Lost Bird Found

The Lost Bird Found Project is a mental health creative arts initiative (North Sydney Council 2014) that aims to encourage conversations and promote connection in the community.

The project invites creatives and groups to create handmade birds that are hidden for people to find and keep!

Attached to each bird is a tag with information on the project and how to access mental health information and support.

Birds, which are a symbol of freedom, hope and wisdom, then pop up in Spring as part of the Lost Bird Found Project and spread far and wide, sometimes extending beyond North Sydney to the Central Coast and as far as the Sunshine Coast.

Key Dates 2022

August - September      Lost Bird Found REGISTRATIONS OPEN

September - October     Bird Making Workshops - found on website and socials              

Early October                 Lost Bird Found Launch for Mental Health Month

October - November      Birds released to be hidden for people to find and keep 

How to get involved?

STEP 1.

STEP 2.

Use the Lost Bird Found Toolkit (2MB) with info and templates to make your own birds or check out Facebook or Pinterest to see the flock of birds that have migrated into our community throughout the years...

Need bird-making inspiration?

Use the templates below or also check out the Coal Loader Pinterest page.

 Bookmarks Template (1MB)

 Fabric Bird Template (900KB)

 Felt Bird Template (773KB)

 Knitted Bird Template (724KB)

STEP 3.

Follow us on Facebook or Instagram and get tagging.

Contact

For further details contact the Access and Inclusion Coordinator, Community Development, 9936 8100.

This project coincides with Mental Health month https://mentalhealthmonth.wayahead.org.au/

If you are feeling anxious yourself, know that you are not alone, visit the Mental Health page for details of helpful organisations.