THE MAD HATTERS UNIVERSITY
You have arrived at a very special place
A dedicated space
For people who see the world differently
For curious minds
For wide open hearts
For those who believe
That madness is only
A thing that is misunderstood.
"There is a place, like no place on earth. A land full of wonder, mystery, and danger. Some say, to survive it, you need to be as mad as a hatter. Which, luckily, I am."
— Mad Hatter, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll
about
The Mad Hatters Uni
Now you may think that universities are dry and dusty, but not the Mad Hatters University. We love to learn about the mind, which is always a peculiar and fascinating subject.
We weave together subjects like biology, psychology, art, anthropology, literature, music and maths. Everything is connected, so when you learn about the harmonics of a musical note, you also learn about how the cells in your body respond to sound. Amazing!
And even though we love books, in our view, there is nothing so worthy of study as the study of Oneself.
The Mad Hatters University provides a space where you can learn about yourself, be inspired by peers, have fun, and remember what an amazing human you truly are. There are no tests or things you have to do to prove your worthiness, and if you leave the course with a happy heart, then we will have done our job.
ESSENTIAL INFO
WHEN
2025
Monday 3rd Feb (1:30 - 4:30 pm)
Monday 10th Feb (1:30 - 4:30 pm)
Monday 17th Feb (1:30 - 4:30 pm)
Monday 24th Feb (1:30 - 4:30 pm)
Monday 3rd March (1:30 - 4:30 pm)
Monday 10th March (1:30 - 4:30 pm)
Monday 17th March (10 am - 4:30 pm)
WHERE
The House of Hope, Woombye West
Sunshine Coast QLD
WHO
People who hear voices and/or experience a sense of inner conflict, negative self-talk, or dissociated parts of self.
Support people are welcome upon request.
COSTS
This course can be funded by NDIS (capacity building) depending on your plan.
Solo participation
$220 x 7 sessions
Total cost: $1,540
Supported participation (bringing a support person who is also doing the course)
$360 x 7 sessions
Total cost: $2,520
Finding Your Voice
A skill-building course for voice-hearers
3rd Feb - 17th March 2025
Empower yourself, have fun & make friends
Alice: This is impossible.
Mad Hatter: Only if you believe it is.
— Mad Hatter, Alice, Alice in Wonderland
about
Your Mad Teachers
The best teacher you have is yourself! At the Mad Hatters University, we are all teachers and we are all students.
Of course, it can help to have some guidance. And someone to organise the afternoon tea. Here are a couple of mad people happy to do that job!
Louisa D Pearce
Louisa is a Social Worker, Peer Specialist and author. She has recovered from multiple diagnoses (her “PhD’s in madness”), including schizophrenia. This helped her gain direct insight into psycho-spiritual distress and healing.
Paul McKessy
Having managed to live through his own mental health challenges 40 years ago, Paul is trained in Mental Health, Counselling and Community Development. He has committed his life to walking alongside and assisting others to do the same. Paul is a gifted communicator with an amazing capacity to see the potential in others and help them take the practical steps to realize it as he walks alongside them in their journeys of recovery.