Friendship Festival a program designed for young people aged 7-12 who are at risk of developing a mental health challenge. The workshop aims to encourage participants to engage in positive relationships and learn the importance of developing healthy friendships, and what a healthy relationship looks like. This program also includes an exciting excursion to Supa Golf and Supa Putt Mini Golf.

Important: Attendees must be a resident of City of Swan to participate.

When

October 2, 2025 – 9:00AM- 4:00PM

October 3, 2025 – 9:00AM- 4:00PM (Excursion to Supa Golf and Supa Putt Mini Golf.)

Where

Ellenbrook District Open Space North

Who

Young people aged 7 to 12 who are at risk of developing a mental health challenge.

Bring

Hat, sun cream, water bottle, enclosed shoes

Refreshments

Lunch and snacks provided

Cost

Free

Please note that this booking is an ‘Expression of Interest’ and not confirmation of attendance.

A member of our team will contact you to complete the HelpingMinds registration and eligibility process. Please add Parent/Guardian details in the CONTACT INFORMATION section and young person’s details in the TICKET – EXPRESSION OF INTEREST section. If booking multiple tickets, please fill in one young person’s details per ticket.

Want to know more or have some questions or having trouble registering?

You can either:

• email [email protected]

• call 9427 7100 and ask for SHP Administration

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School Holiday Program important info

• If your child has not received support from HelpingMinds before (or within the last 6 months) a phone interview will need to take place with the parent/guardian
• A consent form will need to be signed by both parents.
• If children require medication throughout the day, they will be required to self-administer this.
• External support workers are not allowed at the workshop.
• Children require adequate independent coping skills to be able to deal with group situations.
• All our workshops have a maximum capacity to ensure our counsellors can provide adequate professional support for all children attending.
• To give everyone in the community a fair chance, each child can enrol in a maximum of two workshops.
• For youth aged 7 to 12 who are at risk of developing a mental health challenge themselves. HelpingMinds offer support for young people, focusing on managing emotions, building resilience, and addressing concerns like anxious thoughts, emotional regulation, relationship complications, and sadness. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer treatment and management for individuals with diagnosed mental health conditions. ……………………………………………………………………………….

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