Gold Coast Wellbeing Week is all about coming together as a community.
Across seven days, you’ll find events to brighten your day and help you feel more connected — to yourself, to others, and to your community.
From morning teas and garden days to free brekkies in the park and mindfulness activities, there’s something for everyone. Every event is inclusive and designed to help build a stronger, more connected, Gold Coast.
2026 Event Calendar
Seniors
Morning Tea
A Lived Experience Journey: Brian Upton shares his inspiring story of resilience, transformation and the powerful impact of using his life experiences to help others. Get ready to be entertained! Dive into a high-energy performance by the On-Land Synchronised Swimmers, bringing synchronised movement, music and plenty of fun to favourite hits from across the decades. It’s a feel-good performance you won’t want to miss!
Community Connection Day
Join us for Community Connection Day, a special edition Mob Network Event.
Enjoy a connecting, food and Community spirit. This free inclusive event will include a BBQ, yarning circles, collaborative art, traditional crafts, fishing, spear throwing and more.
Everybody is welcome to be part of this community day supporting First Nations wellbeing.
The Kindness Spot – R U OK? Day
A little something to make your day brighter.
Pause at The Kindness Spot, take a moment for yourself, then pass a little kindness on.
Get creative, make a postcard to brighten someone’s day, enjoy live music, pick up free flowers, coffee vouchers and chocolates.
You’ll find us at Robina Town Centre, outside MECCA.
Join us for R U OK? Day and take a moment to connect.
Out of the Shadows Walk
Walk to remember those lost to suicide and help other Australians in crisis. Join us for World Suicide Prevention Day and walk 9km for the 9 Australians who die every day by suicide. Alternatively, you can choose to walk either 5km or 1km.
At the conclusion of the walk, join us for a reflection space, free community BBQ and memorial activities (commencing at 5pm).
Be kind
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Join us for a community breakfast as Be Kind Friday brings kindness, connection and wellbeing to the Gold Coast.
Come along, grab some breakfast, meet some great people and start your day with a little more kindness, happiness and connection.
LIVIN with the breath haus
A free morning of connection, movement and breathwork with LIVIN and The Breath Haus.
Connect with your community and start conversations about mental health in an inclusive space that feels natural, accessible, and supported.
Queerly Connecting with Pride
Hairy Mary’s is transforming into a vibrant wellness + creativity hub for Gold Coast Wellbeing Week, a joyful, affirming space to recharge, connect, and celebrate community. All ages are encouraged to join in.
Drag performances. Hands on art activities: Air dry clay creations, Beaded sun catchers / key rings, Intention & gratitude cards Light lunch provided.
Come for the drag. Stay for the creativity. Leave with something handmade and a little more joy in your pocket.
Other Activities
The City of Gold Coast offer a range of free and low-cost activities in parks and community facilities across the city to help you reduce stress and enjoy the social benefits of movement.
Our Supporters
Gold Coast Wellbeing Week is proudly presented by the Gold Coast Suicide Prevention Collaborative, in partnership with the City of Gold Coast and Gold Coast PHN.
We are thankful to be supported by a huge range of local organisations and small businesses for Gold Coast Wellbeing Week.
