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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.
Crew4Life Animation - It’s okay not to be okay
We all have hard times and most of us struggle in silence. Sometimes all it takes is the support of a loved one or someone you trust to lift some of the weight off your shoulders. You never know what they are going through either. Just remember it’s okay not to be okay and it’s okay to ask for support.
Hepburn Crew's celebratory tour de force
Live4Life Hepburn Crew held their Celebration Day event at Daylesford College on Friday 8 November. Congratulations to Crew members Caitlin, Martha, Rose, Jaimie, Lucy, Tilli, Ludo, Zac & Callum who were there on the day to oversee an incredible, high-energy program of presentations and activities!
Southern Grampians celebrate disco style
Southern Grampians Crew hosted an amazing disco-themed Celebration event at the Hamilton Indoor Leisure and Aquatic Centre on 31 October. A packed program included Western District Health Service CEO Rowena Clift presenting the Crew members with certificates recognising the awesome contribution they have made to young people's mental health initiatives this year.
Break O'Celebration Day
A fabulous BreakO'Day Celebration Day was held on 14 November! The Crew took the lead in welcoming several distinguished guests, then presenting and hosting an amazing event full of colour and fun and excitement.
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.
Central Goldfields Awesome Foursome
Incredible Celebration Day at Highview College on Friday 25 October! Huge congratulations to Ella, Josh, Connor and Curtis — the four fabulous members of the inaugural Live4Life Central Goldfields Crew.
Glenelg Crew celebrates a great year
Fantastic Celebration from the LiveLife Glenelg Crew on Friday 8 November! Over 200 Year 8 students bussed in from around the shire to meet at the Portland Civic Hall for the formalities, and then enjoy some fun activities at nearby Henty Park.
Wellington Crew celebrates 2024
Wellington Crew celebrated their first year of Live4Life on November 12, showcasing the 2024 theme, “Speak Kind, you may just change someone's mind”.
Benalla Live4Life Walk for Mental Health 16 Nov
On Saturday 16 November, Alex, Andrew, Mikayla, Sophie and Erin will all be walking for 12 hours around Lake Benalla to raise funds and awareness of mental health, with all money raised to be donated to Live4Life.
Baw Baw Celebration climbs high
The Live4Life Baw Baw Crew came together for their end-of-year Celebration Day at the Summit Adventure Park on Monday 28 October.
Benalla Celebration Day a festival of positive mental health
Live4Life Benalla's Crew Celebration Day took place on October 22 at the Glasshouse, Benalla Lakeside Community Centre. And it was huge! Over 40 Crew members welcomed staff, Partnership Group members and Year 8 students from FCJ College and Benalla P-12 College.
Macedon Ranges Celebration Day
Big Live4Life Celebration Day event hosted by the Macedon Ranges Crew on Tuesday 22nd October! Over 400 Year 8 students from Sacred Heart College Kyneton, Braemar College and Gisborne Secondary College gathered at the brand new Regional Sports Precinct in New Gisborne.
Live4Life marks year
IN THE MEDIA - Maryborough District Advertiser: Central Goldfields’ first ever Live4Life Crew hosted an end of year celebration at Highview College, marking the importance of youth mental health.
World-renowned musician Lisa Gerrard supports Live4Life Baw Baw
Golden Globe-winning musician Lisa Gerrard will open the gates to her lavish garden, The Cork Tree, at her Drouin West property on 2nd November, raising money for the Life4Life Baw Baw youth mental health and suicide prevention program.
Benalla students to walk for 12 hours for mental health awareness while raising funds for Live4Life
IN THE MEDIA - Five Benalla students are taking a proactive step to raise awareness of mental health, and funds for Live4Life.
LAP it UP Final Weekend Matched Funding thanks to DON, Concord Music Publishing and Josh's Rainbow Eggs
We are delighted to announce that, thanks to some very generous partners, DON, Concord Music Publishing and Josh’s Rainbow Eggs, all donations made from 12am Friday 25 October will be matched — DOUBLING donations up to $10,000 for the final weekend of LAP it UP!
Melbourne Uni completes Crew evaluation
We were delighted to welcome guests and online attendees to the presentation of the University of Melbourne Report, ‘Catching up with the Crew’ generously hosted by our pro bono partners Arnold Bloch Leibler on Thursday 17 October.