LikeMind Orange

08/10/2026

This Mental Health Month, LikeMind Orange encourages you to try the General Connection Calendar—a month of simple activities to help you connect with yourself, others, your community and the world around you.

📞 Phone a friend
🌿 Spend a moment connecting with nature
💬 Check in with someone and really listen
🎵 Share a favourite song
🤝 Brighten someone’s day with a small act of kindness

You can start any day! Save the calendar below, choose an activity that feels right for you and take a little time for connection this October.

Small moments can make a meaningful difference. 💚

08/10/2026

🌟 Life Skills Course 🌟

Looking to build confidence, independence and practical everyday skills?

Join our FREE 6-week Life Skills Course and learn valuable skills to help you manage everyday life with confidence and independence.

Topics include:
✅ Budgeting and money management
✅ Maintaining a healthy home
✅ Personal wellbeing
✅ Time management
✅ Tenancy responsibilities
✅ Accessing community supports

Commencing Tuesday 27 October 2026
Runs weekly for 6 weeks
10:00am – 12:00pm
120 Byng Street, Orange NSW

Contact our office on 02 6361 4742 to find out more.

Learn • Grow • Connect • Thrive

04/10/2026

17/09/2026

🏍️ Ride Blue Mental Health Awareness Ride 2026 💙

Riders will depart from Orange, Mudgee, Bathurst, Cowra, Dubbo and Parkes before coming together in Cumnock—all united by one important message:

Ride to raise awareness. Ride for each other.

For event updates, meeting locations, departure times and further information, please visit the Blue Moto page.

🏍️ ONLY FOUR WEEKS UNTIL RIDE BLUE 2026! 💙

The countdown is officially on for the Ride Blue Mental Health Awareness Ride, taking place on Sunday, 18 October 2026.

Riders and community members from Orange, Mudgee, Bathurst, Cowra, Dubbo and Parkes will come together, with everyone heading to Cumnock, to raise awareness and show their support for better mental health and wellbeing across our regional communities.

Ride Blue is more than a motorcycle ride—it is an opportunity to start important conversations, reduce stigma and remind people that they do not have to face mental health challenges alone.

Ride to raise awareness.
Ride for each other.
Ride together for better mental health.

Save the date, invite your friends and help us spread the word. Whether you are riding, supporting someone taking part or joining us in Cumnock, we would love to see you there.

📅 Sunday, 18 October 2026
📍 All roads lead to Cumnock

Please share this post and help us make Ride Blue 2026 a powerful show of community support.

11/09/2026

Come down to Bunnings today and meet the amazing team from the Orange Regional Su***de Prevention Network as we come together to raise awareness, start important conversations and help change the narrative around su***de and su***de prevention.

While you’re here, grab a sausage sandwich, say hello to the team and support a cause that can make a real difference in our community. 🌭

Su***de prevention is everyone’s business. By talking openly, listening without judgement and creating safe spaces for people to reach out, we can help break down stigma and remind people that they are not alone, help is available, and every conversation matters.

Today is about more than a sausage sizzle — it’s about connection, compassion, community and hope.

Come along, support the team and help change the conversation from silence and stigma to understanding, support and prevention.

📍 Bunnings Orange
📅 Today
🌭 Sausage sandwiches • 💙 Community connection • 🗣️ Conversations that matter

Together, we can change the narrative around su***de and su***de prevention — one conversation at a time.

11/09/2026

ORSPN will be sizzling the sausages at Orange Bunnings BBQ tomorrow Saturday 12th September.
Come say hello and support the efforts of the network to raise awareness about su***de, address stigma, and try reduce the impact of su***de on our local communities.

10/09/2026

💛 Changing the Narrative – Starting the Conversation 💛

Today, LikeMind Orange was proud to join local services at Orange City Centre to recognise World Su***de Prevention Day and R U OK?Day.

This year’s theme, “Changing the Narrative on Su***de,” reminds us that open, compassionate conversations can challenge stigma, encourage help-seeking and create hope. Asking “Are you OK?” and genuinely listening can make a meaningful difference.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the LikeMind Orange stall, spoke with our team and collected information, resources and wellbeing tools. We were grateful to stand alongside other local organisations committed to su***de prevention and supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our community.

You do not need to be an expert to reach out. Start a conversation, listen without judgement and encourage connection with appropriate support. A conversation could change a life.

If you or someone you know needs support:

☎️ Lifeline – 13 11 14
☎️ Su***de Call Back Service – 1300 659 467
☎️ NSW Mental Health Line – 1800 011 511
🚨 In an emergency or immediate danger, call 000.

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09/09/2026

This morning, our community came together at sunrise for the Out of the Shadows Walk, hosted by Lifeline Central West.

Beginning at the Blue Tree on Woodward Street, we walked out of the darkness and into the light—in remembrance of those we have lost to su***de and in support of everyone whose life has been impacted.

It was a meaningful morning of reflection, connection, compassion and hope. Thank you to Lifeline Central West, and to everyone who walked alongside us and helped remind our community that no one has to face their darkest moments alone.

Every step carried a message: you are seen, you are valued, and support is available. 💙

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