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Community activities that improve youth mental health and reduce youth suicide.
Young Tasmanians become mental health ambassadors for rural community
IN THE MEDIA - For the first time ever, young Tasmanians have become mental health ambassadors for the Break O'Day community through an award-winning youth mental health campaign.
Mental health training to support young people
IN THE MEDIA - Beyond the Bell Great Southern Coast applied to the In a Good Place program, on behalf of the Southern Grampians Live4Life Partnership Group, for funds to support the implementation of the Live4Life model in the Southern Grampians Shire.
Adults Can Access Youth Mental Health Training
IN THE MEDIA - Benalla Rural City Council in collaboration with the Live4Life program is offering Youth Mental Health First Aid training aimed at equipping adults with vital skills to support young individuals facing mental health challenges.
Youth mental health first aid training for adults offered in Benalla
IN THE MEDIA - Benalla Rural City Council in collaboration with the Live4Life program is offering youth mental health first aid training aimed at equipping adults with vital skills to support young individuals facing mental health challenges.
Mental health model expands
IN THE MEDIA - Macedon Ranges born and bread health promotion charity, Live4Life, has officially expanded into 14 local government areas (LGA), with its youth mental health and suicide prevention program crossing state borders.
Mental health milestone
IN THE MEDIA - Health promotion charity, Live4Life, which was born and bred in the Macedon Ranges has now reached more than 21,000 young people with its recent expansion in 2024.
Live4Life youth mental health program to begin in Wellington this year
IN THE MEDIA - WELLINGTON SHIRE Gippsland Times article by Stefan Bradley - Live4Life youth mental health program to begin in Wellington this year
Live4Life to expand in Ballarat schools in 2024
IN THE MEDIA - The award-winning Live4Life program - increasing mental health knowledge throughout Ballarat - will continue to grow in 2024. Returning for its second year, Live4Life is the only mental health education and youth suicide prevention model designed specifically for rural and regional communities.
Award-Winning Youth Mental Health Program coming to Wellington in 2024
Wellington Shire Council is delighted to announce that the innovative Live4Life youth mental health and suicide prevention program will commence in Wellington Shire in 2024.
Local Youths Lead Way For Their Peers
IN THE MEDIA - Baw Baw Shire Nearly 40 young people from eight secondary schools across Baw Baw Shire Council were inducted as local mental health ambassadors today, with the latest Live4Life crew ready to tackle youth mental health head on.
A Live4Life Glenelg celebration
IN THE MEDIA - Glenelg Shire On Friday 27 October, more than 225 secondary school students from across the Glenelg Shire were on hand in Portland for Live4Life Glenelg’s annual celebration event.
Raising funds for youth mental health
IN THE MEDIA - Sentinel Times Youth mental health and suicide prevention provided the motivation for South Gippsland Shire councillor Clare Williams to swim 1000 laps of the pool at Leongatha’s SPLASH centre, taking part in LAP it UP, an initiative of Youth Live4Life.
Celebrating young people and good mental health
IN THE MEDIA - Hamilton Spectator Southern Grampians Year 8 Students and community members gathered on Wednesday to celebrate our young people’s achievements and our local community’s work to strengthen mental health through the delivery of Live4Life.
Local a feature of Live4Life Melbourne Event
IN THE MEDIA - Portland Observer Live4Life held their annual dinner recently to celebrate their achievements and positive impact on young people in regional communities.
Laps for mental health
IN THE MEDIA - Midland Express - Swimmers are preparing to make laps for youth mental health awareness and suicide prevention in the Lap it Up challenge from October 1-15.
Moira Shire Council to celebrate student’s fight against mental health illness
IN THE MEDIA - Shepparton News - Moira Shire Council to celebrate student’s fight against mental health illness.
News from the Southern Grampians
Read the June 2023 edition for an overview of Live4Life, Crew updates and hear about the activities of the Southern Grampians Live4Life School and Community Partnership.
Live4Life supports Local Youth
IN THE MEDIA - The Mirage Maryborough Education Centre delivered accredited Youth Mental Health First Aid training for teachers and support workers along with Highview College and Council staff recently as part of the Central Goldfields Live4Life program.
Live4Life an unstoppable force
Live4Life crews from rural and regional communities across Victoria have been named finalists in the 7News Young Achiever Awards for the ‘Group Achievement in the Community’ Award.
Moira - Live4Life crews making a difference
Moira Shire Live4Life crews have been recognised for their work tackling mental health problems. They are finalists in the 7News Young Achiever Awards in the ‘Group Achievement in the Community’ category.