OzHelp Foundation's 10th anniversary celebration

On Friday 7 December 2012, OzHelp staff, Board members, supporters and people who have had a significant part to play in OzHelp’s 10 year journey, gathered at the ACT/National head office premises to remember and celebrate the milestones that have marked the impact of OzHelp’s influence over the last decade.

For details about OzHelp’s early years and the events that have been part of its fascinating 10 year journey, click on

https://ozhelp.org.au/site/events_gallery.php?task=detail&id=0007

World’s First National Report Card into Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Professor Allan Fels, Chair of the National Mental Health Commission has produced the first report card on mental health in the nation. He has urged Prime Minister, Premiers and Chief Ministers to reaffirm their commitment to mental health. The report card looks to take a whole-of-life approach as it affects every part of a person’s life and those around them.

While Australia leads the world in progressive mental health policy, it falls down in its service delivery. One in five Australian adults experience a mental health difficulty in any given year, and an estimated 7.29 million Australians aged 16 to 85 have a lived experience of mental illness. People with a severe mental illness have their life expectancy reduced by 25 years on average due to the increased likelihood of heart related conditions, diabetes and obesity. There are many contributing factors and there are no simple answers, but this demands immediate action.

For more information and to access the report card, click on http://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/our-report-card.aspx

Morning Tea open to all, with plenty of advice too

Morning tea open to all, with plenty of advice too: OzHelp in conjunction with StandBy Response Services conducted a morning tea at Karratha on World Suicide Prevention Day to provide people an opportunity to show support and commitment to suicide prevention.

Groups Link up to make mark against suicide

Groups link up to make mark against suicide: A morning tea at Karratha on World Suicide Prevention Day gave those who have lost loved ones to suicide, a chance to pay their respects, and for OzHelp staff to network with them and other suicide prevention organisations.

https://ozhelp.org.au/site/latest.php?task=detail&id=0023

Movember for the future of men’s health

Every November the Movember movement becomes active when men grow their moustache and rally support to help make a difference to the future of men’s health – have you given your donation yet? It’s not too late! Click on www.movember.com/au/donate/payment/member_id/5397057/ and support our OzHelp Movember team member.

Young, male or indigenous more likely to suicide: report | The Satellite

Young, male or indigenous more likely to suicide: report | The Satellite

Safe talk about suicide: Statistics in relation to those making calls to help lines, are beginning to reflect a greater willingness to talk about mental illness, and to understand more about the causes of suicide and its prevention.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/lifestyle/a/-/health/15141159/safe-talk-about-suicide/

OzHelp receives LIFE Award at the 2012 National Suicide Prevention Conference

The OzHelp Foundation is honoured to have been selected as recipient of the LIFE Award for the Business and Industry Category at the 2012 National Suicide Prevention Conference with the theme Innovation in Suicide Prevention – Bringing It Together.

Raising awareness about suicide (NT News)

Click on the link below to check out what OzHelp is doing to raise awareness about suicide in the NT region.

 

Raising awareness on deadly subject | News | NT News | Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia |
ntne www.ntnews.com.au 

OzHelp Foundation's 10th Anniversary Celebrations

The OzHelp Foundation is celebrating its 10th Anniversary at 10:30am on Friday 7 December, 2012 at its ACT national office. To register for this free event, click on the link below.

https://ozhelp.org.au/site/events.php?task=register&id=0059

OzHelp Foundation on Canberra's WIN News

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OzHelp Foundation

The OzHelp Foundation is a not for profit, community based mental health support organisation with a focus on suicide prevention in industry workplaces. Built on a vision to enhance the resilience of workers, the OzHelp Foundation also seeks to strengthen the influence and support of leaders within industry, community and corporate groups.