Mallee Community Wellbeing Week 2026

Dates: 17 – 22 May 2026

Location: Multiple venues

This multi-day event across Mildura, Ouyen and Murrayville aims to enhance community resilience and wellbeing by bringing individuals, organisations, and leaders together through shared learning, collaboration, and connection to build a more inclusive and thriving Mallee.

A collaboration between Mildura Rural City Council, Northern Mallee Leaders, Loddon Mallee Public Health Unit, Mental Health & Wellbeing Local, Mallee Track Health and Community Service and Anglicare Victoria.

If you have any access, inclusion or support requirements to attend sessions, please contact Council or email SIAG@Mildura.vic.gov.au to discuss.

List of sessions and registration details:

Sunday 17 May

Good Vibes Social Club

Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm

Location: Jessica Rabbit Cafe (Rio Vista Park opposite Lock 11), Mildura

Host: Mental Health Mallee & friends

Free event, all welcome

To register and for more information, go to:

https://events.humanitix.com/good-vibes-social-club-may-2026

Or email: hello@goodvibessocialclub.com

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Monday 18 May

Gambling Harm Prevention

Time: 11am – 12 noon

Location: Ouyen Neighbourhood House, 44 Oke Street, Ouyen

Host: Anglicare Victoria

Free event, all welcome

No registration required

For more information, go to: www.anglicarevic.org.au

Or contact Anglicare Victoria, Mildura on 5022 9300

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Monday 18 May

Introduction to Mental Health First Aid

Mallee Track Health and Community Service

Time: 5pm – 6pm

Location: Ouyen Neighbourhood House, 44 Oke Street, Ouyen

Host: Mallee Track Health and Community Service

Free event, all welcome

To register and for more information, go to:

https://events.humanitix.com/introduction-to-mental-health-first-aid

Or contact Mallee Track Health & Community Service on 5092 1111

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Tuesday 19 May

Come & Try Tai Chi

Time: 9.30am – 10.30am

Location: Murrayville Neighbourhood House, 28/32 Gray St, Murrayville

Host: Mallee Track Health and Community Service

Free event, all welcome

To register and for more information, go to: https://events.humanitix.com/come-and-try-tai-chi-murrayville?hxchl=hex-qrc&hxref=evt

Or contact Mallee Track Health & Community Service on 5092 1111

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Tuesday 19 May

Taking Back Our Pride - Daniel Witthaus

Time: 10am – 2pm

Location: Powerhouse Place, 122 Hugh King Dr, Mildura

Facilitated by: Rural Pride Australia

Host: Mildura Rural City Council

Free event, lunch provided

All welcome

Registration essential for catering purposes – to register and for more information, go to: https://events.humanitix.com/taking-back-our-pride 

Or contact Mildura Rural City Council on 5018 8100

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Wednesday 20 May

Gambling Harm Prevention

Time: 11.30am – 12.30pm or 5.30pm – 6.30pm

Location: Powerhouse Place, 122 Hugh King Dr, Mildura

Host: Anglicare Victoria

Free event, all welcome

No registration required

For more information, go to: www.anglicarevic.org.au

Or contact Anglicare Victoria, Mildura on 5025 9300 

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Wednesday 20 May

Legless & Blind, Breakfast Session

Time: 7am – 8.30am

Location: Mildura Grand Hotel, Seventh Street, Mildura

Facilitated by: Ben Pettingill & Mike Rolls – known as ‘Legless & Blind’

Host: Northern Mallee Leaders Inc.

Free event - designed for business owners and leaders; managers and team leaders; and organisations committed to better workplace culture

To register and for more information, go to:

https://events.humanitix.com/inclusive-workplaces-breakfast-talkin-tough-legless-and-blind

Or contact Northern Mallee Leaders - Kelly Wandell on 0447 366 898 or kelly@nml.org.au  

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Wednesday 20 May

Legless & Blind, Schools Session

Time: 10am – 11.30am

Location: Mildura Sporting Precinct, 684 Deakin Ave, Mildura

Host: Northern Mallee Leaders Inc.

Facilitated by: Ben Pettingill & Mike Rolls – known as ‘Legless & Blind’

Host: Northern Mallee Leaders Inc.

Free event, designed specifically for young people and schools

To register and for more information, go to:

https://events.humanitix.com/youth-resilience-session-talkin-tough-teen-session

Or contact Northern Mallee Leaders - Kelly Wandell on 0447 366 898 or kelly@nml.org.au  

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Wednesday 20 May

Legless & Blind, Community Resilience Session

Time: 1pm – 3pm

Location: Mildura Sporting Precinct, 684 Deakin Ave, Mildura

Host: Northern Mallee Leaders Inc.

Facilitated by: Ben Pettingill & Mike Rolls – known as ‘Legless & Blind’

Host: Northern Mallee Leaders Inc.

Free event, all welcome

To register and for more information, go to:

https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-inclusive-workplaces-breakfast-talkin-tough-legless-and-blind

Or contact Northern Mallee Leaders - Kelly Wandell on 0447 366 898 or kelly@nml.org.au  

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Thursday 21 May

The Art of Connection 

Time: 1.30pm - 4.30pm

Location: Ouyen Neighbourhood House, 44 Oke Street, Ouyen

Host: Mildura Rural City Council & Mallee Track Health and Community Service

Facilitated by: Friends for Good & Mallee Arts coLab

Host: Mildura Rural City Council & Mallee Track Health and Community Service

Free event, all welcome

Light refreshments provided

Register for catering or simply walk in - go to:

https://events.humanitix.com/community-connections-art-workshop

Or contact Mildura Rural City Council - Melissa Kennelly on 0409 199 568 or email SIAG@Mildura.vic.gov.au

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Thursday 21 May

Your Wellbeing Matters: Understanding  and Embracing (Peri)Menopause

Time: 12 noon – 1.30pm or 4.30pm – 6pm

Location: Powerhouse Place, 122 Hugh King Dr, Mildura

Facilitated by: Nicole Strom, Loddon Mallee Public Health Unit

Host: Loddon Mallee Public Health Unit

Free event, all welcome

Light refreshments provided

Register for catering or simply walk in - go to:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/your-wellbeing-matters-understanding-and-embracing-perimenopause-tickets-1987876783973?keep_tld=true

Or contact Loddon Mallee Public Health Unit - Fleur Manno on 0428 788 306  

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Friday 22 May

Your Wellbeing Matters: Understanding and Embracing (Peri)Menopause -

One to One consultations

Time: 8.30am – 3.30pm

Location: Education Centre, Mildura Eco Village, 15 Scherger Drive, Mildura

Facilitated by: Nicole Strom, Loddon Mallee Public Health Unit

Host: Loddon Mallee Public Health Unit

Visit nPower.Health to book an appointment.

* Medicare card required

For more information, go to:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/your-wellbeing-matters-understanding-and-embracing-perimenopause-tickets-1987876783973?keep_tld=true

Or contact Loddon Mallee Public Health Unit - Fleur Manno on 0428 788 306  

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Friday 22 May

The Art of Connection 

Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm

Location: Mallee Arts coLab, 106-108 Pine Avenue, Mildura

Facilitated by: Friends for Good & Mallee Arts coLab

Host: Mildura Rural City Council

Free event, all welcome

Light refreshments provided

Register for catering or simply walk in - go to:

https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-community-connections-art-workshop?hxchl=hex-qrc&hxref=evt

Or contact Mildura Rural City Council - Melissa Kennelly on 0409 199 568 or email SIAG@Mildura.vic.gov.au

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Friday 22 May

Adult ADHD: Life Beyond the Diagnosis

Time: 12.30pm – 2.45pm

Location: Mildura Rowing Club, 143 Hugh King Dr, Mildura

Facilitated by: Dr Emilie, May Health

Host: Mildura Rural City Council

Free event, all welcome. Refreshments provided

To register and for more information, go to:

https://events.humanitix.com/adhd-beyond-the-diagnosis

Or contact Mildura Rural City Council on 5018 8100

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Friday 22 May

Introduction to Mental Health First Aid 

Time: 2pm – 3pm

Location: Alfred Deakin Centre, Benetook Room, 190 Deakin Avenue, Mildura

Host: Mental Health and Wellbeing Local

Free event, all welcome

Register or simply walk in - go to:

https://events.humanitix.com/mental-health-first-aid-information-session

Or contact Mental Health and Wellbeing Local, Mildura – David Hall on 1300 000 667

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