Community Program Overview
Our programs are designed to be adapted to suit unique community needs.
Many communities face challenges in understanding how to address mental health concerns, where to seek support, or how to take proactive steps. Compounding this issue, most mental health initiatives prioritise crisis response. Mind Blank, however, adopts a different approach by focusing on prevention and early intervention to support community wellbeing.
Mind Blank is unique in its approach, utilising a blend of theatre and facilitated discussion to break down barriers. Our programs are accredited by Suicide Prevention Australia and Quality Innovation Performance.
Community participants learn the foundations of mental health literacy, including:
- How to identify behaviours indicating a mental health concern
- How to support self and others
- How to access information and resources
Our methodology
We understand every community is unique. Successful mental health programs require good planning, clear communication and teamwork.
Our Program Manager meets with a representative from your organisation, such as the Director of Wellbeing or other community member, to determine your specific needs.
Based on that conversation, we prepare scripts, train the actors and deliver the performance. Each performance aims to be bespoke, using storytelling and entertainment in a trauma-informed way to listen and engage with unique backgrounds.
I was impressed with the Mind Blank team. They created a bespoke performance, with gaps for language interpretation, sensitivity to volume and time for reflection and questions.
Flavia Young, Community Engagement Manager, Woodville Alliance
What you can expect from us
- Understand your community objectives
- Strong communication
- High-quality experience for participants
- Evidence of knowledge attainment by participants
Delivery options and session types
Mind Blank combines theatre and facilitated discussions to support communities in navigating difficult conversations about mental health. Our team fosters a safe and inclusive environment, encouraging participants to share their lived experiences and empowering them to take proactive steps.
We provide flexible delivery options and work closely with communities to customise each session, ensuring it aligns with the unique needs and context of our audience.
Interactive theatre performance
60-minute session, maximum 200 participants per session
Available topics:
- Respectful relationships
- Anxiety and depression
- Managing major life transitions
What the day looks like:
- An introduction
- Setting the scene
- Debrief and discussion
- Self care and resource explanation
Structured workshops
Weekly 60-minute sessions held over 2 – 3 months, maximum 30 participants per session
Available topics:
- Negative self-talk
- Handling stress
- Dealing with emotions
- Self-care strategies and accessing resources
What the day looks like:
- An introduction
- Setting the scene
- Debrief and discussion
- Self care and resource explanation
Intensive structured workshops (rural areas only)
2-3 day-long sessions, maximum 30 participants per session
At Mind Blank, we believe mental health education is most effective when rooted in the wisdom and culture of the communities we serve.
For over eight years, we’ve partnered with rural and remote communities across Australia to co-design impactful workshop programs.
Our approach emphasises teamwork, clear communication, and proactive planning.
We understand mental health is connected to cultural identity and community, and we’re committed to preserving and celebrating this within the schools in which we work.
Honouring the values, traditions, and lived experiences of our community partners is central to everything we do.
What we need from you
For each of our community programs, we kindly ask that you provide:
- An appropriate venue
- 2-3 microphones (for groups over 80)
- Distribution and collection of surveys (pre and post-program)
Session takeaways
Each of our community programs provides participants with:
- Crisis cards
- Resource packs
- A self-care checklist
Testimonials
