Activate Mental Health

• This event at Portside Osbourne Park costs $24, otherwise as described on the Climbing Gyms website (~$30); details and links below
• Mary will be taking a hiatus while she looks after our newborn

Looking for a fun, challenging way to get active? Join us for bouldering, indoor rock climbing without ropes or harnesses. You’ll climb walls up to 5 meters high, getting a full-body workout while solving each route.

Mary and I host this regular climbing session, and it’s open to all skill levels. I’m intermediate, and Mary is beginner to intermediate. Our drop-in drop-out group are all building strength and technique, so don’t worry if you're just starting out, we all start somewhere.

No experience needed! First-timers will receive a safety walkthrough, an online waiver (can be completed at home), and support from us to get started.

Questions? Message me if you’d like me to meet you at the entrance, or ask the staff for our location. We usually post which wall we’re starting on.

=== Details ===

• Price: ~$24-$30, varies by location
Chalk; included, or available for use from Doyle/Mary
Free Entry; We get a couple free entries each month at Portside, just ask if they’re still available

• What to Bring: Flexible clothing, thin socks
Water Station; available near the entrance
Showers; facilities located near toilets

• Parking: Free; limited onsite parking, lots of parking along the main road.

• Accessibility: Able bodied*

• Difficulty: Moderate impact, high risk

• Waivers:
Portside Boulders; https://www.portsideboulders.com.au/first-visit
Adrenaline Vault; https://climber.hellocapitan.com/AdrenalineVault/documents/fill/list/kiosk/
Boulder Hub; https://theboulderhub.com.au/your-visit/first-time-bouldering/
Rockface; https://www.rockface.com.au/register/
Urban Jungle; https://www.urbanjungleirc.com/firsttime

This event has been organised by Activate Mental Health. More about us:

=== Our Aspiration ===

Improving mental well-being through fun and human connection.

=== Our Mission ===

Peer-led fun activities to overcome social isolation.

=== Our values ===

Connection – A sense of belonging.
Fun – Boosting happiness levels.
Inclusion – feeling personally valued.

=== Member code of conduct ===

If you choose to attend our events, you agree to abide by our code of conduct, which can be accessed here:
https://www.activatemh.com.au/code-of-coduct

=== Connect with us ===

We’d love to hear from you
www.activatemh.com.au
www.facebook.com/activatemh
instagram.com/activatemh
hello@activatemh.com.au

=== Event disclaimer ===

While we tend to identify as peers with a lived experience of mental health issues and also love promoting the values of acceptance, community and fun for mental health, we are not a complete substitute for professionals in helping you with the mental health issues you face. Please be mindful that the service we offer is complementary to other treatments you may be undertaking in your recovery journey.

If you are in need of immediate health services please visit this link here: https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/getting-help/helplines

=== About the event host ===

My name is Doyle, please insert quartet

=== Thank you to our supporters ===

Activate Mental Health would like to thank our major sponsor, Consumers of Mental Health WA, for supporting our group.
Consumers of Mental Health WA (CoMHWA) is the peak body for individuals with a lived/living experience of mental health challenges in Western Australia. They work together to amplify the voices of people with lived experience to deliver positive change in the community.
AMH would also like to thank Blooming Minds, ABS Institute of Management and Au Skills as other supporters of our group.
You can find our more about our sponsors and supporters here:
https://www.activatemh.com.au/support-us

=== Support us ===

Volunteer for us:
https://www.activatemh.com.au/volunteer

Give us some feedback:
https://www.activatemh.com.au/contact

We’re absolutely thrilled to invite you to a series of events that we are hosting with the aim of sparking engaging and meaningful conversations.

You don’t need any prior experience with TED or TEDx events to join us. In fact, we encourage you to bring along your friends, neighbors, and even those interesting strangers you met at the coffee shop last week!

This is more than just an event, it’s an opportunity to learn, grow, and meet like-minded individuals. We’re especially excited to welcome new faces and hear fresh perspectives.

The theme for November 2025 is YOUR TIME

Please note, we have limited spots available, with only 25 RSVPs for each meetup. We’re grateful to the Victoria Park Community Centre for providing us with a space where ideas can flourish.

We’ll kick things off just after 2 pm and wrap up by 4 pm. But don’t rush off! The last half-hour is set aside for some casual networking and chit-chat. From our past events, we’ve found that this is the time when some of the best conversations happen!

This event is brought to you by Activate Mental Health, a community that believes in the power of conversation and belonging.

We can’t wait to see you there!