UPCOMING EVENTS
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
This facilitated peer support group is for adults living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
These sessions provide a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental space to connect with others who understand the lived reality of OCD. The focus is on shared experience, mutual support, and reducing isolation—not on providing therapy or clinical advice.
Participants are welcome to share as much or as little as they feel comfortable. Discussion may include the emotional impact of OCD, navigating daily life, stigma, treatment experiences, and strategies for self-compassion and coping.
Groups are facilitated by trained peer facilitators, many with lived experience of OCD and run in line with OCD WA’s peer support guidelines.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a replacement for professional treatment
· No reassurance-giving, symptom comparison, or therapy is provided
· Participants are encouraged to have appropriate clinical supports in place
2026 Dates
17 Mar · 31 Mar
14 Apr · 28 Apr · 12 May · 26 May · 9 Jun · 23 Jun
7 Jul · 21 Jul · 4 Aug · 18 Aug · 1 Sep · 15 Sep · 29 Sep
13 Oct · 27 Oct · 10 Nov · 24 Nov · 8 Dec
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
This facilitated peer support group is for supporters of people living with OCD, including partners, family members, friends, and carers.
The group offers a space to connect with others supporting someone with OCD, share experiences, and reflect on the emotional and practical challenges of being a supporter. Sessions focus on understanding OCD, navigating boundaries, reducing accommodation, and supporting both your loved one and yourself.
The group is grounded in empathy, shared experience, and evidence-informed principles, without providing therapy or clinical advice.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a therapy or education session
· No advice on managing another person’s treatment is provided
· Supporters are encouraged to seek professional guidance where needed
2026 Dates
19 Mar
2 Apr · 16 Apr · 30 Apr · 14 May · 28 May · 11 Jun · 25 Jun
9 Jul · 23 Jul · 6 Aug · 20 Aug · 3 Sep · 17 Sep
1 Oct · 15 Oct · 29 Oct · 12 Nov · 26 Nov · 10 Dec
OCD in Australia
OCD in Australia – Online Meet & Greet Series
We’re excited to share our 2026 dates:
14 Feb • 11 Apr • 13 Jun • 8 Aug • 10 Oct • 12 Dec
Join us for a welcoming, low-pressure space for anyone affected by OCD to connect. Sharing is optional, cameras are optional and the sessions are facilitated through an OCD-informed, lived-experience perspective by your hosts Kimberley Quinlan, Martin Ingle and Leigh Sheppard.
Community Event Day
OCD WA Community Event Day
Monday 12 October
Kardinya Lesser Hall
51 Williamson Road, Kardinya
Join OCD WA for a Community Event Day focused on understanding OCD, reducing stigma, and building a sense of belonging for people with OCD and related disorders, their families and supporters.
Workshops & Drop‑In Times
We’re offering two education workshops at 2pm and 6pm, with a walk‑in opportunity before and after each session for informal conversation, questions, and connection.
Before and after each workshop, you’re welcome to drop in, say hello, and chat with our team.
This is a relaxed space where you can:
Learn about OCD and related disorders
Ask questions about evidence‑based treatment and support options
Find out more about OCD WA programs and peer support
Pick up resources to share with family, friends, or colleagues
Who This Event Is For
People living with OCD or related disorders
Family members, partners, and carers
Health and mental health professionals interested in OCD
Community members who want to better understand OCD and support others
What To Expect
Accessible, practical information about OCD and treatment
A compassionate, non‑judgmental environment
Opportunities to connect with OCD WA and discover ongoing support
No formal referral is required, and you’re welcome to attend either or both sessions.
Light Up for OCD
Parliament House & Main Roads:
· Mount Street Pedestrian Bridge
· Graham Farmer Freeway Tunnel Facades
· Matagarup Bridge
· Sky Ribbon
· Joondalup Drive Bridge
· Great Northern Highway Interchange Bridge - Port Hedland
· Mandurah Estuary Bridge
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
This facilitated peer support group is for adults living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
These sessions provide a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental space to connect with others who understand the lived reality of OCD. The focus is on shared experience, mutual support, and reducing isolation—not on providing therapy or clinical advice.
Participants are welcome to share as much or as little as they feel comfortable. Discussion may include the emotional impact of OCD, navigating daily life, stigma, treatment experiences, and strategies for self-compassion and coping.
Groups are facilitated by trained peer facilitators, many with lived experience of OCD and run in line with OCD WA’s peer support guidelines.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a replacement for professional treatment
· No reassurance-giving, symptom comparison, or therapy is provided
· Participants are encouraged to have appropriate clinical supports in place
2026 Dates
17 Mar · 31 Mar
14 Apr · 28 Apr · 12 May · 26 May · 9 Jun · 23 Jun
7 Jul · 21 Jul · 4 Aug · 18 Aug · 1 Sep · 15 Sep · 29 Sep
13 Oct · 27 Oct · 10 Nov · 24 Nov · 8 Dec
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
This facilitated peer support group is for supporters of people living with OCD, including partners, family members, friends, and carers.
The group offers a space to connect with others supporting someone with OCD, share experiences, and reflect on the emotional and practical challenges of being a supporter. Sessions focus on understanding OCD, navigating boundaries, reducing accommodation, and supporting both your loved one and yourself.
The group is grounded in empathy, shared experience, and evidence-informed principles, without providing therapy or clinical advice.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a therapy or education session
· No advice on managing another person’s treatment is provided
· Supporters are encouraged to seek professional guidance where needed
2026 Dates
19 Mar
2 Apr · 16 Apr · 30 Apr · 14 May · 28 May · 11 Jun · 25 Jun
9 Jul · 23 Jul · 6 Aug · 20 Aug · 3 Sep · 17 Sep
1 Oct · 15 Oct · 29 Oct · 12 Nov · 26 Nov · 10 Dec
OCD Walk
The Perth OCD Walk is a community engagement event that allows individuals to connect, share stories, create impact and show those struggling on their road to recovery that they are not alone. It's a chance for us to raise funds and awareness of what it really means to have OCD.
Jarrah Pavilion
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Fraser Ave, Perth, WA 6005
Schedule:
9AM Check-in and t-shirt pick-up
10AM Welcome remarks and walk start
11AM Closing remarks and casual meet-up
Walk Route: 2km (1.5 mi) walk on an accessible path from Jarrah Pavilion to Beedawong Meeting Place
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
This facilitated peer support group is for adults living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
These sessions provide a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental space to connect with others who understand the lived reality of OCD. The focus is on shared experience, mutual support, and reducing isolation—not on providing therapy or clinical advice.
Participants are welcome to share as much or as little as they feel comfortable. Discussion may include the emotional impact of OCD, navigating daily life, stigma, treatment experiences, and strategies for self-compassion and coping.
Groups are facilitated by trained peer facilitators, many with lived experience of OCD and run in line with OCD WA’s peer support guidelines.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a replacement for professional treatment
· No reassurance-giving, symptom comparison, or therapy is provided
· Participants are encouraged to have appropriate clinical supports in place
2026 Dates
17 Mar · 31 Mar
14 Apr · 28 Apr · 12 May · 26 May · 9 Jun · 23 Jun
7 Jul · 21 Jul · 4 Aug · 18 Aug · 1 Sep · 15 Sep · 29 Sep
13 Oct · 27 Oct · 10 Nov · 24 Nov · 8 Dec
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
This facilitated peer support group is for supporters of people living with OCD, including partners, family members, friends, and carers.
The group offers a space to connect with others supporting someone with OCD, share experiences, and reflect on the emotional and practical challenges of being a supporter. Sessions focus on understanding OCD, navigating boundaries, reducing accommodation, and supporting both your loved one and yourself.
The group is grounded in empathy, shared experience, and evidence-informed principles, without providing therapy or clinical advice.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a therapy or education session
· No advice on managing another person’s treatment is provided
· Supporters are encouraged to seek professional guidance where needed
2026 Dates
19 Mar
2 Apr · 16 Apr · 30 Apr · 14 May · 28 May · 11 Jun · 25 Jun
9 Jul · 23 Jul · 6 Aug · 20 Aug · 3 Sep · 17 Sep
1 Oct · 15 Oct · 29 Oct · 12 Nov · 26 Nov · 10 Dec
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
This facilitated peer support group is for adults living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
These sessions provide a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental space to connect with others who understand the lived reality of OCD. The focus is on shared experience, mutual support, and reducing isolation—not on providing therapy or clinical advice.
Participants are welcome to share as much or as little as they feel comfortable. Discussion may include the emotional impact of OCD, navigating daily life, stigma, treatment experiences, and strategies for self-compassion and coping.
Groups are facilitated by trained peer facilitators, many with lived experience of OCD and run in line with OCD WA’s peer support guidelines.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a replacement for professional treatment
· No reassurance-giving, symptom comparison, or therapy is provided
· Participants are encouraged to have appropriate clinical supports in place
2026 Dates
17 Mar · 31 Mar
14 Apr · 28 Apr · 12 May · 26 May · 9 Jun · 23 Jun
7 Jul · 21 Jul · 4 Aug · 18 Aug · 1 Sep · 15 Sep · 29 Sep
13 Oct · 27 Oct · 10 Nov · 24 Nov · 8 Dec
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
This facilitated peer support group is for supporters of people living with OCD, including partners, family members, friends, and carers.
The group offers a space to connect with others supporting someone with OCD, share experiences, and reflect on the emotional and practical challenges of being a supporter. Sessions focus on understanding OCD, navigating boundaries, reducing accommodation, and supporting both your loved one and yourself.
The group is grounded in empathy, shared experience, and evidence-informed principles, without providing therapy or clinical advice.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a therapy or education session
· No advice on managing another person’s treatment is provided
· Supporters are encouraged to seek professional guidance where needed
2026 Dates
19 Mar
2 Apr · 16 Apr · 30 Apr · 14 May · 28 May · 11 Jun · 25 Jun
9 Jul · 23 Jul · 6 Aug · 20 Aug · 3 Sep · 17 Sep
1 Oct · 15 Oct · 29 Oct · 12 Nov · 26 Nov · 10 Dec
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
This facilitated peer support group is for adults living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
These sessions provide a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental space to connect with others who understand the lived reality of OCD. The focus is on shared experience, mutual support, and reducing isolation—not on providing therapy or clinical advice.
Participants are welcome to share as much or as little as they feel comfortable. Discussion may include the emotional impact of OCD, navigating daily life, stigma, treatment experiences, and strategies for self-compassion and coping.
Groups are facilitated by trained peer facilitators, many with lived experience of OCD and run in line with OCD WA’s peer support guidelines.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a replacement for professional treatment
· No reassurance-giving, symptom comparison, or therapy is provided
· Participants are encouraged to have appropriate clinical supports in place
2026 Dates
17 Mar · 31 Mar
14 Apr · 28 Apr · 12 May · 26 May · 9 Jun · 23 Jun
7 Jul · 21 Jul · 4 Aug · 18 Aug · 1 Sep · 15 Sep · 29 Sep
13 Oct · 27 Oct · 10 Nov · 24 Nov · 8 Dec
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
This facilitated peer support group is for supporters of people living with OCD, including partners, family members, friends, and carers.
The group offers a space to connect with others supporting someone with OCD, share experiences, and reflect on the emotional and practical challenges of being a supporter. Sessions focus on understanding OCD, navigating boundaries, reducing accommodation, and supporting both your loved one and yourself.
The group is grounded in empathy, shared experience, and evidence-informed principles, without providing therapy or clinical advice.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a therapy or education session
· No advice on managing another person’s treatment is provided
· Supporters are encouraged to seek professional guidance where needed
2026 Dates
19 Mar
2 Apr · 16 Apr · 30 Apr · 14 May · 28 May · 11 Jun · 25 Jun
9 Jul · 23 Jul · 6 Aug · 20 Aug · 3 Sep · 17 Sep
1 Oct · 15 Oct · 29 Oct · 12 Nov · 26 Nov · 10 Dec
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
This facilitated peer support group is for adults living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
These sessions provide a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental space to connect with others who understand the lived reality of OCD. The focus is on shared experience, mutual support, and reducing isolation—not on providing therapy or clinical advice.
Participants are welcome to share as much or as little as they feel comfortable. Discussion may include the emotional impact of OCD, navigating daily life, stigma, treatment experiences, and strategies for self-compassion and coping.
Groups are facilitated by trained peer facilitators, many with lived experience of OCD and run in line with OCD WA’s peer support guidelines.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a replacement for professional treatment
· No reassurance-giving, symptom comparison, or therapy is provided
· Participants are encouraged to have appropriate clinical supports in place
2026 Dates
17 Mar · 31 Mar
14 Apr · 28 Apr · 12 May · 26 May · 9 Jun · 23 Jun
7 Jul · 21 Jul · 4 Aug · 18 Aug · 1 Sep · 15 Sep · 29 Sep
13 Oct · 27 Oct · 10 Nov · 24 Nov · 8 Dec
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
This facilitated peer support group is for supporters of people living with OCD, including partners, family members, friends, and carers.
The group offers a space to connect with others supporting someone with OCD, share experiences, and reflect on the emotional and practical challenges of being a supporter. Sessions focus on understanding OCD, navigating boundaries, reducing accommodation, and supporting both your loved one and yourself.
The group is grounded in empathy, shared experience, and evidence-informed principles, without providing therapy or clinical advice.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a therapy or education session
· No advice on managing another person’s treatment is provided
· Supporters are encouraged to seek professional guidance where needed
2026 Dates
19 Mar
2 Apr · 16 Apr · 30 Apr · 14 May · 28 May · 11 Jun · 25 Jun
9 Jul · 23 Jul · 6 Aug · 20 Aug · 3 Sep · 17 Sep
1 Oct · 15 Oct · 29 Oct · 12 Nov · 26 Nov · 10 Dec
OCD in Australia
OCD in Australia – Online Meet & Greet Series
We’re excited to share our 2026 dates:
14 Feb • 11 Apr • 13 Jun • 8 Aug • 10 Oct • 12 Dec
Join us for a welcoming, low-pressure space for anyone affected by OCD to connect. Sharing is optional, cameras are optional and the sessions are facilitated through an OCD-informed, lived-experience perspective by your hosts Kimberley Quinlan, Martin Ingle and Leigh Sheppard.
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
This facilitated peer support group is for supporters of people living with OCD, including partners, family members, friends, and carers.
The group offers a space to connect with others supporting someone with OCD, share experiences, and reflect on the emotional and practical challenges of being a supporter. Sessions focus on understanding OCD, navigating boundaries, reducing accommodation, and supporting both your loved one and yourself.
The group is grounded in empathy, shared experience, and evidence-informed principles, without providing therapy or clinical advice.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a therapy or education session
· No advice on managing another person’s treatment is provided
· Supporters are encouraged to seek professional guidance where needed
2026 Dates
19 Mar
2 Apr · 16 Apr · 30 Apr · 14 May · 28 May · 11 Jun · 25 Jun
9 Jul · 23 Jul · 6 Aug · 20 Aug · 3 Sep · 17 Sep
1 Oct · 15 Oct · 29 Oct · 12 Nov · 26 Nov · 10 Dec
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
This facilitated peer support group is for adults living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
These sessions provide a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental space to connect with others who understand the lived reality of OCD. The focus is on shared experience, mutual support, and reducing isolation—not on providing therapy or clinical advice.
Participants are welcome to share as much or as little as they feel comfortable. Discussion may include the emotional impact of OCD, navigating daily life, stigma, treatment experiences, and strategies for self-compassion and coping.
Groups are facilitated by trained peer facilitators, many with lived experience of OCD and run in line with OCD WA’s peer support guidelines.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a replacement for professional treatment
· No reassurance-giving, symptom comparison, or therapy is provided
· Participants are encouraged to have appropriate clinical supports in place
2026 Dates
17 Mar · 31 Mar
14 Apr · 28 Apr · 12 May · 26 May · 9 Jun · 23 Jun
7 Jul · 21 Jul · 4 Aug · 18 Aug · 1 Sep · 15 Sep · 29 Sep
13 Oct · 27 Oct · 10 Nov · 24 Nov · 8 Dec
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
This facilitated peer support group is for supporters of people living with OCD, including partners, family members, friends, and carers.
The group offers a space to connect with others supporting someone with OCD, share experiences, and reflect on the emotional and practical challenges of being a supporter. Sessions focus on understanding OCD, navigating boundaries, reducing accommodation, and supporting both your loved one and yourself.
The group is grounded in empathy, shared experience, and evidence-informed principles, without providing therapy or clinical advice.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a therapy or education session
· No advice on managing another person’s treatment is provided
· Supporters are encouraged to seek professional guidance where needed
2026 Dates
19 Mar
2 Apr · 16 Apr · 30 Apr · 14 May · 28 May · 11 Jun · 25 Jun
9 Jul · 23 Jul · 6 Aug · 20 Aug · 3 Sep · 17 Sep
1 Oct · 15 Oct · 29 Oct · 12 Nov · 26 Nov · 10 Dec
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
This facilitated peer support group is for adults living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
These sessions provide a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental space to connect with others who understand the lived reality of OCD. The focus is on shared experience, mutual support, and reducing isolation—not on providing therapy or clinical advice.
Participants are welcome to share as much or as little as they feel comfortable. Discussion may include the emotional impact of OCD, navigating daily life, stigma, treatment experiences, and strategies for self-compassion and coping.
Groups are facilitated by trained peer facilitators, many with lived experience of OCD and run in line with OCD WA’s peer support guidelines.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a replacement for professional treatment
· No reassurance-giving, symptom comparison, or therapy is provided
· Participants are encouraged to have appropriate clinical supports in place
2026 Dates
17 Mar · 31 Mar
14 Apr · 28 Apr · 12 May · 26 May · 9 Jun · 23 Jun
7 Jul · 21 Jul · 4 Aug · 18 Aug · 1 Sep · 15 Sep · 29 Sep
13 Oct · 27 Oct · 10 Nov · 24 Nov · 8 Dec
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
This facilitated peer support group is for supporters of people living with OCD, including partners, family members, friends, and carers.
The group offers a space to connect with others supporting someone with OCD, share experiences, and reflect on the emotional and practical challenges of being a supporter. Sessions focus on understanding OCD, navigating boundaries, reducing accommodation, and supporting both your loved one and yourself.
The group is grounded in empathy, shared experience, and evidence-informed principles, without providing therapy or clinical advice.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a therapy or education session
· No advice on managing another person’s treatment is provided
· Supporters are encouraged to seek professional guidance where needed
2026 Dates
19 Mar
2 Apr · 16 Apr · 30 Apr · 14 May · 28 May · 11 Jun · 25 Jun
9 Jul · 23 Jul · 6 Aug · 20 Aug · 3 Sep · 17 Sep
1 Oct · 15 Oct · 29 Oct · 12 Nov · 26 Nov · 10 Dec
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
This facilitated peer support group is for adults living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
These sessions provide a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental space to connect with others who understand the lived reality of OCD. The focus is on shared experience, mutual support, and reducing isolation—not on providing therapy or clinical advice.
Participants are welcome to share as much or as little as they feel comfortable. Discussion may include the emotional impact of OCD, navigating daily life, stigma, treatment experiences, and strategies for self-compassion and coping.
Groups are facilitated by trained peer facilitators, many with lived experience of OCD and run in line with OCD WA’s peer support guidelines.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a replacement for professional treatment
· No reassurance-giving, symptom comparison, or therapy is provided
· Participants are encouraged to have appropriate clinical supports in place
2026 Dates
17 Mar · 31 Mar
14 Apr · 28 Apr · 12 May · 26 May · 9 Jun · 23 Jun
7 Jul · 21 Jul · 4 Aug · 18 Aug · 1 Sep · 15 Sep · 29 Sep
13 Oct · 27 Oct · 10 Nov · 24 Nov · 8 Dec
OCD in Australia
OCD in Australia – Online Meet & Greet Series
We’re excited to share our 2026 dates:
14 Feb • 11 Apr • 13 Jun • 8 Aug • 10 Oct • 12 Dec
Join us for a welcoming, low-pressure space for anyone affected by OCD to connect. Sharing is optional, cameras are optional and the sessions are facilitated through an OCD-informed, lived-experience perspective by your hosts Kimberley Quinlan, Martin Ingle and Leigh Sheppard.
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
This facilitated peer support group is for supporters of people living with OCD, including partners, family members, friends, and carers.
The group offers a space to connect with others supporting someone with OCD, share experiences, and reflect on the emotional and practical challenges of being a supporter. Sessions focus on understanding OCD, navigating boundaries, reducing accommodation, and supporting both your loved one and yourself.
The group is grounded in empathy, shared experience, and evidence-informed principles, without providing therapy or clinical advice.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a therapy or education session
· No advice on managing another person’s treatment is provided
· Supporters are encouraged to seek professional guidance where needed
2026 Dates
19 Mar
2 Apr · 16 Apr · 30 Apr · 14 May · 28 May · 11 Jun · 25 Jun
9 Jul · 23 Jul · 6 Aug · 20 Aug · 3 Sep · 17 Sep
1 Oct · 15 Oct · 29 Oct · 12 Nov · 26 Nov · 10 Dec
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
This facilitated peer support group is for adults living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
These sessions provide a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental space to connect with others who understand the lived reality of OCD. The focus is on shared experience, mutual support, and reducing isolation—not on providing therapy or clinical advice.
Participants are welcome to share as much or as little as they feel comfortable. Discussion may include the emotional impact of OCD, navigating daily life, stigma, treatment experiences, and strategies for self-compassion and coping.
Groups are facilitated by trained peer facilitators, many with lived experience of OCD and run in line with OCD WA’s peer support guidelines.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a replacement for professional treatment
· No reassurance-giving, symptom comparison, or therapy is provided
· Participants are encouraged to have appropriate clinical supports in place
2026 Dates
17 Mar · 31 Mar
14 Apr · 28 Apr · 12 May · 26 May · 9 Jun · 23 Jun
7 Jul · 21 Jul · 4 Aug · 18 Aug · 1 Sep · 15 Sep · 29 Sep
13 Oct · 27 Oct · 10 Nov · 24 Nov · 8 Dec
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
This facilitated peer support group is for supporters of people living with OCD, including partners, family members, friends, and carers.
The group offers a space to connect with others supporting someone with OCD, share experiences, and reflect on the emotional and practical challenges of being a supporter. Sessions focus on understanding OCD, navigating boundaries, reducing accommodation, and supporting both your loved one and yourself.
The group is grounded in empathy, shared experience, and evidence-informed principles, without providing therapy or clinical advice.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a therapy or education session
· No advice on managing another person’s treatment is provided
· Supporters are encouraged to seek professional guidance where needed
2026 Dates
19 Mar
2 Apr · 16 Apr · 30 Apr · 14 May · 28 May · 11 Jun · 25 Jun
9 Jul · 23 Jul · 6 Aug · 20 Aug · 3 Sep · 17 Sep
1 Oct · 15 Oct · 29 Oct · 12 Nov · 26 Nov · 10 Dec
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
This facilitated peer support group is for adults living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
These sessions provide a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental space to connect with others who understand the lived reality of OCD. The focus is on shared experience, mutual support, and reducing isolation—not on providing therapy or clinical advice.
Participants are welcome to share as much or as little as they feel comfortable. Discussion may include the emotional impact of OCD, navigating daily life, stigma, treatment experiences, and strategies for self-compassion and coping.
Groups are facilitated by trained peer facilitators, many with lived experience of OCD and run in line with OCD WA’s peer support guidelines.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a replacement for professional treatment
· No reassurance-giving, symptom comparison, or therapy is provided
· Participants are encouraged to have appropriate clinical supports in place
2026 Dates
17 Mar · 31 Mar
14 Apr · 28 Apr · 12 May · 26 May · 9 Jun · 23 Jun
7 Jul · 21 Jul · 4 Aug · 18 Aug · 1 Sep · 15 Sep · 29 Sep
13 Oct · 27 Oct · 10 Nov · 24 Nov · 8 Dec
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
This facilitated peer support group is for supporters of people living with OCD, including partners, family members, friends, and carers.
The group offers a space to connect with others supporting someone with OCD, share experiences, and reflect on the emotional and practical challenges of being a supporter. Sessions focus on understanding OCD, navigating boundaries, reducing accommodation, and supporting both your loved one and yourself.
The group is grounded in empathy, shared experience, and evidence-informed principles, without providing therapy or clinical advice.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a therapy or education session
· No advice on managing another person’s treatment is provided
· Supporters are encouraged to seek professional guidance where needed
2026 Dates
19 Mar
2 Apr · 16 Apr · 30 Apr · 14 May · 28 May · 11 Jun · 25 Jun
9 Jul · 23 Jul · 6 Aug · 20 Aug · 3 Sep · 17 Sep
1 Oct · 15 Oct · 29 Oct · 12 Nov · 26 Nov · 10 Dec
IOCDF 31st Annual Conference
IOCDF 31st Annual Conference – Seattle, USA
9—12 July 2026 • Seattle, Washington, USA
The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) invites you to its 31st Annual Conference, the premier global event for the OCD and related disorders community. This conference brings together researchers, clinicians, advocates and people with lived experience to share the latest advances in treatment, research and support.
Attendees can participate in interactive workshops, expert-led panels, networking sessions and poster presentations, all designed to foster collaboration, learning and innovation in OCD care. Whether you are a professional, a person living with OCD, or a family member, the IOCDF Annual Conference offers knowledge, community and inspiration to help shape the future of OCD treatment and advocacy.
Want to attend the world’s leading OCD conference from your living room? 🌏 We’re excited to offer two virtual registrations to OCDCon 2026 for our members!
OCDCon 2026 is more accessible than ever—and that matters. The IOCDF Conference in Seattle is offering an expanded hybrid experience, making it easier for Australians to take part without the barriers of long-haul travel, cost, or time zones.
To help make this opportunity even more accessible, OCD WA Founder Leigh Sheppard is donating two Individual/Supporter Virtual Registrations to our members. This is a chance to:
Access world-leading OCD education
Hear directly from clinicians, researchers, and lived-experience advocates
Connect with a global community—right from home
How to Apply
Please review the eligibility criteria below and complete the application form to enter.
Applications must be submitted by 5PM AWST on 20 May 2026.
Recipients will be selected by the OCD WA Board on 21 May and notified privately via email first.
A public announcement (with privacy options for the winner) will be made shortly thereafter.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for this giveaway, you must:
Be a current financial member of OCD WA
Be based in Australia
Have a personal lived experience of OCD or currently be supporting someone with OCD
Be available to participate during the virtual event dates (July 9–12, 2026)
Commit to sharing at least one key takeaway with the OCD WA community post-conference (e.g. a brief reflection or social post)
Selection Considerations
The OCD WA Board will select recipients based on the following qualitative factors:
Community Impact: How will this registration support your personal growth or your ability to contribute to the local OCD community?
Equity and Diversity: We aim to support members who might otherwise face barriers to accessing this level of professional or lived-experience education.
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
This facilitated peer support group is for adults living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
These sessions provide a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental space to connect with others who understand the lived reality of OCD. The focus is on shared experience, mutual support, and reducing isolation—not on providing therapy or clinical advice.
Participants are welcome to share as much or as little as they feel comfortable. Discussion may include the emotional impact of OCD, navigating daily life, stigma, treatment experiences, and strategies for self-compassion and coping.
Groups are facilitated by trained peer facilitators, many with lived experience of OCD and run in line with OCD WA’s peer support guidelines.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a replacement for professional treatment
· No reassurance-giving, symptom comparison, or therapy is provided
· Participants are encouraged to have appropriate clinical supports in place
2026 Dates
17 Mar · 31 Mar
14 Apr · 28 Apr · 12 May · 26 May · 9 Jun · 23 Jun
7 Jul · 21 Jul · 4 Aug · 18 Aug · 1 Sep · 15 Sep · 29 Sep
13 Oct · 27 Oct · 10 Nov · 24 Nov · 8 Dec
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
This facilitated peer support group is for supporters of people living with OCD, including partners, family members, friends, and carers.
The group offers a space to connect with others supporting someone with OCD, share experiences, and reflect on the emotional and practical challenges of being a supporter. Sessions focus on understanding OCD, navigating boundaries, reducing accommodation, and supporting both your loved one and yourself.
The group is grounded in empathy, shared experience, and evidence-informed principles, without providing therapy or clinical advice.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a therapy or education session
· No advice on managing another person’s treatment is provided
· Supporters are encouraged to seek professional guidance where needed
2026 Dates
19 Mar
2 Apr · 16 Apr · 30 Apr · 14 May · 28 May · 11 Jun · 25 Jun
9 Jul · 23 Jul · 6 Aug · 20 Aug · 3 Sep · 17 Sep
1 Oct · 15 Oct · 29 Oct · 12 Nov · 26 Nov · 10 Dec
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
This facilitated peer support group is for adults living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
These sessions provide a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental space to connect with others who understand the lived reality of OCD. The focus is on shared experience, mutual support, and reducing isolation—not on providing therapy or clinical advice.
Participants are welcome to share as much or as little as they feel comfortable. Discussion may include the emotional impact of OCD, navigating daily life, stigma, treatment experiences, and strategies for self-compassion and coping.
Groups are facilitated by trained peer facilitators, many with lived experience of OCD and run in line with OCD WA’s peer support guidelines.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a replacement for professional treatment
· No reassurance-giving, symptom comparison, or therapy is provided
· Participants are encouraged to have appropriate clinical supports in place
2026 Dates
17 Mar · 31 Mar
14 Apr · 28 Apr · 12 May · 26 May · 9 Jun · 23 Jun
7 Jul · 21 Jul · 4 Aug · 18 Aug · 1 Sep · 15 Sep · 29 Sep
13 Oct · 27 Oct · 10 Nov · 24 Nov · 8 Dec
OCD in Australia
OCD in Australia – Online Meet & Greet Series
We’re excited to share our 2026 dates:
14 Feb • 11 Apr • 13 Jun • 8 Aug • 10 Oct • 12 Dec
Join us for a welcoming, low-pressure space for anyone affected by OCD to connect. Sharing is optional, cameras are optional and the sessions are facilitated through an OCD-informed, lived-experience perspective by your hosts Kimberley Quinlan, Martin Ingle and Leigh Sheppard.
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
This facilitated peer support group is for supporters of people living with OCD, including partners, family members, friends, and carers.
The group offers a space to connect with others supporting someone with OCD, share experiences, and reflect on the emotional and practical challenges of being a supporter. Sessions focus on understanding OCD, navigating boundaries, reducing accommodation, and supporting both your loved one and yourself.
The group is grounded in empathy, shared experience, and evidence-informed principles, without providing therapy or clinical advice.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a therapy or education session
· No advice on managing another person’s treatment is provided
· Supporters are encouraged to seek professional guidance where needed
2026 Dates
19 Mar
2 Apr · 16 Apr · 30 Apr · 14 May · 28 May · 11 Jun · 25 Jun
9 Jul · 23 Jul · 6 Aug · 20 Aug · 3 Sep · 17 Sep
1 Oct · 15 Oct · 29 Oct · 12 Nov · 26 Nov · 10 Dec
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
This facilitated peer support group is for adults living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
These sessions provide a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental space to connect with others who understand the lived reality of OCD. The focus is on shared experience, mutual support, and reducing isolation—not on providing therapy or clinical advice.
Participants are welcome to share as much or as little as they feel comfortable. Discussion may include the emotional impact of OCD, navigating daily life, stigma, treatment experiences, and strategies for self-compassion and coping.
Groups are facilitated by trained peer facilitators, many with lived experience of OCD and run in line with OCD WA’s peer support guidelines.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a replacement for professional treatment
· No reassurance-giving, symptom comparison, or therapy is provided
· Participants are encouraged to have appropriate clinical supports in place
2026 Dates
17 Mar · 31 Mar
14 Apr · 28 Apr · 12 May · 26 May · 9 Jun · 23 Jun
7 Jul · 21 Jul · 4 Aug · 18 Aug · 1 Sep · 15 Sep · 29 Sep
13 Oct · 27 Oct · 10 Nov · 24 Nov · 8 Dec
Orchard OCD International Scientific Conference
Orchard OCD International Scientific Conference
4–5 June 2026 • 30 Euston Square, London, UK
Join the largest European scientific conference dedicated entirely to Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder (OCD), hosted by Orchard OCD and supported by a Wellcome Trust award. This two-day event brings together researchers, clinicians, industry leaders, policymakers and people with lived experience to advance OCD research, early detection and new treatments.
Explore cutting-edge topics including biomarkers, precision medicine, neuromodulation, psychotherapy innovations and the impact of AI on OCD research—all presented in accessible language for everyone. Network, engage in panels and collaborate with early-career researchers shaping the future of OCD science.
TICKETS ARE LIMITED—SECURE YOURS TODAY
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
This facilitated peer support group is for supporters of people living with OCD, including partners, family members, friends, and carers.
The group offers a space to connect with others supporting someone with OCD, share experiences, and reflect on the emotional and practical challenges of being a supporter. Sessions focus on understanding OCD, navigating boundaries, reducing accommodation, and supporting both your loved one and yourself.
The group is grounded in empathy, shared experience, and evidence-informed principles, without providing therapy or clinical advice.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a therapy or education session
· No advice on managing another person’s treatment is provided
· Supporters are encouraged to seek professional guidance where needed
2026 Dates
19 Mar
2 Apr · 16 Apr · 30 Apr · 14 May · 28 May · 11 Jun · 25 Jun
9 Jul · 23 Jul · 6 Aug · 20 Aug · 3 Sep · 17 Sep
1 Oct · 15 Oct · 29 Oct · 12 Nov · 26 Nov · 10 Dec
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
This facilitated peer support group is for adults living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
These sessions provide a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental space to connect with others who understand the lived reality of OCD. The focus is on shared experience, mutual support, and reducing isolation—not on providing therapy or clinical advice.
Participants are welcome to share as much or as little as they feel comfortable. Discussion may include the emotional impact of OCD, navigating daily life, stigma, treatment experiences, and strategies for self-compassion and coping.
Groups are facilitated by trained peer facilitators, many with lived experience of OCD and run in line with OCD WA’s peer support guidelines.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a replacement for professional treatment
· No reassurance-giving, symptom comparison, or therapy is provided
· Participants are encouraged to have appropriate clinical supports in place
2026 Dates
17 Mar · 31 Mar
14 Apr · 28 Apr · 12 May · 26 May · 9 Jun · 23 Jun
7 Jul · 21 Jul · 4 Aug · 18 Aug · 1 Sep · 15 Sep · 29 Sep
13 Oct · 27 Oct · 10 Nov · 24 Nov · 8 Dec
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
This facilitated peer support group is for supporters of people living with OCD, including partners, family members, friends, and carers.
The group offers a space to connect with others supporting someone with OCD, share experiences, and reflect on the emotional and practical challenges of being a supporter. Sessions focus on understanding OCD, navigating boundaries, reducing accommodation, and supporting both your loved one and yourself.
The group is grounded in empathy, shared experience, and evidence-informed principles, without providing therapy or clinical advice.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a therapy or education session
· No advice on managing another person’s treatment is provided
· Supporters are encouraged to seek professional guidance where needed
2026 Dates
19 Mar
2 Apr · 16 Apr · 30 Apr · 14 May · 28 May · 11 Jun · 25 Jun
9 Jul · 23 Jul · 6 Aug · 20 Aug · 3 Sep · 17 Sep
1 Oct · 15 Oct · 29 Oct · 12 Nov · 26 Nov · 10 Dec
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
This facilitated peer support group is for adults living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
These sessions provide a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental space to connect with others who understand the lived reality of OCD. The focus is on shared experience, mutual support, and reducing isolation—not on providing therapy or clinical advice.
Participants are welcome to share as much or as little as they feel comfortable. Discussion may include the emotional impact of OCD, navigating daily life, stigma, treatment experiences, and strategies for self-compassion and coping.
Groups are facilitated by trained peer facilitators, many with lived experience of OCD and run in line with OCD WA’s peer support guidelines.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a replacement for professional treatment
· No reassurance-giving, symptom comparison, or therapy is provided
· Participants are encouraged to have appropriate clinical supports in place
2026 Dates
17 Mar · 31 Mar
14 Apr · 28 Apr · 12 May · 26 May · 9 Jun · 23 Jun
7 Jul · 21 Jul · 4 Aug · 18 Aug · 1 Sep · 15 Sep · 29 Sep
13 Oct · 27 Oct · 10 Nov · 24 Nov · 8 Dec
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
This facilitated peer support group is for supporters of people living with OCD, including partners, family members, friends, and carers.
The group offers a space to connect with others supporting someone with OCD, share experiences, and reflect on the emotional and practical challenges of being a supporter. Sessions focus on understanding OCD, navigating boundaries, reducing accommodation, and supporting both your loved one and yourself.
The group is grounded in empathy, shared experience, and evidence-informed principles, without providing therapy or clinical advice.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a therapy or education session
· No advice on managing another person’s treatment is provided
· Supporters are encouraged to seek professional guidance where needed
2026 Dates
19 Mar
2 Apr · 16 Apr · 30 Apr · 14 May · 28 May · 11 Jun · 25 Jun
9 Jul · 23 Jul · 6 Aug · 20 Aug · 3 Sep · 17 Sep
1 Oct · 15 Oct · 29 Oct · 12 Nov · 26 Nov · 10 Dec
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
This facilitated peer support group is for adults living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
These sessions provide a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental space to connect with others who understand the lived reality of OCD. The focus is on shared experience, mutual support, and reducing isolation—not on providing therapy or clinical advice.
Participants are welcome to share as much or as little as they feel comfortable. Discussion may include the emotional impact of OCD, navigating daily life, stigma, treatment experiences, and strategies for self-compassion and coping.
Groups are facilitated by trained peer facilitators, many with lived experience of OCD and run in line with OCD WA’s peer support guidelines.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a replacement for professional treatment
· No reassurance-giving, symptom comparison, or therapy is provided
· Participants are encouraged to have appropriate clinical supports in place
2026 Dates
17 Mar · 31 Mar
14 Apr · 28 Apr · 12 May · 26 May · 9 Jun · 23 Jun
7 Jul · 21 Jul · 4 Aug · 18 Aug · 1 Sep · 15 Sep · 29 Sep
13 Oct · 27 Oct · 10 Nov · 24 Nov · 8 Dec
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
This facilitated peer support group is for supporters of people living with OCD, including partners, family members, friends, and carers.
The group offers a space to connect with others supporting someone with OCD, share experiences, and reflect on the emotional and practical challenges of being a supporter. Sessions focus on understanding OCD, navigating boundaries, reducing accommodation, and supporting both your loved one and yourself.
The group is grounded in empathy, shared experience, and evidence-informed principles, without providing therapy or clinical advice.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a therapy or education session
· No advice on managing another person’s treatment is provided
· Supporters are encouraged to seek professional guidance where needed
2026 Dates
19 Mar
2 Apr · 16 Apr · 30 Apr · 14 May · 28 May · 11 Jun · 25 Jun
9 Jul · 23 Jul · 6 Aug · 20 Aug · 3 Sep · 17 Sep
1 Oct · 15 Oct · 29 Oct · 12 Nov · 26 Nov · 10 Dec
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
Peer Support Group – People with Lived Experience of OCD
This facilitated peer support group is for adults living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
These sessions provide a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental space to connect with others who understand the lived reality of OCD. The focus is on shared experience, mutual support, and reducing isolation—not on providing therapy or clinical advice.
Participants are welcome to share as much or as little as they feel comfortable. Discussion may include the emotional impact of OCD, navigating daily life, stigma, treatment experiences, and strategies for self-compassion and coping.
Groups are facilitated by trained peer facilitators, many with lived experience of OCD and run in line with OCD WA’s peer support guidelines.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a replacement for professional treatment
· No reassurance-giving, symptom comparison, or therapy is provided
· Participants are encouraged to have appropriate clinical supports in place
2026 Dates
17 Mar · 31 Mar
14 Apr · 28 Apr · 12 May · 26 May · 9 Jun · 23 Jun
7 Jul · 21 Jul · 4 Aug · 18 Aug · 1 Sep · 15 Sep · 29 Sep
13 Oct · 27 Oct · 10 Nov · 24 Nov · 8 Dec
OCD in Australia
OCD in Australia – Online Meet & Greet Series
We’re excited to share our 2026 dates:
14 Feb • 11 Apr • 13 Jun • 8 Aug • 10 Oct • 12 Dec
Join us for a welcoming, low-pressure space for anyone affected by OCD to connect. Sharing is optional, cameras are optional and the sessions are facilitated through an OCD-informed, lived-experience perspective by your hosts Kimberley Quinlan, Martin Ingle and Leigh Sheppard.
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
Peer Support Group – Supporters (Family, Partners, Friends)
This facilitated peer support group is for supporters of people living with OCD, including partners, family members, friends, and carers.
The group offers a space to connect with others supporting someone with OCD, share experiences, and reflect on the emotional and practical challenges of being a supporter. Sessions focus on understanding OCD, navigating boundaries, reducing accommodation, and supporting both your loved one and yourself.
The group is grounded in empathy, shared experience, and evidence-informed principles, without providing therapy or clinical advice.
Important notes
· This is a peer support group, not a therapy or education session
· No advice on managing another person’s treatment is provided
· Supporters are encouraged to seek professional guidance where needed
2026 Dates
19 Mar
2 Apr · 16 Apr · 30 Apr · 14 May · 28 May · 11 Jun · 25 Jun
9 Jul · 23 Jul · 6 Aug · 20 Aug · 3 Sep · 17 Sep
1 Oct · 15 Oct · 29 Oct · 12 Nov · 26 Nov · 10 Dec