Get involved this Mental Health Month

Mental Health Month is held every October in New South Wales and is a time for individuals, communities, and organisations to come together to promote mental health and wellbeing. Led by Wayahead – Mental Health Association NSW, the campaign encourages open conversations about mental health, raises awareness, and provides opportunities for people to learn, connect, and support one another. Each year features a dedicated theme to guide activities, events, and discussions across the state, helping to highlight the importance of mental health in everyday life.

Mental Health Month

Mental Health Month 2025

banner for mobile

2026 Mental Health Month Theme

A Little Connection Goes a Long Way

This year’s Mental Health Month theme, A Little Connection Goes a Long Way, highlights how everyday moments of connection can support mental wellbeing. Connection can take many forms and can be done in ways that feel safe and comfortable for each person. It might be an interaction with the world – like waving hello to a neighbour, talking to the cashier or a support service, spending time with loved ones, playing with a pet, or volunteering in the community. It might also look like moments of self-connection, such as spending some time alone to reflect, engaging in a hobby you enjoy, or doing something that helps you feel grounded. Whether it’s connecting with others or reconnecting with yourself – small, simple acts can make a big difference to our mental health.

Grants

Grants

Small Grants are offered every year to support MHM events during October.

Grant nominations for 2026 are currently open.

Awards

Awards

The Mental Health Matters Award nominations are open to the public, inviting everyone to put forward an individual, group, organisation or initiative that deserves the recognition

Award nominations for 2026 are currently open.

Resources

Mental Health Matters Awards Event

The Mental Health Matters Awards is an annual event that honours individuals and organisations making a significant impact in the field of mental health.

Tickets are currently on sale

Named Award Sponsor- $5000

Resources

Each year we design a range of Mental Health Month (MHM) resources featuring the theme to help you promote positive mental health messages and maybe even host a MHM activity or event.

2025 Resources are available for download

Myth busting!

Mental Health Month Newsletter

Want to stay in the loop with application deadlines and resource visuals? Subscribe to our Mental Health Month Newsletter — just scroll to the bottom of the page and sign up!

Wayahead’s Mental Health Month Ambassadors

Coming Soon

View our 2025 Mental Health Matters Awards recap

Our Resources

Our Resources

2023 Awards Event

Awards Event

Event Starter Kit

Event Starter Kit

Add event to calendar

Add event to calendar

MHM At Work

MHM Toolkit

Newsletter logo

Newsletter

Sign up for the Mental Health Month newsletter

Stay up to date with all things Mental Health Month – including updates on the small grants program, events, new resources, and campaign news.