Live4Life – Building a mental health safety net for young people in rural Australia
Australia’s rural and remote communities represent around 28% of the nation’s population (ABS, 2019). For those who live and work in these diverse communities, there is the offer of a positive lifestyle through an abundance of natural resources, closeness to the land,...
Glenelg Shire – Recognising the Glenelg Shire for their work and commitment to improving mental health
Champion Community – Recognising the Glenelg Shire for their work and commitment to improving mental health For the Glenelg Shire, being recognised as a Mental Health First Aid Champion Community is an acknowledgment of the work and sustained effort of local...
East Gippsland DAPA – Building workforce capacity to support young people
The mental health issues impacting young people are broad and complex. Reaching and supporting all young people can be a challenge, particularly when social isolation and limited resources create barriers. While some communities of young people are inherently more...
Central Blue Mountains Rotary – Long-lasting change for holistic community well-being
Rotary clubs have long been associated with positive community engagement, and humanitarian projects that address persistent community challenges. Their commitment to community extends globally across issues from health to the environment and supporting the vulnerable...
Wondering Women – Exploring Cloud 9, a community-led mental health initiative for women by women in the Sutherland area
When the women’s empowerment and activity group, Wondering Women, identified that their members were experiencing increased levels of stress and isolation over the last few years, they turned to Mental Health First Aid® (MHFA™) Australia for training and support. What...
