WA Mental Health Week 2025: Empowering Communities, Thriving Workforces
WA Mental Health Week 2025 takes place from 4–11 October this year, with the theme ‘Empowering Communities, Thriving Workforces’.
At Holyoake, we see how connection, support and understanding can make a real difference in people’s lives. Mental health awareness is a reminder that we all have a role to play in supporting mental health and wellbeing – at home, at work and in our communities.
Empowering Communities, Thriving Workforces
This year’s WA Mental Health Week theme focuses on the concept of power, highlighting three key areas where it can be harnessed:
- The power to take charge of your own mental health journey and recovery.
- The power to support yourself and find purpose through meaningful employment.
- The power to support others within their community to stay mentally healthy.
Empowering Communities
Strong, connected communities play an integral role in fostering good mental health, mental wellness, and overall well-being. When people feel supported and engaged, they are more resilient and better equipped to handle life’s challenges. This is especially true for regional communities, where distance, isolation, and other social determinants can add to the mental health challenges people face.
Thriving Workplaces
Workplaces also have a significant impact on mental health. Creating mentally healthy workplaces means providing meaningful opportunities and building supportive, inclusive environments where staff feel valued, respected and safe to speak up and reach out.
Promoting mental health awareness at work not only supports individuals but also strengthens organisational culture and helps reduce stigma around mental ill health in the workplace.
How You Can Get Involved
There are plenty of ways to participate in WA Mental Health Week 2025 and help raise awareness during this important week:
- At home: check in on a loved one, do something you enjoy, or reach out if you need support.
- At work: host a workplace morning tea, start conversations, or share mental health resources.
- In your community: attend local events, share mental health resources, connect with your neighbours, or promote support services.
- Online: join the conversation on social media using #MHW2025 and share mental health tips with your networks.
Join us at Turn Up In Blue Day 2025
We’ll be at Turn Up In Blue in Northam on 2 October 2025 – a free, interactive community event for all ages, as part of WA Mental Health Week 2025.
Featuring a free barbecue, entertainment, activities, games and stalls from over 25 local service providers, it’s a great chance to connect, learn and enjoy a day out.
Come along and visit the Holyoake stall to meet our team and learn more about our mental health services.
The Details:
What: Turn Up In Blue Day 2025 (TUIB Day)
When: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Thursday 2 October (free BBQ from 11:30 am)
Where: Bernard Park, Minson Ave, Northam
Learn more about Turn Up In Blue Day here: TUIB Day – MHW Event
FAQs About Mental Health Week
Mental Health Awareness Week in Western Australia runs from 4–11 October 2025. It is part of a national and global push to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote positive mental health across all communities. The week includes local events, school programs, workplace activities, and public resources focused on improving mental wellness.
The theme for Mental Health Week 2025 is Empowering Communities, Thriving Workforces. It focuses on the power we all have to support ourselves, to stay connected, and to create positive impact in our families, workplaces, and communities.
Mental health awareness is about helping people understand mental wellness and mental illness, encouraging early support-seeking, and breaking down stigma. It includes learning about mental health challenges, sharing personal stories, and recognising the importance of inclusive, supportive environments.
You can support good mental health through small, everyday actions such as getting enough sleep, staying physically active, maintaining social connections, practising mindfulness, and reaching out for support when needed. For many people, talking with someone they trust, participating in community events, or seeking mental health care can help improve their overall well-being.
Mental health affects how we think, feel, and act. It influences our relationships, our ability to work, and how we handle stress and challenges. Supporting mental health in daily life helps us live with purpose, build strong connections, and contribute to the well-being of our community.
