Join us for Creative + Chatty with powerhouse performance-maker and creative producer Bonnie Curtis. In this relaxed online hangout, Bonnie will share insights from her journey in the arts — from creating bold new works to championing artist wellbeing — and offer practical tips for thriving as a creative. Bring your cuppa, your questions, and an open mind for an inspiring and down-to-earth chat.

Interested in getting help but not sure where to start? Want to improve your health literacy and feel more confident navigating the system?

Artful Access: Your Health, Your Community is a free, peer-led online workshop designed for creatives, gig workers, and community members who want practical, judgment-free support understanding their healthcare options.

🗓 Join us Thursday 25 July for a relaxed, one-hour session where we’ll walk you through after-hours support, how to use telehealth, and where to find inclusive, culturally safe care.

You’ll get:

• A live demo of tools like FindCareFast

• Insights from healthcare experts

• Real stories from creatives who’ve accessed care themselves

• A free downloadable Health Navigation Toolkit

Whether you’ve had trouble finding the right care, or just want to be more prepared, this is a safe and supportive space to ask questions, learn, and feel empowered.

Everyone is welcome. Come as you are.

Discover Mental Health First Aid training for creative industries, offering essential support skills for professionals in art, design, media, and entertainment. Promote well-being, reduce stigma, and empower your team with the tools to manage mental health challenges in a creative work environment.

Join us for a special evening hosted by Hey Mate in partnership with the Museum of Brisbane, where we bring together voices from Queensland’s vibrant music, film, visual, and performing arts communities to explore mental wellbeing in the arts.

This thought-provoking event will feature a 60-minute moderated panel discussion with industry leaders including Sarah Harvey (Director of Engagement at Museum of Brisbane), Sarah Farnsworth (Director of Operations at QMusic), Criena Gehrke (Chief Executive of Queensland Theatre), Bobbi-Lea Dionysius (Producer, Educator, Researcher at Disruptor Studios), and Dan Rennie (NITV). Together, they’ll unpack pressing issues like burnout, financial stress, and the emotional toll of creative work—while also sharing tools for building resilience, both personally and across the sector.

Following the panel, take part in an audience Q&A and connect with peers and panelists over informal networking and light refreshments.

The Hey Mate Project x MusicACT: “Nerves of Steel: Performance Anxiety Unplugged” | A creative wellbeing workshop to help you calm the chaos and crush the stage.

THE CREATIVE SELF: Refining Your Identity, Sustainability & Wellbeing

Join us for an insightful conversation with Kathy Lepan-Walker as we dive into the delicate dance of work-life balance and explore how the sustainability of creative practices shapes and impacts our personal and professional identities.

Join us quarterly for Hey Mate Creative Exchange, a dynamic workshop series designed to inspire and empower our creative industries community! Each session features insightful discussions and presentations from leading professionals who share their expertise on the key issues shaping the creative landscape.

This December, our inaugural presentation will be hosted by Aimee Davies, Founder and Managing Director of Hey Mate, alongside Sophie Carter, a counsellor, coach, and researcher passionate about addressing the unique challenges faced by theatre workers—both on and off the stage. Together, Aimee and Sophie will delve into the pressures of the live performance industry, exploring how to improve support systems and foster greater resilience and coping skills in this demanding field.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within a supportive community.

📩 Register or express your interest by emailing us at hello@heymateproject.org, and we’ll share the details for you to join.

Welcome to the "Creative Workplace Wellbeing Workshop" by The Hey Mate Project! In this immersive and insightful session, we dive deep into the unique wellbeing challenges faced by the dynamic and vibrant creative industries. From Mental Health to Coping Skills, this workshop is crafted to equip participants with valuable knowledge and practical strategies tailored to the creative landscape.