🤩

🚶‍♂️ Walking groups
🎲 Board games at cafes
📚 Silent book clubs
🧠 TED talk discussion groups
🏳️‍🌈 Queer social clubs
📖 Study and productivity sessions
🧗‍♀️ Bouldering
🎨 Creativity sessions
🎱 8 ball pool
🎳 Ten-pin bowling
⛳ Minigolf
❓ Pub quiz nights
🤝 Community events
And more…

Our community says it best:

💬 “I love this group and I’m very thankful for it. I really appreciate the dedicated volunteers and members. I’ve made some great friends and had some great times! Thank you!”

💬 “I have been a member for several years. I felt accepted from the beginning, I really feel a part of the AMH community, I have great fun at all the events I attend & I have gained numerous friendships.”

💬 “Every time I go to an Activate event I walk away happier and more energetic. I love engaging with everyone that attends and I’ve never found conversation difficult or uncomfortable.

Community is where happiness grows. Nothing’s more rewarding than being part of a safe, fun and inclusive group of people.

If you’re looking for connection, friendship, or just a place to socialise, we’d love to welcome you into our community.

👉 Join us on Meetup and be part of something that feels good:
meetup.com/activatemh

Because when we show up for each other, happiness follows. 🧡💚

#itsmorefuntogether by @activatemh

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7 months ago