Mental Health

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New Report shows Healing Childhood trauma may significantly lower suicide rates in females

Menchie Khairuddin January 19, 2023

Whilst suicide rates for males have reduced, the rate of suicidality in females has almost doubled (40%). The figures reveal an end to an overall

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Housing and Homelessness, Opinion, Humanitarian Crisis, Youth, Community Services, Women, Gender and LGBTIQ+, nonprofit, Volunteering, Environment, Mental Health, Health

2022 Opinion’s: Nurturing Community through learning to adapt

Menchie Khairuddin December 22, 2022

There is joy in community, and Australia’s most charitable sector understands this all too well. As the sector continues to adapt to the plethora of

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Women, Leadership, Mental Health, Featured CEO

Featured Leader: Arabella Gibson on demand for perinatal mental health services

Menchie Khairuddin December 8, 2022

The demand for perinatal mental health services in Australia has risen rapidly, calling attention to the lack of specialists in the field nationally. After more than

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Latest News, nonprofit, Environment, Mental Health, Funding, Community Organisations

Twenty-eight community organisations to share $260,000 in funding

Menchie Khairuddin December 8, 2022

Twenty-eight community organisations across Australia and New Zealand will share in more than $260,000 in funding to help support improved mental health and environmental sustainability.

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Disability, Stories, Mental Health, Health, Opinion

Opinion: Finding support when a life with cerebral palsy turns into a mental battle

Briar Thompson December 6, 2022

Living with a physical disability can quickly turn into a mental battle. It is a battle people like me and others living with cerebral palsy

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Mental Health, Latest News, Youth, Environment, Reports, Housing and Homelessness

New survey reveals what concerns today’s youth

Menchie Khairuddin December 1, 2022

Mission Australia’s new Youth Survey Report 2022 has revealed financial concerns and housing instability that affected many young people and their families. The environment (51.0%),

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Health, Latest News, Mental Health, Fundraising

Charity initiatives from 14-Day Suicide Awareness Challenge to benefit mental health education and support

Menchie Khairuddin November 17, 2022

8.6 Australians die every day by suicide. That’s more than double the road toll. Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians between the ages

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Community Services, Youth, Mental Health, Fundraising

Mental Health Foundation aiming to raise $1 million for services

Menchie Khairuddin November 10, 2022

Headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation hosts its inaugural ‘Million for Mental Health Day’, aiming to raise $1 million for services that empower family members

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Mental Health, Health, Opinion

Opinion: Three ways we can improve access to timely, affordable mental health care

Amber Rules November 10, 2022

A recent survey by Suicide Prevention Australia found 40 per cent of Australians reported cost-of-living pressures and personal debt has caused them elevated distress compared

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Latest News, nonprofit, Mental Health, Housing and Homelessness, Featured

Featured CEO: Adam Blatch on leadership in nonprofits

Menchie Khairuddin November 3, 2022

Around 6% to 8% of people who have lost a loved one experience intense, persistent, and disabling grief. While grief counselling services are available, many

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