The annual Open Mind Fiesta will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and has relocated to High Street, Preston for the occasion. The family-friendly event will feature fun activities for the community in commemoration of Mental Health Week which starts on Sunday 9 October.

Supporting the event will be the Mental Illness Fellowship Victoria, whose ‘Stop the Stigma’ campaign aims to educate the public on mental health issues and to show support for the one in five Australians with mental illness.

The event will take place on High Street, Preston on Sunday 16 October between 11.00 am and 5.00 pm. It is a free festival and will feature live music performances, craft stalls, community groups, children’s activities and plenty of food.