Hope Springs
For the past 21 years, hope springs has been offering people living with mental illness and social isolation, a place to belong.
Participants find acceptance, support, and social activities to help them enjoy meaningful lives.
The programs offered at hope springs include Art Therapy, Music Therapy, a Women’s Program, a ‘Hang Out’ Program, a Gardening Group, Springboard Group Outings and a Carer’s Group. We also offer online programs in mindfulness and artistic expression.
All programs are based at the Cross Generation Uniting Church in Heidelberg Heights and run with the help of a dedicated group of volunteers.
Please contact us if you are interested in a program or in becoming a volunteer.
hope springs Coordinator: Jon Rumble – Ph: 9459 8859 Email: rumble.jon@gmail.com
Womens’ Program Coordinator: Indu Padmakumar Email: women.hopesprings@banyuleuc.org.au
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hope springs Programs
Open Canvas Art Group
Mondays 10.30am – 12noon
Our art group is a place where people of all artistic abilities are welcome to express themselves freely through their artwork. Artistic expression is good for the spirit!
All art materials are supplied.
Monday Arvo Music & Hang Out Group
Mondays 1.30pm – 3pm
Anyone who is interested in music is invited to join us for sing-alongs, quizzes and just to hang out with friends.
All instruments are supplied.
‘What Women Want’ – Women’s Group
Wednesdays 10.30am – 12 noon
Our Women’s Group caters for women experiencing mental illness and social isolation.
We tell stories, do activities together and provide support, as part of enjoying the companionship of like-minded people in a non-judgemental environment.
Wednesday Arvo Hang Out Group
Wednesdays 1.30 – 3pm
Our Hang Out Program offers a relaxed and unstructured environment where people can engage in a variety of activities – such as playing pool, listening to music, browsing the internet, drinking coffee, doing puzzles or just sitting around having a chat. On the first Wednesday of the month at 2pm, we offer an informal worship service for those who are interested – ‘Worship on Wednesday’.
All are welcome.
Community Garden Group
2nd & 4th Thursday of the month 10am – 12 noon
Our Gardening Group meets together to grow indigenous bush tucker plants in our community garden.
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No gardening experience is necessary – just enthusiasm!
hope springs Carers’ Support Group
2nd Thursday of the month at 7.30pm
The Carers’ Support Group aims to offer support, information and friendship for those who have a loved one living with mental illness.
This is a small supportive and caring group with a wealth of experience they are happy to share.
Zoom Mindfulness, Relaxation & Art Group
Fridays 11am – 12 noon
Finish your week with some friendly chat, a guided relaxation session and/or some art work.
Contact Jon for the Zoom link at rumble.jon@gmail.com
Zoom Music & Chat Group
Fridays 2pm – 3pm
We share song requests, occasional quizzes and friendly discussions. All are welcome!
Contact Jon for the Zoom link at rumble.jon@gmail.com
The Springboard
Monthly on Fridays at either 10.30am or 7pm
A hope springs Activity & Support Program. We alternate between outings and in-house activities.
