Mental Health Month: A chance to talk about youth mental health
October is Victorian Mental Health Month. This year, the focus is on young people, particularly those aged 16-25. It’s a great time to reflect on the mental health and wellbeing of…
Read MoreLife-changer growing
The Macedon Ranges’ award winning youth mental health program Live4Life looks set to be rolled out in regional Victoria. Both Benalla and Glenelg councils are already using the Live4Life model, having…
Read MoreMacedon Ranges teens launch Live4Life program
The Macedon Ranges’ launch of the 2018 Live4Life Program featured in the Star Weekly last week. See the full article here.
Read MoreUnique partnership – Students launch youth mental health initiative
The Midland Express reports on the launch of the Macedon Ranges’ 2018 Live4Life Program. “Chain Reaction – Your Choices Matter is the theme chosen for the award-winning Live4Life program in…
Read MoreLife Program a Winner
MACEDON Ranges’ innovative Live4Life program has won a national 2017 LIFE Award for Excellence in Suicide Prevention. Established in 2010, the mental health education sessions for Year 8 students involve secondary…
Read MoreLive4Life initiative wins national suicide prevention award
MEDIA RELEASE 1 August 2017 Live4Life initiative wins national suicide prevention award Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s Live4Life initiative has been recognised at the 2017 LiFE Awards for Excellence in Suicide…
Read MoreLive4Life receives a LiFE Award for excellence in suicide prevention
Congratulations to Macedon Ranges Shire Council who were awarded the LiFE Award – Community Development (organisation) for Live4Life at the National Suicide Prevention Conference in Brisbane on Friday 28 July…
Read MoreTaking the lead on mental health
Article by Carolyn Rance Risk of serious mental illness and suicide is rising among young Australians. Many seek help only reluctantly. It is not a problem that is going away….
Read MoreLive4Life inspiring youth
MACEDON Ranges’ flagship mental health program Live4Life was launched for 2017 in Kyneton last week. A partnership between the shire’s five secondary colleges, Cobaw Community Health and Macedon Ranges Health and…
Read MoreLive4Life mental health first aid course helps families and isolated youth in rural Victoria
ABC Central Victoria News By Larissa Romensky More than 5,000 residents in a central Victorian shire have completed a youth mental health first aid course dramatically reducing their once high…
Read MoreLive4Life named as finalist for VicHealth Awards 2016
Victoria’s greatest health promotion projects have been recognised for their dedication to creating and supporting healthier and happier communities across the state at VicHealth’s annual awards night. Winners of the…
Read More‘It’s OK to be Different’ Celebrated for Live4Life 2016!
The Live4Life 2016 initiative was celebrated by over 600 Year 8 students from across the Macedon Ranges Shire yesterday at Braemar College, Woodend. The event was planned and hosted by…
Read More$500 Donation!
Life4Life has just received a donation of $500 from the Newham Garden Club. The donation comes from the proceeds of their bi-annual Plant Sale, which raises money for community projects. …
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