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Community activities that improve youth mental health and reduce youth suicide.
Live4Life reaches 29,991 young people
29,991 young people living in rural and regional communities have now received evidence-based mental health education since Live4Life began!
Live4Life Latrobe Valley inducts first ever Crew
A very important milestone for Live4Life Latrobe Valley, as 29 young people were inducted as their community's inaugural Crew members at the Live4Life Latrobe Valley Induction Day on 18 February.
Michael’s Massive Murray Paddle
Creswick civil engineer Michael Parker has embarked upon an epic challenge raising funds for Live4Life and spreading a positive message of mental health with his Massive Murray Paddle for Mental Health!
Central Goldfields Crew member Ella announced Young Citizen of the Year
Congratulations to 2024 Crew member Ella who was awarded Central Goldfields Shire Young Citizen of the Year!
Recognising Ella's outstanding role in sporting achievement and as a Youth Mental Health Ambassador among her peers at Highview College, the award was presented at the Central Goldfields Shire Australia Day celebration in Maryborough.
Australia Day Medallion for Mia
Congratulations to 2024 Live4Life Baw Baw Crew member Mia, who has been awarded an Australia Day Medallion!
Presented at the annual 2025 Baw Baw Shire Council Australia Day Awards the Medallion honours Mia's commitment to her community through her participation in the Live4Life Baw Baw Crew.
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.
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.