Jules Haddock nominated as a regional achiever

ART of the Minds founder Jules Haddock from the Surf Coast has been nominated for the Regional Development Victoria Leadership and Innovation Award in this year’s Victorian Regional Achievement and Community Awards.

Running through National Mental Health Week (October 7-14), Art of the Minds has evolved into a powerful community conversation centered on mental wellbeing. Showcasing the brilliant talents of regional artists in a week full of community-based activities, this project forges connections with all community members from young to old. Through creative art based conversations, including theatre, song, visual arts, music, beach sculptures, film, sports with a twist, mindful family yoga and sound healing events, and an exciting education event, the festival gives the community the right to talk about mental illness, and the responsibility to support one another on this journey.

Nominations are still open in 10 categories, and the awards will be judged on August 29.

Finalists will be presented and winners announced at a gala presentation dinner on October 26.

For more information, head to the website at awardsaustralia.com/vicraca.