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As Lifeline prepares for further increases in demand over the weeks ahead, they are reminding Australians not to hesitate to reach out for support if they are experiencing loneliness and in need of connection. Dr Anna Brooks, Chief Research Officer of the Lifeline Research Office says loneliness and social isolation can be brought about – … Continued
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Wednesday 18 December 2024 key points Family members surveyed for headspace’s new National Family Mental Health Survey reveal connecting with friends (41%) and family (39%) has the most positive effect on their young people’s mental health. For those with strained relationships or more complicated family dynamics, the holiday season can be one of the … Continued
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MEDIA ALERT Invitation to Attend: 2nd Annual Manly Spin-a-thon – Raising Funds for Youth Mental Health Frenchs Forest, NSW – 4 December 2024: Proveda Foundation in collaboration with ANTHEMCYCLE and the Manly Business Chamber are thrilled to invite media to attend the 2nd annual Manly Spin-a-thon – an outdoor, stationary spin … Continued
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Please see SANE Australia’s response to the NDIS change to how Music and Art Therapies are funded About us: Contact Gayle McNaught for more information: 0401 625 905
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Australia, USA, Ireland: Hundreds of men across three continents will take their first steps at dawn today in an extraordinary display of global solidarity for men’s mental health, walking 60 kilometres to represent the 60 men lost to suicide every hour worldwide. The third annual ’60 for 60′ walk, organised by men’s wellbeing charity WNOW, … Continued
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The Australian Government’s proposed legislation to restrict social media access for people under 16 risks seriously harming Australia’s disabled young people. Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) joins other disability advocacy organisations in opposing the blanket ban outlined in the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024. Instead, it calls for a … Continued
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The answer, say UNSW researchers, is a resounding yes, with their digital companions set to play a key role. Loneliness has been described as a modern-day epidemic in Australia: a 2023 report, for example, found loneliness doubled someone’s risk of chronic disease, and was estimated to cost Australia’s health system $2.7 billion annually. And the NSW … Continued
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For immediate release MEDIA ALERT With more than 21,000 impacted, ACT holds inaugural Suicide Memorial Service & Sunflower Ceremony Over the past three years in the ACT 156 people have died by suicide, with up to 135 people directly affected by each of those deaths – that is more than 21,000 people impacted. Given … Continued
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The Art Gallery of New South Wales and Black Dog Institute are proud to reveal key research findings demonstrating the positive impact of Culture Dose for Kids, a flagship arts and mental health program that has significantly reduced anxiety in children aged 9–12. Designed to help children experiencing anxiety, Culture Dose for Kids has been … Continued
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WINGS of Hope Gathering Returns to Inspire Hope and Remember those Lost to Suicide The annual, free event unites community members impacted by suicide with a special memorial and morning tea Frenchs Forest, NSW – 18 November 2024: For this year’s Global Day of Remembrance for the International Survivors of Suicide … Continued
