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 – Celebrating a commitment to improving mental health
Glenelg Shire’s Mental Health First Aid journey first began in 2017, with the implementation of the Live4Life mental health education and youth suicide prevention model, designed specifically for rural and regional communities. A registered health promotion charity,...
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...
