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LAP it UP 2025 - Entries now open
LAP it UP is a 4-week swim challenge from October 1-28 where you raise funds to support youth mental health in rural and regional areas. REGISTER NOW
University of Melbourne study of Live4Life finds long-lasting benefits for young people post-school
New research by University of Melbourne finds that rural and regional young people develop valuable advocacy and employment pathways skills through Live4Life Crew participation, generating long-lasting benefits in the young volunteers’ post-school lives.
The Lockie Project – Raising important funds for youth mental health
IN THE MEDIA Riverine Herald
Benalla Rural City Council has thanked the Lockie Project for its generous donation of $848 to the localLive4Life program.
Mental health leadership program kicks off
IN THE MEDIA Mt Gambier Times
GLENELG Shire’s next generation of mental health leaders are making their mark in 2025, with the induction of 42 passionate Year 9 and 10 Live4Life Glenelg Crew members and a powerful series of youth-led Launch Days held throughout May.
Live4Life given five year surety
IN THE MEDIA Warragul & Drouin Gazette
Youth mental health program "Live4Life" has gained surety with Baw Baw Shire to serve as the lead agency for the next five years.
Youth Advisory Committee: We want you!
Are you 18-25 years old? Passionate about improving youth mental health?
Live4Life is proud to announce the inauguration of the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) . We want you to represent and embed the voices of young people within Live4Life! APPLY HERE
Des our powerhouse Live4Life Community Champion
Live4Life is proud to announce that its annual Community Champion Award winner for 2024 is Ballarat Councillor, former Mayor and Victoria Police Youth Resource Officer, Des Hudson OAM.
2025 Live4Life Dinner biggest ever
More than 300 guests came together at the RACV City Club on Saturday 31 Mar to celebrate at the biggest ever Live4Life Annual Dinner.
Inspiring Healthy Minds
IN THE MEDIA North Eastern Advertiser
Live4Life Break O’Day has introduced the members of its 2025 Crew with a launch event held in St Helens recently. The event was planned and hosted by the Year 9 and 10 members of the Live4Life Crew.
Young people of Live4Life lead the way in National Volunteer Week 19–25 May
We are thrilled to announce National Volunteer Week 2025 will celebrate the power of volunteering to bring people together with the theme ‘Connecting Communities’. Volunteering creates lasting relationships that enrich lives and strengthen our communities. Join us as we explore how volunteering promotes community engagement, connection and belonging.
Live4Life reaches over 2,400 students with mental health program in Ballarat
IN THE MEDIA RACV
Youth Live4Life has announced that it has reached more than 2,400 students in the Ballarat region with critical youth mental health training.
2024 Live4Life Annual Report
The 2024 Live4Life Annual Report is now published! Read about all the incredible achievements across the Live4Life communities in Victoria and Tasmania in 2024.
Ballarat’s newest mental health leaders inducted as part of Live4Life rollout
IN THE MEDIA City of Ballarat website
Ballarat’s young people are more equipped than ever with mental health knowledge as the award-winning Live4Life program embarks on another year in Ballarat.
Herald Sun - A proven suicide beater
IN THE MEDIA Herald Sun
Opinion Piece by Bernard Galbally
'Mental ill-health and suicide among young people is an urgent national problem — and it is alarmingly acute in rural and regional areas. Latest figures from the ABS show that the suicide rate in regional Australia is more than 50% higher than in major cities. The over-representation of these communities is an escalating crisis which demands action.
New young Crew members join Wellington’s Live4Life program
Live4Life Wellington is pleased to announce that on Tuesday 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.
Break O’Day Launches 2025 Crew
Live4Life Break O’Day introduced the members of the 2025 Crew with a memorable launch event at the Bendigo Bank Community Stadium on Wednesday 9th April.
Youth Live4Life program helping teens to deal with mental health issues
IN THE MEDIA - ABC NEWS, Published 9 April 2025
There are smiles, raucous laughter and friendly greetings in a large room in a Victorian council office building as a group of teenagers sit down to watch a video presentation.
This is not your usual school excursion — it's Live4Life, a mental health education program that equips young people with the skills to save lives in a mental health crisis.
Live4Life launch latest Crew
IN THE MEDIA - Maryborough District Advertiser ‘Live4Life launch latest crew’
Live4Life Central Goldfields hosted their annual crew launch last Thursday morning at Highview College, inducting this year’s theme and five new members.
Live4Life Central Goldfields Launch Latest Crew
IN THE MEDIA -Mirage News Live4Life Central Goldfields Launch Latest Crew
Yesterday, Live4Life Central Goldfields hosted their annual Live4Life Central Goldfields Crew launch, inducting five new members and welcoming back two from last year's Crew.