What's On?

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Below is a list of activities and events currently being delivered or supported by the Grit and Resilience Program and how to get involved. 

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Grit and Resilience Festival - Friday, October 10 2025

 The Grit and Resilience Festival, is about fostering connection and building a strong, supportive community. We believe in coming together to uplift each other through life's challenges and celebrations.

The event brings together local mental health service providers, and activity groups together how showcase how they support connection and Inclusion within our community.

The afternoon of festivities aims to;

Foster Togetherness:

  • Engage in a variety of activities designed to bring people closer; such as Music, Community Drumming, food, games and entertainment.
  • Connect with fellow community members who share the same values; the festival style set-up encourages connection and conversations.

Entertainment:

  • Enjoy live music performances, guaranteed to boost your spirits.
  • Kids activities include a bubble station, plus many interactive activities hosted by individual service and groups stands

Giant Games and Fun:

  • Get ready for friendly competition and laughter with giant games.
  • Food and drink stalls will ensure you stay energised throughout the day.

4. Inclusivity Matters:

  • We embrace diversity and extend a warm welcome to all residents and visitors.
  • The festival caters to families and individuals of all ages and interests.

 

Listen to the special Grit and Resilience Festival celebrating headspace Day 2024, This Is Wangaratta podcast below for more info on this great community event!

 

No Lights No Lycra- Fridays at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre from 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Dance in the dark judgment free to shake away the blues and lose yourself in the music. Find out more now

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 Past events and activities

July 2023- June 2024

Grit and Resilience Festival celebrates headspace Day 2024- Thursday, October 10 2024

The Grit and Resilience Festival celebrating headspace day 2024, was about fostering connection and building a strong, supportive community. We believe in coming together to uplift each other through life's challenges and celebrations.

The event brought together local mental health service providers, and activity groups together how showcase how they support connection and Inclusion within our community.

Listen to the special Grit and Resilience Festival celebrating headspace Day, This Is Wangaratta podcast below for more info on this great community event!

 

 

Old School Night Out - May to October 2024

Building on the success of a 2023 pilot event in Wangaratta, the Grit and Resilience Program launched the "Old School Night Out" rural tour in 2024. This series of events brought live music and a nostalgic, community-centred atmosphere to four rural townships around Wangaratta. Hosted from May through October, the events were intended to foster social inclusion, bring people together across generations, and strengthen connections within Wangaratta’s outlying communities.

Feedback from attendees highlighted their enjoyment of the lively music, family-friendly atmosphere, and the opportunity to interact with friends, family, and neighbours in a relaxed setting. Notably, the events attracted a wide age range, often with four generations of a family attending together.

 

 

No Lights No Lycra Wangaratta - July - September 2024! 

Starting July 12 2024, dance in the dark judgment free to shake away the blues and lose yourself in the music. Find out more now

This program is now an on-going program at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre!

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Pride Fair Day- Friday, February 9, 2024

The 2024 attracted nearly 1000 attendees and we were very proud to be part of this inclusive and positive community event organised by LINE Wangaratta. 

 

Project 365 - U Can Cry! The Ripple Effect - November 25, 2023

The Grit and Resilience Program generously supported Project 365 in hosting a highly successful event that saw a remarkable turnout of over 1700 community members. The primary objective of this event was to actively promote and enhance positive mental health within our community.

 

Grit and Resilience Festival - October 10, 2023

The Grit and Resilience Program, along with CAVVACCA, Mental Health and Wellbeing Local, The Rural City of WangarattaOpen Door Community HouseLINE Wangaratta & Mind Australia, held a very successful Grit and Resilience Festival in King George Gardens on World Mental Health Day! 

�� Tuesday, 10 October 2023

⏰ Time: 4 pm – 6.30 pm
�� Location: King George Gardens, Wangaratta

The Grit and Resilience Festival is all about fostering connection and building a strong, supportive community. We believe in coming together to uplift each other through life's challenges and celebrations.

 

RU OK? Day- 14 September 2023

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An Old School night out- Saturday, August 12

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VACCA Ovens Murray NAIDOC 2023- Wangaratta Gathering- Sunday, July 9

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