Mental Health
People living with disabilities and their families can share, learn and connect on the unique new website, Paper Wings – developed by social justice organisation Social Futures. Social Futures is a leading not-for-profit organisation delivering ...
Harm prevention charity R U OK? has launched “I ask my mob, in my way, are you OK?”, to support “Stronger Together,” a targeted suicide prevention campaign for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The ...
COVID-19 induced community restrictions continue to challenge the mental wellbeing of disabled Australians, who already face higher levels of psychological distress and social isolation. To address this, not-for-profit disability provider, Australian Foundation for Disability (Afford) ...
On World Suicide Prevention Day September 10th, The Westerman Jilya Institute will host a fundraising concert for Indigenous suicide prevention featuring a star-studded line up of Indigenous artists, with special guest John Butler. The Concert will feature ...
Melbourne-based B-Corp agency, Today, has launched Daybreak, a five-year program that will see it extend strategic design support to Australian not-for-profit organisations, with a goal to accelerate innovation and create positive change across five identified ...
Aged care specialist VMCH is looking to companion dogs as an alternative form of therapy for its residents. Have you ever owned a dog? If so, you’ll know why they’re known as man’s (or woman’s!) ...
The Black Dog Institute is set to launch an Australian-first “Suicide Prevention Network” (SPN), connecting those working in suicide prevention across the country with leading evidence, tailored advice and a community of practice. Historically, suicide ...
Mental health is set to be the focus of Australia Post’s 2021 Community Grants program, recognising the important role local initiatives can play in connecting communities and improving mental health and wellbeing. From today, not-for-profit ...
Opening in Christies Beach, the Just Listening Community (JLC) is a free community space offering connection to people experiencing emotional or suicidal distress or those with an important story to share. The Just Listening Community ...
A new project in Campbelltown NSW, Roma QLD, Brisbane QLD and Canberra ACT is going door-to-door talking with community members about their mental health and help link them with wellbeing services in their area. With ...
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