ELM ST MISSION

We Help People Feel Connected in a Safe Gathering Place

Our mission is to provide a safe and inclusive gathering place to support people with mental health issues and/or who are socially isolated

Welcome To Elm St Mission

HOW WE HELP PEOPLE

Our mission is to provide a safe and inclusive gathering place to support people with mental health issues and/or who are socially isolated.

To help people feel connected, a team of volunteers provides lunch and an open community space where participants can relax, have a cuppa, play games or pool and participate in various activities.

Join an Activity

Our activities promote connection, engagement, friendship, and a community setting.

Become a Volunteer

We need volunteers from the broader community to enable the service to function effectively.

Make a Donation

Donations help purchase Meals, Arts & Craft and Musical Instruments for participants.

Why Come To Elm St Mission?

Below are just some of the reasons to visit us

Elm St Mission is a Safe Gathering Place

Take Time Out For Things You Enjoy

Nurture Relationships and Connect With Others

Get Involved and Join In, As You Wish

We Can Help Build Your Confidence

Be Comfortable in Your Own Skin

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Our Activities

Programs Run During School Terms Only

Arts & Craft

We run activities that allow participants creativity to flourish, whether using pencils, paints, wool or nature based resources.

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Cards & Board Games

Enjoy playing cards or board games? We have a range of fun games to play, including Rummikub, Scrabble, Connect4, Monopoly and more.

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Simple Exercise

Movement is good for the mind and body and even gentle exercise, whether done sitting down or standing up, helps improve balance, muscle strength and soothes the mind.

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Bingo

Bingo is a very popular activity with small prizes to be won and it creates great excitement amongst players.

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You don’t need to be able to sing to share the joy of singing with a group of people. Do you have a favourite song? Our music leader is happy to oblige. If you are more hands-on with music, we also have some ukuleles, cymbals, and maracas.

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Pool

There’s always someone here happy to play pool. Whether you’re competitive or just want to have fun practising your aim, this activity is fun!

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Upcoming Activities

Music & Singing

Feb21

Wed, Feb 21, 202911:00 am

Music & Singing

Jul12

Wed, Jul 12, 202811:00 am

Music & Singing

Dec01

Wed, Dec 01, 202711:00 am

Music & Singing

Apr21

Wed, Apr 21, 202711:00 am

Music & Singing

Sep09

Wed, Sep 09, 202611:00 am

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Upcoming Activities

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Activities

Music & Singing

Date:

21 Feb 2029

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Activities

Music & Singing

Date:

12 Jul 2028

Volunteers Welcome

Elm St Mission relies on volunteers from the broader community to enable the service to function effectively.

We are interested in regular or occasional volunteers in roles such as meal preparation, companionship, sessional teachers (e.g. music, art, exercise) or on the committee.

If this is something that might interest you, please get in touch.

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Get Involved

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RESOURCES

Mental Health, Emergency Relief & Legal Aid

Lifelife

Call 13 11 44

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Beyond Blue

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Black Dog Institute

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If you require assistance with any other topic, please get in touch with us, and we will refer you to the appropriate service.

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What People Say

Participants & Volunteers

Elm St Mission is a place where I can mix with people and feel included, which stops me from feeling lonely. The staff engage with me, and that makes me feel accepted.