Sisters for Change – Volunteer inmates drive positive change in Townsville Women’s Correctional Centre
A group of volunteer inmates in the Red Cross’s Sisters for Change program is helping to transform the mental health and well-being of prisoners in Townsville Women’s Correctional Centre. Cathleen* entered the Townsville Women’s Correctional Centre after having...
Country Fire Authority (CFA) – Protecting the wellbeing of those who protect others
Australia is home to ruggedly beautiful bush landscapes and a diverse population of regional and rural communities. Unfortunately, our harsh climates and natural environment can lead to bushfires and community crises. In Victoria, the Country Fire Authority (CFA)...
University of Western Australia – A sustainable impact
When UWA Health Promotion Unit Manager, Tricia Wylde, was developing the program for students, she was looking for an educational program that would raise awareness of common mental health issues and highlight on-campus support services that were available to assist...
Toll Group – Driving positive change with a large and mobile workforce
With mental illness and suicide at a continuing high rate over the past decade, the change for positive mental health support can at times feel frustratingly slow. Often the risks and needs for target groups are identified, long before an adequate mix of supports can...
Sanofi – Thinking globally, acting locally for employee mental health
In relation to implementing Mental Health First Aid® (MHFA®) training in the workplace, Travis Brown, Learning & Development Lead and Chief Mental Health First Aid Officer for Sanofi Australia & New Zealand says: “Just do it. The difference before and after...
