The Mental Health Coalition of South AUSTRALIA and Draw your S(Words)
poetry have teamed up for a special event celebrating the value of
creative expression in mental health recovery.On June 26th, the DYS
stage will provide a platform for those with lived experience of
mental health challenges and illness-including families, carers and
support workers-to share original poetry.
Headlining mindshare 2019 is Alison Paradoxx, mental health advocate
and winner of SA’s 2016 Poetry Slam. You can also expect music from
Georgy & Delilah, art on display, hot herbal tea courtesy of the Mad
Tea Collective and free kombucha donated by Mojo Beverages.
This event celebrates the relaunch of the Mental Health Coalition’s
mindshare - a creative project and online community dedicated to:
promoting the creative work of people with lived experience of mental
illness increasing awareness around mental health challenges through
art and storytelling providing a voice for people with lived
experience of mental illness in the public sphere.
Those wanting to participate in the open mic are advised to get in
early and sign up at the door to secure their slot.
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