Live4Life given five year surety

News story from Warragul & Drouin Gazette, published 11 June 2025

Youth Live4Life is making a difference i regional areas, participants and administrators say. (Supplied: Baw Baw Shire Council)

Youth mental health program "Live4Life" has gained surety with Baw Baw Shire to serve as the lead agency for the next five years.

Councillors were unanimous in their decision despite a resident's claim the role should fall to the state government or health system. Crs Suzanne Allen and Kate Wilson pointed out the program was fully funded from external sources instead of ratepayers.

"Renewing council's role as lead agency will ensure this valuable program continues to support young people where it matters most; early, locally and together," Cr Allen said.

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