IN THE MEDIA - Ballarat Times ‘Young advocates congratulated’ MEMBERS of the inaugural Ballarat Live4Life Crew have been recognised for their efforts to address mental health issues in Ballarat.

IN THE MEDIA - City of Ballarat ‘Recognising Ballarat’s youth mental health leaders’ A dedicated group of young people have played a vital role in addressing one of the leading issues for youth in Ballarat.

IN THE MEDIA - Kherington Aykens says she is "not a little kid anymore" and growing up is becoming more aware of the real world. A big part of that world has been recognising an acute youth mental health crisis and youth suicide as young lives lost in this community.

IN THE MEDIA - This connection seemed obvious to East Point Dragons, joining forces with Live4Life. Mental Health round is looming in the Ballarat Football Netball League female footy competition and the Dragons have been keen to find a way to do something bigger as a club.

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.

A rural youth mental health program is set to be delivered in the region for the first time, with eight secondary schools taking part.Ballarat is set to be the 10th major location and the first regional Victorian city to offer the program called Live4Life.

The Ballarat Times: The money for BSPN will go towards introducing the Live4Life youth mental health five-year program, which chair Des Hudson said will be an exciting opportunity for the city. “This will be the largest community that the Live 4 Life team have looked at building a community network of support,” he said.

The Ballarat Times: FRIENDS of India Network’s 2022 charity cricket match and black-tie gala dinner have been successful in raising funds for the Ballarat and District Suicide Prevention Network. The FIN community and their guests generated $75,000 this year which will benefit Ballarat Youth Services-led mental health program Live4Life, expected to reach 20,000 young people in schools over five years.