EPIC Community Events

Communication With Care workshop, Sunday 23 June, 24. Great workshop! Fabulous company! Thank you Steven Gamble from Man Anchor for facilitating the brilliant Communication With Care workshop today to EPIC members and friends.

De-stigmatising mental health and learning skills to listen and support those we care about are tools we all need in our lives.

EPIC acknowledges the support of the Commonwealth and the office of Paul Fletcher for making this event possible. Thank you Ku-ring-gai Council for your ongoing support and the use of the fabulous StIves Youth Hub.

Manly to Shelly Beach Walk, Sunday 16 June, 24. Thank you EPIC Walkers for another wonderful Sunday morning get together. It was a perfect morning of sea, sun and wonderful people. Thank you for the connections, trust and friendship 🙌

Mosman Walk, Sunday 2 June, 24. Blue skies and sunglasses!! Who’d have thought after a night of torrential rain!! Thanks for your company everyone who could make it to todays EPIC walk. It was a great way to start the week.

Youth Mental Health First Aid training, Sunday 26 May for parents of young people in the St Ives Youth Hub. It was a huge success. The day was educational, supportive and connecting. The course filled to capacity within a week which highlights the need parents are feeling to equip themselves with information and strategies so support their young people.

Thank you Ku-Ring-Gai for partnering with EPIC to support parents in our community and providing the perfect location to learn about supporting youth mental health, the St Ives Youth Hub.

St Ives Showground Walk, Sunday 5 May, 24. Wow!! Fancy one of the largest walking groups we've had being on such a damp day!  So many of us braving the rain and cold.  I loved it, I hope you did too.  Today was the first time to walk at St Ives Showground and can't be the last because I think a number of us pledged to go down the big slippery dip!

North Narrabeen Walk, Sunday 19 May, 24. Today’s EPIC walk at North Narrabeen was the perfect way to start the week. A window of conversation, sunshine and coffee and great brownies thanks to the Nourished Cafe.

Mona Vale Walk, Sunday 21 April, 24. That was fun!! Thanks EPIC walkers so much for your company, for the great conversations, and for the trust and friendship (and a lot of therapeutic laughter too). What a lovely way to start the week with such a great bunch of humans. A shout out to The Bright Side Cafe for the exceptional service and great coffee.

Coal Loader Walk, Sunday 7 April, 24. What an EPIC day in Waverton!! Thanks EPIC walkers. Sunshine, laughter, great company!

2RRR Talks with EPIC!

Natalie de Silver of 2RRR Talks with Empowering Parents in Crisis, aka EPIC. Siba and Madeleine from EPIC (Empowering Parents in Crisis) popped into the 2RRR studios this week to discuss their peer support initiatives, which are explicitly targeted at parents and carers of young people. EPIC is made up of parents who have lived experience caring for young people in crisis and wish to impart their knowledge and empathy to other parents who may be feeling the pressures of parenting.

Narrabeen Lagoon Walk, Sunday 17 Mar, 24. Coffee and snacks at the happy and friendly H2O Cafe, followed by a stunning walk after the rain subsided. Thanks for your company EPIC walkers. EPIC walks have been made possible by support from Sydney North Health Network.

Balmoral Walk, Sunday 3 Mar ‘24. Thank you Balmoral!! A perfect day, movie star location and carafe size smoothies Best of all great company. Thank you EPIC walkers 🙌 EPIC walks have been made possible by support from Sydney North Health Network.

Breathwork with Nicky, Saturday 24 Feb 24. Deepest gratitude to Nicky Hammond, The Coach’s Coach for an incredible breathwork session on Saturday.  Nicky is a beautiful person who shared her time and talent with us.  She provided a room full of love, peace and restoration.  Thank you so much Nicky for your kindness and wisdom, the EPIC community is incredibly grateful, and in awe of your thoughtfulness :)

Freshwater Walk, Sunday 18 Feb 24. Perfect! Fresh air, beautiful scenery and connections. Thank you everyone who joined the EPIC walk today. It was so worth braving the heat. Thank you. EPIC walks have been made possible by support from Sydney North Health Network.

West Pymble Walk, Sunday 4 Feb 24. Thanks EPIC Walkers!! There was so much gold in this morning's get together at West Pymble. Situations can be emotional, stressful, expensive! Today was testament to how together we can lighten the load and gain perspective of the 'big picture'. Thank you EPIC walks have been made possible by support from Sydney North Health Network. Great big thanks to Brick Lane Espresso for accommodating us at a table in the shade so far away.

EPIC Birthday Walk, North Narrabeen, 19 Nov 23. Thank you EPIC members, thank you Northern Beaches, thank you Nourished Cafe!! What a glorious and celebration.

EPIC Support Online Expo, 13 Nov 23. The online Expo introduced 10 local youth and family support organisations and provided 3 panel discussions on depression and anxiety; risk taking, alcohol, drugs and law breaking, and school disengagement. The webinar was supported by The City of Ryde Council and can be viewed via this YouTube link https://youtu.be/UlxXvAZWvQw

Dee Why Beach, 15 Oct 23. Thanks Dee Why!! Thanks EPIC walkers Sun, sand and great company. A wonderful way to start the week.

Ku-ring-gai Sculpture Trail Walk, 1 Oct 23. Crazy hot today! Bless very cold water melon! It was a lovely get together regardless of the extreme heat. The walk was short, shady and relaxing with a fun hour of chatting in the picnic area with plenty of water, bikkies and fruit :)

Manly to Shelly Beach, 18 Sep 23. Hot and happy! Thanks EPIC walkers for great afternoon at Manly. Parking was challenging but worth it for the company and great refreshments at Boat House Cafe at Shelly beach. EPIC walks have been made possible by support from Sydney North Health Network, through the NSW Ministry of Health.’