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Women’s DBT Group (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)

A 10-week program where our therapists create a safe, supportive environment to discover emotional regulation, mindfulness, acceptance, how to navigate stressful situations, and communicating calmly and assertively.

What is DBT? Dialectical Behaviour Therapy is a psychotherapy perfect for people experiencing complex emotional dysregulation, especially borderline personality disorder. This therapy is incredible for working with intense emotions, improving relationships, stabilising moods and reducing self-destructive behaviours.

The program will be amongst a small group of women on a similar journey to yours. Our facilitators create a safe, nurturing environment of working through positive life changes together.

Included: 10 groups sessions + 5 phone sessions with our therapist throughout the program.

Cost: $800.00 for 10 sessions with a $400.50 rebate with a Mental Health Care Plan

Contact emma@luma.org.au or call 63305400.

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Women’s Recovery Group (SMART)

A safe, supportive, free group program for women to work through addictions and recovery.

SMART Recovery is a free group program to help any problematic behaviour including addiction to alcohol or drugs, gambling, shopping, food, internet, relationships, or others.

Whether you’re concerned about your own alcohol and/or drug use, recovered, experiencing relapse, or want to understand a loved one’s usage – everyone is welcome at all stages of their journey.

Guided by trained peers and professionals, participants come to help themselves and help each other in a safe and supportive space.

Contact intake@luma.org.au or call 63305400.

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Mental Health First Aid Training

Learn how to support your colleagues, loved ones and community – by becoming a mental health first aider.

(Yep, it’s just like physical first aid – but for your mental health)

 TWO-DAY TRAINING COURSE AT LUMA, OPEN TO ALL!

  • When: Tuesday April 29th-30th, 8am-4pm & Wednesday April 30th, 8am-4pm.
  • Where: Luma, Northbridge: 227 Newcastle Street, Northbridge

We’re excited hosting our Mental Health First Aid course again, with our licensed instructor, senior counsellor and Alcohol and Other Drug Program Officer – Karen Tovey.

Mental Health First Aid training is an engaging and interactive two-day course that gives participants skills to recognise and respond to someone experiencing a mental health crisis until the professional help comes along or the crisis is resolved. Upon completion, participates become known as MHFAiders, who are equipped with the skills to provide support when it matters most, playing a vital role in reducing stigma and promoting pathways to support for those experiencing mental health problems in our workplaces, communities, schools, and tertiary institutions.

Feel free to reach out to the lovely Karen with any questions: karen@luma.org.au.

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Holistic Wellbeing Group

Join a community of healthy women.

Connect with Luma’s Health Promoters for an empowering session dedicated to women’s wellness.​

What to expect:​

  • A better understanding of strategies to enhance your wellbeing and how to integrate them into daily life.​
  • An increased awareness of support options to improve your mental & physical health.​
  • An opportunity to connect with other women in a supportive environment.

Weekly Group Dates:

  • Mondays 9:30am – 11:30am at Luma, Northbridge.
  • Wednesdays 9:30am – 11:30am in Joondalup.

Registration is required – please email intake@luma.org.au or call us on 63305400.

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Support and Advocacy Group

Find the confidence to tackle the practical matters in life

A free program designed to help women stay on top of life’s essential tasks, while connecting them with mental health resources when they need.

Whether you need support finding a place to live, organising your studies, securing employment, or accessing mental health services, this group provides a safe and supportive space to get this practical support. Join for as little or many sessions as you like.

Program topics:

  • Tues 25 March: Housing and Homelessness
  • Tues 1 April: Overcoming Trauma and Drug and Alcohol Dependance to Achieve Quality of Life
  • Tues 8 April: Taking Action, Making Changes
  • Tues 15 April: Education and Employment
  • Tues 22 April: Group cancelled this week
  • Tues 29 April: Legal, financial, NDIS and Centrelink (Kundi is away this week – the final session will be run by our amazing counsellor Shannon, and Mental Health Service coordinator, Emma).

We can also help you to access mental health, legal, financial and alcohol and other drug services support.

Please call us on 63305400 or email support@luma.org.au to find out more, or to register.

Meet Kundi, your facilitator.

Kundi (short for Kundali) is a compassionate mental health worker at Luma, dedicated to helping women navigate the practical side of wellbeing. She understands that good health isn’t just about diet and exercise – it also means having secure housing, stable work, access to education, and the right mental health support.

With a background in journalism and psychology spanning 20 years, Kundi knows how to break down complex info into clear, actionable steps. Her calm and reassuring presence, with her deep knowledge of systems and policies, makes her an incredible guide for women seeking stability and direction.

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Women’s Art Therapy Group

Welcome to our new art therapy group for women!

Art therapy is a form of healing that uses creative expression, like drawing, painting, or sculpting, to explore and understand emotions. It’s not about being good at art – it’s about using creativity as a tool to express yourself when words might be hard to find.

In a supportive and safe environment with other women, this group is a gentle and empowering way to heal, grow and discover inner peace. Any woman over the age of 18 is welcome to join. This group is facilitated by two compassionate and highly qualified counsellors.

Details:
🖌️ MONDAYS, 10AM-12PM
🖌️ Running for 10 weeks, starting April 28th.
🖌️ 227 NEWCASTLE ST, NORTHBRIDGE
🖌️ $40 per session

Any woman aged 18+ is welcome to join. Please register your interest through the link below and our counsellor will reach out to you to complete your registration.

If you have any questions about the group, feel free to call us on 63305400 or email support@luma.org.au.