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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.
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.
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.
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.
New Live4Life Crew inducted
IN THE MEDIA - Warragul & Drouin Gazette - New Live4Life Crew inducted.
Forty young people from seven local secondary schools and education settings across Baw Baw Shire were inducted as youth mental health ambassadors at the recent Baw Baw Shire Live4Life Crew induction day.
Young advocates congratulated
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.
Region's first mental health first aid instructors to help youth with struggles
IN THE MEDIA - Suicide is the leading cause of death in youth aged 15-24 in Australia - and it's 40 per cent higher in rural and regional communities. Live4Life wants to change this.
The organisation is offering adults in the Break O’Day area the chance to learn how to support young people's mental health through their award-winning model.
Musician’s open garden a great success
IN THE MEDIA - Warragul & Drouin Gazette ‘Musician’s open garden a great success’ The recent opening of renowned musician Lisa Gerrard's garden, "The Cork Tree", raised $9088.30 for the Baw Baw Live4Life crew.
Students celebrate fifth year of Life4Life
IN THE MEDIA - The Warragul & Drouin Gazette ‘Students celebrate fifth year of Life4Life’ Celebrations have marked the fifth successful year of the Live4Life youth mental health program in Baw Baw Shire.
Recognising Ballarat’s youth mental health leaders
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.
Young people tackling mental health message
IN THE MEDIA - Mt Gambier Times ‘Young people tackling mental health message’ This year the Glenelg Live4Life crew’s theme ‘Be A Light In Someone’s Darkness’, is all about being there for others and encouraging young people to seek help and speak up when they need it most.
How the worst nightmare for a group of Macedon Ranges parents became a beacon of hope called Live4Life
IN THE MEDIA - Sunday Herald Sun 24/11/2024 How the worst nightmare for a group of Macedon Ranges parents became a beacon of hope called Live4Life.