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Peer Group Chat // Conquering Our Goals // Thursday 23rd February 2023, 7-8:30PM AEDT

amber22Senior Contributor17 Feb 2023, 10:57 am AEDT

Peer Group Chat // Conquering Our Goals // Thursday 23rd February 2023, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Hey everyone!

On Thursday 23rd February 2023, we will be holding a Peer Group Chat on the topic of Conquering Our Goals.

Having goals and being able to look forward to things in life is important for wellbeing and recovery. However, sometimes there are extra challenges or barriers which we might be experiencing at the time to take into consideration. Whether you’re getting through each day or thinking of longer term goals, join this discussion to talk about – within the scope of what we can control – setting goals for our recoveries and our lives.

The event start times across Australia are below:

This is currently held in daylight savings hours:

WA: 4pm
NT: 5:30pm

SA: 6:30pm

QLD: 6pm

NSW, ACT, VIC & TAS: 7pm

For anyone unfamiliar with Peer Group Chats, each focuses on a specific topic and is guided by Peer Workers with lived experience of mental health issues and recovery, &/or caring for someone with complex mental health. A counsellor is also present as a moderator to help ensure a safe environment for individuals and the group. It is a space for us as peers to share our stories and experiences, and connect with those who are going through something similar.

Anyone is welcome to join! Tagging some members who may be interested below:

@mr-robot-75 @Hope0011 @Shaz51 @Hams @Appleblossom @Captain24 @Snowie @Faith-and-Hope @Teej @Zoe7 @chibam @Jacques @wellwellwellnez @outlander @NatureLover @Adge @petrichor @Pancake @Gwynn @Sophia1 @pinklollipop15 @Lila3 @BlueBay @RedHorse @Arizona @SJT63 @Owen45 @Appleblossom @Eve7 @Bow @Snowie @Shaz51 @JungleGiants @BPDSurvivor @wellwellwellnez @NatureLover @Meggle @Wattle3 @utopia @mum12 @MIFANTCARER @pinklollipop15 @Millieme @Anastasia @Jorge @CogsWhirl @Clawde @SunFlowersHope @AlwaysHappy @SJT63 @Owen45 @utopia @Laura4 @creative_writer

Peer Group Chats are hosted outside of the forums, using a platform called Chatwee.

To join an Online Peer Group and participate, you will need to register for an account with Chatwee.
To access the group to observe only and not participate, you can access Chatwee as a Guest.
On the night, follow this link to access Chatwee before the group starts.
You can join our Peer Group Chats every Thursday from 7:00-8:30pm (AEDT). Check out the FAQs page for more information.

We hope to see you there 😊 If you can't make it but are interested, you can always catch up reading the transcript afterwards here.

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TideisTurningSenior Contributor09 Mar 2023, 2:57 pm AEDT

Re: Peer Group Chat // Conquering Our Goals // Thursday 23rd February 2023, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Hi there @Sophia1,
thank you so much for reaching out. I have attached a how to guide to this post which might hopefully help! It includes screenshots, instructions and a link as well to start off.
I hope you're able to join us, otherwise also feel free to contribute any thoughts or ideas in the forms thread here 😊

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AppleblossomSenior Contributor09 Mar 2023, 3:11 pm AEDT

Re: Peer Group Chat // Conquering Our Goals // Thursday 23rd February 2023, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Ahhh @Owlunar Another thing we have in common. I started Classical Civ as mature age HSC. Had to drop out cos I dropped me bike on the bloomin tram track in rain to Malvern Town Hall. Was living with someone who specialised in it, and found it fascinating, but by the time I was back on the study train I did other things. Never regretted the little dip into the subject. The fellow actually was an uncle and took his life years later just after my sis died. His wife gave me his books cos I was the main one who would appreciate them.

Nup never been easy. Kind of easier nowadays. Playing harder and laughing harder now.

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OwlunarSenior Contributor09 Mar 2023, 3:20 pm AEDT

Re: Peer Group Chat // Conquering Our Goals // Thursday 23rd February 2023, 7-8:30PM AEDT

@tonys

Hi Tony on Moon Base One

I did some searching to try and find the whole sonnet I wrote some years ago - I couldn't - still you wrote:

I know I'm overstepping but hear it is. . . You said that piece you wrote was unpublished.

You are not overstepping - I am happy to share though I can't remember all of it - I can improvise - it is worth sharing - I have lost contact with the man I wrote it for and that was for the best - we all have many experiences in our lives and I am happy to copy this for you to share now.

SHINES OF HEAVEN

For all your life think only this of me.

In all the world there's one who calls you friend.

Within whose heart you're loved with empathy -

Within whose heart there's deeper loved concealed.

Australia's child who patriotism shares

Great love for just one man

And deeper sorrow bears - blessed by her country's

Cities, mountains, seas and land.

Think on her love - all sorrows washed away -

A breath space in the mind of God no less.

She learned her love from friends and gentleness.

Returns your love and shines of Heaven.

It's not exactly as I wrote it but thanks to you - today I have published it in this forum

Owlunar

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tonysSenior Contributor10 Mar 2023, 12:21 am AEDT

Re: Peer Group Chat // Conquering Our Goals // Thursday 23rd February 2023, 7-8:30PM AEDT

O H M Y G O O D N E S S . . .! ! ! @Owlunar and you left that on a dusty shelf in some back room of your mind. I hate to tell you this but eventually all our motels, falling into disarray will end up land fill sites with crosses on them, and there is a responsibility for the culture and tressures within, to be carefully removed and celebrated. For so many the world is a mundane place, Bestowed onto a single person from place in the universe we are yet to

understand, in your twilight years you have duty of care to uplift the hearts of the common man by passing on your intellectual art.

Went a bit overboard with that . . .didnt I. . . . but that is what you poetry does for me.

O k heres the short version. So I am a simple 6 foot 5 inch farmer, thats enough to grab your ankles and shake whatever else is hidden in there out out of you.

The nice version now mate . . . . it is simply beautiful...

You asked about daisy and if there was a way she could exist in town A . .

well . . . daisy was actually a real friend of mine, and her story I would like to tell you one day. . but I'm shining after looking at your Monae, I will snuggle into dreamland with those

thoughts.

I loved your exchanges with Hams. gave me much to think about. I think my book keeper wants to stay here full time and Its a real challenge trying to decipher her body language and

signals. She smart in ways I cant quite figure, and if you saw me, well lets just say she is way out of my league , different to any one that has stayed here before.

So the universal choice is always compromise or we live on our own. I have always liked the compromise road.

Just how much, well we will see. Its just so good to have someone fussing about the place

In fact, you know what, I think I like the wooden spoon and a bit of nagging. . .

I hope you chuckle. thankyou so much for your words.. cant believe I talked you into that

My friend, I will just be grateful for whatever you choose to share with me.

The owl did land on my mail box. You stay safe and look after your shoulder, I've a feeling your going to need it. . .

tonys moonbase one.

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