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How this mental health advocate is silently changing lives in rural Tasmania
IN THE MEDIA - Casey Musicka has dedicated her time to work with young people on Tasmania's East Coast to promote mental health and prevent suicide but now it's her turn to be recognised.
Daylesford College Live4Life members embrace Blue Tree project
IN THE MEDIA - The 2026 Daylesford College Live4Life members have officially joined the Blue Tree project, a movement that encourages communities to paint trees blue as striking visual reminders to speak up and help reduce mental health stigma.
Live4Life Crew inducted for 2026
IN THE MEDIA - A group of 44 students from eight local secondary schools were inducted as youth mental health ambassadors at the recent Baw Baw Shire Live4Life crew induction day.
Past Crew member Matilda Hasell joins Live4Life Board
Live4Life is very proud to announce that Matilda Hasell has taken up a position on its Board of Directors. As a past Crew member (and an inaugural member of Crew4Life), Matilda is the first person with experience of the Live4Life program as a participant to serve on the Board.
New young Crew members join Wellington Shire’s Live4Life program
Live4Life Wellington is pleased to announce that last week 30 young people were inducted into Wellington Shire’s Live4Life Crew. This is the first step for these committed and caring young people in becoming local community leaders and Mental Health Ambassadors.
Live4Life launches new Crew Engagement Toolkit
Thanks to generous support from the Insignia Community Foundation, Live4Life has launched a new Crew Engagement Toolkit as part of LOOP, our new e-portal for communities.
RACV extends support for Live4Life
RACV is extending its support for Live4Life with a funding extension will expand Live4Life’s youth mental health and suicide prevention program to additional regional communities.
Vale Noelene Ward
Last Friday, we bid a sad farewell to Noelene Ward, who passed away following a very short illness. Her contribution to Live4Life and other suicide prevention events and groups cannot be overstated.
Young people of Live4Life Break O’Day celebrate the achievements of 2025 with spectacular event
On Friday 14th November the Live4Life Break O’Day community came together at Fingal to celebrate a year of fantastic achievements with a spectacular event conceived, planned and run by Year 9 and 10 volunteers in the Live4Life Crew.
Live4Life Benalla’s success shows the power of youth-led mental health support
IN THE MEDIA - State Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland has called for youth-led mental health support to be extended into more vulnerable communities, following the success of Live4Life in Benalla. Ms Cleeland said Live4Life had become a vital and trusted program in Benalla.
Arnold Bloch Leibler visits Live4Life Woodend office
A cohort of clerks from our pro bono partners Arnold Bloch Leibler visited the Live4Life office on 5 December.
Pool mural shines bright
IN THE MEDIA - The Hamilton outdoor pool has a vibrant new feature thanks to the 2025 Live4Life crew, who are collaborating on a mural designed to promote mental health awareness.
Small Town Sing raises $1230 for Live4Life Benalla
IN THE MEDIA - Benalla Rural City Council says it is proud to celebrate the success of the Small Town Sing fundraiser, held during the Benalla Festival. Organised by local champions Adam Toms and Catherine Burton, the event brought together over 120 attendees for a night of music, connection and community spirit.
RACV extends support for Live4Life youth mental health program to more regional Victorian communities
IN THE MEDIA - RACV is extending its support for Live4Life, a groundbreaking youth-led mental health program that has trained over 33,500 young people since its launch. RACV General Manager Corporate Affairs Liz Carey said this funding extension will expand Live4Life youth mental health and suicide prevention programs to additional regional communities.
Prevention programs vital
IN THE MEDIA Midland Express - Support for youth mental health is urgently needed in Victorian rural and regional communities — and prevention programs are vital if we are going to make an impact.
Announcing the Live4Life Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)
Live4Life is proud to announce the inauguration of the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) and the appointment of YAC members: Alannah Sander, Laura Crozier, Jewel Burchell-Robins, Mina Beverley, Zinny Hunt, Zac Chu and Parker Tuckett.
Live4Life at Parliament House of Victoria
On Thursday 20 November, the Live4Life team gathered at Parliament House in Melbourne to deliver a special presentation at a Parliamentary Breakfast hosted by Legislative Assembly Speaker, the Hon. Maree Edwards MP.
Crew4Life launch 2025 poster in triplicate!
We all know good things come in threes! Crew4Life have turbo-charged their mental health messaging with THREE theme posters launched during World Mental Health Month of October.
LAP it UP has teamed up Josh’s Rainbow Eggs with a day of matched funding
Today is World Mental Health Day — a day to raise awareness around the world and mobilise efforts in support of mental health. This year, LAP it UP has teamed up with young entrepreneur Josh’s Rainbow Eggs to remember Sean McKinney.
In their own words: young people speak up for better mental health
World Mental Health Day — a day to raise awareness around the world and mobilise our efforts in support of mental health. This year, Mental Health Australia’s theme for 10 October is ‘Connect with your community’ and reminds us that our communities – the people and places where we feel safe, seen and heard – can help us feel cared for and supported, which is good for our mental health.