We Offer Free Online And In-Person Courses for adult Tasmanians
We have a range of options available for you to participate in a course or workshop with us. Our programs are offered in person in major cities and regional areas within Tasmania. If you can’t get to one of those or if it suits you better, you can join an online course.
Information about our different course types and a calendar of available courses is provided below. You can also learn more about specific courses and locations in the What’s New section of the website.
You can select your chosen course in the Application Form or opt to go on our waitlist if there isn’t anything nearby just yet. Check back regularly for new course offerings.
Are you a GP or health provider? You can request our Info Pack here
| Courses Available | Date | Location | Time | Places Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodges Ferry 4 Week Mind Your Self Course | 05-Feb-26 | Dodges Ferry | 9:30am to 10:30am | Limited Places |
| Online 8 Week MBSR Course | 11-Feb-26 | Online | 6:30pm to 8.30pm | Yes |
| Launceston 8 Week MBCT Course | 12-Feb-26 | Launceston | 12pm to 2.30pm | Yes |
| Ouse 4 Week Mind Your Self Course | 04-Mar-26 | Ouse | 10:30am to 12pm | Yes |
| Wait list for the next in-person course | ||||
| Wait list for the next online course |
MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) – Over the 8 week course, participants attend weekly 2-2.5hr classes to develop skills to respond skilfully to stress in whichever form it appears for you – anxiety, rumination, habits you want to change, pain etc. Through daily at-home practices with our App and workbook people practice ways to reduce stress reactions and improve wellbeing. Research shows that this course can be beneficial for those experiencing stress, anxiety, chronic pain or depression.
MBCT (Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy) – Is similar to MBSR but with a more targeted focus on depression, and prevention of further episodes. Participants will practice mindfulness as a way of recognizing habits of thought, body, emotion and action, and of responding in new ways. Research shows that in many cases this course has the same efficacy as taking anti-depressant medications and enables us to engage in our lives to the fullest extent.
Mind Your Self is a short course (4 weeks) providing information, education and skills practice to build foundations for living mindfully, with less emotional reactivity. 1 hour per week, for 4 weeks. Mind Your Self is offered statewide, and delivered online as well as in-person. Find out more
Why do a Mindfulness Course?
Learn Skills to Reduce Stress, Anxiety and Depression & Increase Wellbeing
Our Mindfulness Programs are aimed at reducing stress, anxiety and depression and increasing the wellbeing of all adult Tasmanians. Participants report feeling less reactive, calmer and with a greater understanding of themselves and how to respond to life’s challenges. In the 2.5 hr sessions each week for 8 weeks, or over a 3-4 day workshop, participants practice self-regulation (settling) and insight (awareness) skills through mindfulness, experiential activities and discussions. Between sessions participants are supported to practice and implement these skills daily, with a free workbook we provide, and our Mindful Wellbeing App
Programs are run at least once or twice per year in our cities and larger regional areas, and we do visit rural and remote areas as well, but less often. Courses are either face to face, or online (linking in from your own home or office using a computer, tablet or phone to connect with the teacher in a “live online” format). The teachers provide guided practices and exercises and there are opportunities to discuss and ask questions.
Our programs are free and supported by Primary Health Tasmania under the Australian Government’s Primary Health Networks Program, however eligibility requirements apply. They are designed for adult Tasmanians experiencing or at risk of mild to moderate stress, anxiety or depression. If more serious issues are being experienced such as traumatic responses, suicidality or psychosis, significant substance use, if people are in the middle of a life crisis or aren’t able to be in a group environment, then we suggest talking to your GP about one to one support or therapy until you’re ready to join a program with us.
Interested in Professional Development?
Short courses or programs for your organisation. Now available online or in-person.
If no places are available in the course near you, you can still apply and join our waitlist. We’ll email you when one becomes available near you. Alternatively, contact us at admin@mindfulnessaus.com.au or phone 0488 064 228 to help find the right program or service for you.
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Please note: these funded courses are available for Tasmanian adults (over 18) and are not suitable for those seeking professional development. Click here for professional development. If you are not living in Tasmania contact us to find out when we are next running a self funded course or check out www.openground.com.au.