Mind Recovery College - Australia

"Where people with real life experiences share what works"

Established in 2013, The Mind Recovery College® helps participants to build a more positive, connected and purposeful life through short courses designed to build knowledge, skills and awareness. 

The first of its kind in Australia, the Mind Recovery College bridges the gap between mental health services and education, assisting people to develop knowledge and skills to use in their mental health recovery journey.

Participants identify their own learning needs and choose from a suite of courses, which are delivered by facilitators who use their mental health lived experience and recovery to inform their teaching.

Delivered both face-to-face and online, the Mind Recovery College offers structured courses and social recreational activities across a range of areas and interests. Courses vary in length, and are constantly reviewed and adapted to respond to the needs and interests of participants.

Mind Recovery College courses are currently offered in:

• Queensland
• South Australia
• Victoria
• Western Australia.

Who for:

This service is for people who:

• are aged 18 - 65 (some youth courses available)
• are experiencing mental health and wellbeing concerns.

How to access:

The Mind Recovery College is available for existing Mind clients. To find out more, call Mind Connect on 1300 286 463.

Outcome statement:

Mind Recovery College participants are able to learn from facilitators who use their own lived experience of mental health, wellbeing and their personal recovery journey. Courses are designed for participants to learn new skills, knowledge and increase awareness. They also enable participants to connect with others in a safe and supportive environment, and feel empowered.