Councils support mental health and wellbeing across South Australia
City of Adelaide
Mindshare Visual Art Exhibition | 1-30 October 2026
Explore artwork created by South Australian artists with lived experience of mental health challenges throughout October. Presented with the Mental Health Coalition of South Australia, the exhibition provides opportunities to experience creativity, connect with others and start conversations about mental health and wellbeing.
Find out more at City of Adelaide.
City of Whyalla
Cuppa and Connection for Women | Every Tuesday in October, 11:00am-12:30pm
Enjoy a relaxed opportunity to connect with other women over a cuppa at the library. Bring along a craft project, enjoy a game of cards or simply have a chat, with a free library also available for participants to explore.
Find out more at City of Whyalla.
Mid Murray Council
Coffee and Chat | Every Monday in October, 1:00pm–2:30pm
Take some time to connect with others at this regular community coffee and chat session. The program provides a simple opportunity to meet people, enjoy conversation and build social connections in a welcoming local setting.
Find out more at Mid Murray Council.
District Council of Cleve
Men’s Shed Meeting | Every Tuesday in October, 10:00am
A weekly support group where men can come together and talk openly in a low pressure setting.
Find out more at District Council of Cleve.
City of Tea Tree Gully
Counselling and grief management | Wednesday 14 October 2026, 9:00am-12:00pm
A peer support group where people experiencing personal issues including anxiety and depression can book a time to speak with an experienced counsellor and learn strategies to manage.
Find out more at City of Tea Tree Gully.
Rural City of Murray Bridge
Mental Health and Wellbeing Expo | Friday 16 October 2026, 10:00am-3:00pm
Connect with local services, learn more about mental health and discover information and support at the 18th Mental Health and Wellbeing Expo. The event provides an opportunity to meet organisations and find resources that can support wellbeing in the community.
Find out more at Rural City of Murray Bridge.
Adelaide Hills Council
Painting a Mandala for a Gratitude Journal | Monday 26 October 2026, 10:00am-11:30am
Take a gentle approach to wellbeing through art, meditation and gratitude in this adult session with Sarah from Kintsugi Art Therapy. Participants will paint a journal cover to take home and continue their own wellbeing practice beyond the session.
Find out more at Adelaide Hills Council.
City of Onkaparinga
Men's Kitchen | Monday 26 October 2026, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Join Chef Terry to prepare a meal, learn simple cooking skills and build confidence in the kitchen while connecting with other men. The supportive monthly program welcomes everyone, whether they are experienced cooks or have never picked up a kitchen utensil before.
Find out more at City of Onkaparinga.
City of Campbelltown
Creative Grief Therapy | Wednesday 28 October 2026, 1:00pm-2:30pm
Join a small group that uses simple creative activities to explore and process grief in a supportive setting. Facilitated by Therese, who has more than 20 years of experience in loss and grief, each monthly session explores a different activity and theme.
Find out more at City of Campbelltown.
City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters
The Quiet Chapter | Wednesday 28 October 2026, 1:30pm-3:30pm
Enjoy the wellbeing benefits of reading in a relaxed shared space, as a low-pressure way to connect with others. Bring your own book and read alongside others without formal discussion, with an opportunity to chat and share recommendations before or after the reading session.
Find out more atCity of Norwood Payneham & St Peters.
City of Port Adelaide Enfield
Move, Breathe, Relax and Connect | Wednesday 28 October, 4, 11 and 18 November 2026, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Take part in four weeks of gentle activities designed to help you pause, reconnect and support your wellbeing. Sessions explore movement, breathing, relaxation, mindfulness and practical techniques for managing everyday stress, with no fitness level or previous experience required.
Find out more at City of Port Adelaide Enfield.
City of Prospect
Let's Get Mindful | Thursday 29 October 2026, 2:00pm-3:00pm
Learn simple mindfulness, breathing and relaxation techniques in this relaxed workshop with social worker and mental health counsellor Catherine McAllister. No previous experience is needed, with the session designed to help participants manage everyday stress and feel more present.
Find out more at City of Prospect.
Town of Gawler
Tough Guy Book Club | Wednesday 4 November 2026, 7:00pm
Join the Gawler chapter of the Tough Guy Book Club for an evening of books, conversation and lively discussion in the pub. You can read the book beforehand or simply turn up and join the conversation, with the club welcoming readers of all levels.
Find out more at Town of Gawler.
City of Onkaparinga
MENtality | Friday 6 November 2026, 4:00pm-6:00pm
Held on the first Friday of each month, the program gives young men aged 12 to 17 a chance to spend time with friends, try new activities and build connections in a relaxed environment. The program aims to support young men’s mental health and wellbeing through mentoring and connection.
Find out more at City of Onkaparinga.
City of Mitcham
Compassionate Café | Wednesday 11 November 2026, 10:00am
Enjoy a cuppa and a safe, welcoming conversation about death and dying at this community café. Facilitated by Cherie Harbridge-Marks from Compassionate Communities Mitcham, the free sessions provide a supportive space for people to talk, listen and connect with others.
Find out more at City of Mitcham.
Councils provide many different pathways that can support mental wellbeing, but they are not crisis services. If you or someone you know needs immediate help, support is available 24 hours a day.
In an emergency, call 000.
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
SA Mental Health Triage: 13 14 65
