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National Centre for Farmer Health

The National Centre for Farmer Health provides information, tools and support resources to directly help farming men, women children and their communities.

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Are You Bogged Mate?

Helping country blokes talk about mental health and suicide while spreading awareness about depression in the bush.

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Campfire Podcasts

Campfire conversations for farmer mental health.

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Transcultural Mental Health Centre

Works with health professionals and communities across New South Wales to support positive mental health for people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

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1800 424 287
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Friends For Good

Raises awareness of loneliness as a significant issue in the community and address gaps in services to foster a greater sense of connection and wellbeing for individuals and communities.

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Mental Health Foundation of Australia

Works to raise mental health awareness and provide education and support to those in need as well as conducting events, programs and initiatives dedicated to raising awareness about mental health.

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OneWave

OneWave is a non-profit surf community raising awareness of mental health with a simple recipe...saltwater therapy, surfing and fluro.

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One in Five

Funds medical research to improve treatments and find cures for mental illness

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Mental Health Australia

Mental Health Australia is the national peak advocacy body for the mental health sector.

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Livin

An Australian organisation that wants the world to accept that It Ain’t Weak To Speak!

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HER Centre Australia

Dedicated to understanding and treating mental illnesses experienced by women.

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Orygen Youth Health

Specialist mental health services for young people aged 15 to 25 who reside in the western and north-western regions of metropolitan Melbourne

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batyr

Working to create STIGMA FREE communities that champion young people’s mental health and wellbeing.

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Mental Health Families & Friends Tasmania

Focuses on the rights and experiences of the support people (mental health and AOD families and friends) by creating programs and surveys to capture lived experience.

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Museum of Lost and Found Potential

Created by The Museum of Lost Potential reveals the stark and powerful picture of potential lost across the world to people, families, communities, businesses and society due to neglected mental health and suicide. It also shows the potential of everything that can be found when people receive the support they need.

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Suicide Prevention Australia

The national peak body for the suicide prevention.

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Solstice – The Documentary

A documentary that hopes to ignite the change so desperately needed.

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The Barber Shop

A resource hub for men and boys who want to prevent men’s violence against women.

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Do It For Dolly

Committed to changing the culture of bullying by addressing the impact of bullying, anxiety, depression and youth suicide.

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White Ribbon

White Ribbon is an international movement to put a stop to men’s violence against women.

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The Champions

Network of experienced and passionate people who champion sharing to help improve mental health.

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Mental Health First Aid Australia

Using a practical, skills-based action plan, participants learn the skills to recognise and respond to someone experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves

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Ski For Life

Ski For Life is an Australian charity raising awareness and promoting mental health, wellbeing and suicide prevention

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ProPsych

Specialised, targeted professional development for school teachers on topics related to mental health in young people

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MAD Poetry (A project of Red Poetry)

The key focus of the project is on creating a safe writing space for emerging voices with a lived/living experience of mental health issues to express how they see the world, where these poets can define themselves through their creativity not their diagnosis, and explore by pen and page their experience of illness, institutions, recovery, self-care, and beyond.

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Stay Kind

A movement that promotes and encourages more kindness in everyday life.

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The Unbreakable Farmer

One of Australia's leading rural mental health speakers

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Where Theres A Will

Working with our schools and community to improve mental health and wellbeing in the Upper Hunter

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The Mens Table

Provides opportunities for men to meet and talk once a month about issues in their personal lives in a confidential and non-judgemental environment.

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The Resilience Project

Delivers emotionally engaging programs and provide evidence-based, practical wellbeing strategies to build resilience

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Trademutt

TradeMutt is a social impact workwear brand, by tradies for tradies. They make funky eye catching work wear designed to start conversations about mental health among the blue collar community, helping make an invisible issue impossible to ignore

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S.A Brothers Incorporated

Dedicated to reducing the stigma that surrounds men’s health by creating an open, non -judgmental platform, providing support to all those in need.

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Dyl and Friends

Dylan Buckley - former AFL player

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The Imperfects

Hugh van Cuylenburg Ryan Shelton and Josh van Cuylenburg

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FYI – All Things Mental Wellness Podcast Series

Nadia Dinneen & David Kapay

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Living Is For Everyone

A website that shares knowledge about mental health.

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The Blue Tree Project

Blue Tree Project is helping raise awareness around mental wellbeing by helping spark difficult conversations. It's OK to have a blue day.

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Don Ritchie - The Angel of The Gap

For almost 50 years Gap Park was watched over by a guardian angel in the form of Vaucluse resident, Don Ritchie OAM, whose kindness and compassion helped save the lives of hundreds of Australians.

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Strong Enough

Eating Disorders Families Australia

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The Speak Your Mind Program

An online campaign that starts conversations about mental health.

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Fade Out

Conversations for Men

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United for Global Mental Health

International knowledge hub

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The Foyer Foundation

Youth Foyers are integrated learning and accommodation settings for young people, typically aged 16 – 24 years, who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

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Berry Street

Berry Street's trauma services help children, young people and families to address the mental health impacts they have experienced from abuse, neglect or adverse experiences.

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Doing It Tough

Doing It Tough, is dedicated to connecting men with the support they need to overcome their tough times.

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Down The Track

Down The Track focuses on disengaged and marginalised ‘young people’ between the ages of 10 and 20 in the remote communities of Lake Cargelligo and Murrin Bridge in Central West, NSW.

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The Champions

Nic Newling is a public speaker and advocate for mental health and suicide prevention. The Champions – an organisation he founded encourages conversations about mental illness experiences. Nic hopes his work can help prevent youth suicide and help people get the most out of their lives.

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1300 583 925
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Mentoring Men

Mentoring Men offer FREE one-to-one mentoring support. Someone’s who is there to listen without judgement, in total confidentiality and for the long haul… not just a couple of weeks. Mentoring Men want to connect 100,000 men looking for support with the 100,000 men who can give it to them.

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Peers WALK

PeersWALK training is for team and community members who notice their peer/s maybe heading down the road of suicide, and care enough to help them across that road.

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SMLS

Danny Allan participates in events to raise awareness for mental health.

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Transfemme

Stories, tips and resources to support healthier relationships between trans women and men.

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Foundation House

Foundation House provides services to people of refugee backgrounds who have experienced torture or trauma in their country of origin, or while fleeing that country.

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JOY 94.9

JOY 94.9 represents the people, stories, news, music, and lived experiences of Australia’s LGBTIQA+ community and our allies.

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Minus 18

Tackles social isolation and improves the lives of LGBTQIA+ youth (13-19 inclusive) via events and leadership programs.

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Parents Of Gender Diverse Children

Provides peer support to parents and those parenting trans and gender diverse children.

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Twenty10

Provides young LGBTIQA+ people with housing, counselling, and social support across NSW.

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ROAR

An interactive website to support people who have eating and body concerns, and who feel distressed because of these concerns.

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F.E.A.S.T.

F.E.A.S.T. is a global support and education community of and for parents of those with eating disorders.

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Black Dog Ride

Raising awareness of depression and suicide prevention in communities involved in Black Dog rides.

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Phoenix Australia

Phoenix Australia is a resource for Australian individuals, families and communities affected by trauma, and practitioners who work with those affected.

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Are You Safe

This website features helpful tips, conversation starters and information to help you start your potentially lifesaving chat with a friend, family member or colleague who may be experiencing family violence.

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Baby Steps

Baby Steps is an online program which aims to enhance the wellbeing of new mums and dads and support them in their transition to parenthood.

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become

become supports people who have experienced trauma in their life and who use alcohol or other substances.

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Better Man

Assists men to identify their use of abuse and violence early and motivate them to seek help.

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Beyond Silence

A website for women who are worried about sex and consent in their relationships.

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Conversations Matter

Conversations Matter is a practical online resource to support safe and effective community discussions about suicide.

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DadSpace

Mental, emotional and practical support for expectant and new dads.

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Finding My Way

An online program providing information, suggestions, and support to improve physical and mental wellbeing in people receiving treatment for cancer.

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Hello Sunday Morning

Hello Sunday Morning is an Australian not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping people who want to change their relationship with alcohol.

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Celebrate Ageing

An organisation that focuses on combating ageism and building respect for older Australians.

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The Survivor Hub

The Survivor Hub is a safe space for people who have been impacted by sexual assault to gain knowledge, support and understanding about what the process of healing from sexual assault can look like at a practical, emotional and psychological level.

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1800 755 988
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Mon Fri 9am - 5pm

inTouch

inTouch specialises in working directly with migrant and refugee women who have experienced family violence and their communities.

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Sober In The Country

Advocates for rural communities to throw their weight behind friends opting to go alcohol free and who are fighting addiction in the same way they'd support a mate with depression, cancer, or a broken leg.

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Bush Tribe

An online peer support network of rural and remote Australians overcoming alcohol abuse or addiction.

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1300 222 222
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Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

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Turning Point

Turning Point is an Australian addiction research and education centre that provides treatment for people adversely affected by alcohol, drugs and gambling.

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Clean Slate Clinic

A healthcare social enterprise focused on helping Australians keen to detox from alcohol, safely from home.

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BreakThrough

BreakThrough is a program for family, friends and partners of people with addictive behaviours and offers practical strategies about how to talk to loved ones about their substance use, better respond to and manage challenging behaviours, and make self-care a priority.

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Self Management and Recovery Training SMART

SMART Recovery provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment or problem behaviours through evidence-based group self-help.

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The First Stop

The First Stop provides information and support for families of people with mental health concerns or alcohol and other drug use.

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Cracks In The Ice

Cracks in the Ice is a national online toolkit providing trusted and up-to-date information and resources about Crystal Methamphetamine (‘ice’) for the Australian community.

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Positive Choices

Positive Choices is an online portal to help Australian schools and communities access accurate, up-to-date evidence based alcohol and other drug education resources.

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TouchBase

Alcohol and Drug information for LGBTIQ+ Communities

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Youth Support + Advocacy Service YSAS

A leading youth health not-for-profit agency that enables young people experiencing serious disadvantage to access the resources and support they require to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.

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Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm

Women’s Alcohol & Drug Service WADS

Provides medical care, counselling and support to women with complex substance use and dependence, assessment, and care of infants exposed to drugs and alcohol during pregnancy.

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03 9527 9422
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The Mirabel Foundation

The only organisation in Australia specifically addressing the needs of children who have been orphaned or abandoned due to parental drug use.

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07 3236 1212
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Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Triple P = Positive Parenting Program

A suite of free parenting programs for parents and carers of children from birth to 16 years that provide simple and practical strategies to confidently manage behaviour and prevent problems developing.

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Healthy Heads in Trucks and Sheds

Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds focuses on providing people working in road transport, warehousing and logistics with tools, resources and programs to create safe, healthy working environments.

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HALT

HALT is passionate about providing tradies with the tools to have tough conversations about mental health and to support their mates when they’re going through challenging times.

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5 Ways To Wellbeing

5 Ways to Wellbeing’ introduces you to five simple and effective ways to improve your psychological and emotional health that are based on extensive international research.

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School Can't Australia

A parent/carer peer support community run through Facebook for school attendance difficulties.

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The Secret Life of Carers

Highlights the unique experiences of Australia's 2.65 million unpaid carers.

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Young Carers Network

Provides information and directs young carers to appropriate pathways for support.

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Ending Loneliness Together

Addressing the growing problem of loneliness in people living in Australia.

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Resolute Ready

An online global directory of services and organisations available to the community, military veterans, first responders, and their families.

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Polished Man

Polished Man asks people to paint one nail blue to ignite crucial conversations to end violence against women and children.

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The Wangaratta Area Suicide Prevention group (W.A.S.P) was formed in 2021 and brings together like minded members of the community to work towards reducing mental health and suicide stigma.

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Acknowledgement of Country: We acknowledge our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first peoples and Traditional Owners and custodians of the lands on which we live and work.  We recognise their continued connection to land, waters and culture and acknowledge the strength, resilience and endurance of the Stolen Generations Survivors.  We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

Acknowledgement of Lived Experience: We acknowledge those people in our community with a lived or living experience of suicide and mental ill-health.  We remember those we have lost to suicide and acknowledge the suffering suicide brings when it touches our lives.

Acknowledgement of Diversity: We acknowledge and embrace our LGBTIQ+ community and actively celebrate people of every ethnicity, faith, age, disability, culture, language, gender identity, sex and sexual orientation.  We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful culture where all of our community members feel safe and supported.

This website was funded by a grant provided by Ski for Life. Ski for Life Inc is an incorporated body whose members are committed to raising awareness and promoting mental health, wellbeing and suicide prevention. Their fundraising enables them to provide grants to groups undertaking projects which align with their mission. We are truly grateful for their support.