The Lockie Project – Raising important funds for youth mental health

News story from Riverine Herald, published 4 July 2025

Gayle Golonski presents a cheque for $848 to Benalla Mayor Bernie Hearn and the Live4Life team, on behalf of The Lockie Project. (Courtesy Riverine Herald)

Benalla Rural City Council has thanked the Lockie Project for its generous donation of $848 to the localLive4Life program.

These funds will be used to provide teen and youth mental health first aid training, a vital component of the Live4Life initiative, which equips young people with the skills to support their peers during mental health challenges.

This marks the third consecutive year that the Lockie Project has donated to Live4Life Benalla, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to supporting youth mental health in the Rose City.

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