Pay It Forward Day 2014

What if we each helped another each day – imagine the difference that would make! Plan now what you can do on Pay It Forward Day, 24/4/14.
http://payitforwardday.com/countries/australia/

Enjoy the Easter Long Weekend

This Easter long weekend, enjoy the break, be mindful of your health, and keep an eye out for each other. For immediate help, https://ozhelp.org.au/site/who_gettinghelp.php#help

OzHelp's YouTube channel

Check out some of the items on our YouTube platform to see what OzHelp has been doing here
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5fW-EpwuW_bl9YBfjFPTXg

Taking a closer look at mental health in mining

Putting the spotlight on mental health in the mining sector
http://blogs.crikey.com.au/croakey/2014/03/30/putting-the-spotlight-on-mental-health-in-the-mining-sector/

Mindframe Media’s guidelines on reporting ABS suicide figures

Urging media when reporting on the latest ABS suicide stats to follow Mindframe Media’s guidelines.
More information here - http://www.mindframe-media.info/for-media/resource-downloads

OzHelp offices across the country are delivering their services

A variety of OzHelp training and support services are being delivered this week in all our locations - ACT, Regional NSW, NT and WA.
More information here - https://ozhelp.org.au/site/whatwedo_categories.php

Continue to make a difference after World Health Day

Find out more about continuing the good work from World Health Day 2014 here
http://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day/2014/en/

OzHelp in Queanbeyan today

HHCs and EHWP sessions are being delivered by OzHelp’s Regional NSW team in Queanbeyan today. Keep up the great work!

National Youth Week 2014

National Youth Week starts today – our voice, our impact! Check out the website for more info here
http://www.youthweek.com/

Latest ABS data on Australia's suicide rate

Latest ABS data released, shows Australia's #suicide rate continues to be unacceptably high. See ABS report at http://bit.ly/1i5Zq9K

Need help living a healthy lifestyle?

Are you living a healthy lifestyle? Check out some of the online resources we have on the OzHelp website here
https://ozhelp.org.au/site/resources_health.php

A mail out this week about Apprentice House

There’s a mail out happening this week to hundreds of contacts about Apprentice House. Read more here
https://ozhelp.org.au/site/latest.php?task=detail&id=0042

Learn about OzHelp through our audio and visual media resources

Have you checked out the audio and visual media resources on our website lately? Click here
https://ozhelp.org.au/site/resources_videos.php

OzHelp A.L.E.R.T. App now for Apple and Android

Did you know that OzHelp has an A.L.E.R.T. app. to accompany our A.L.E.R.T. course? Follow the links to the App Store and Google Play here
https://ozhelp.org.au/site/ozhelp_foundation_app.php

Active April 2014

It’s Active April! Step up the amount of physical activity in your life and get more active, more often. Find out how here
https://www.activeapril.vic.gov.au/

Another busy week for OzHelp

A.L.E.R.T. and TTU sessions are being delivered by OzHelp staff all this week in the ACT, Regional NSW and NT regions. Go team!

For more information on what OzHelp can offer your workplace
www.ozhelp.org.au
or call 1300 694 357

Mental health at work, what should team leaders know?

Mental health at work: What every team leader should know. Check it out here
http://www.forbes.com/sites/hesterlacey/2014/03/19/mental-health-at-work-what-every-team-leader-should-know/

OzHelp's Training Calender for 2014

Check out OzHelp’s training calendar and register for upcoming C4L, ASIST and ASIST Tune Up courses here
https://ozhelp.org.au/site/training_calendar.php

Neighbour Day 2014

The community you want starts at your front door! Find out more about Neighbour Day this Sunday 30/3/14, here
http://www.neighbourday.org/

Helpful ways to handle rejection in life

Helpful ways to handle rejection in life. Find out from those who’ve been through it here
http://thoughtcatalog.com/michael-koh/2014/03/11-people-reveal-the-best-way-to-handle-rejection-in-life/

Life Skills Tool Box is now a 24 hour ASQA accredited program

The Life Skills Tool Box is now a 24 hour ASQA accredited program. Find out more here
https://ozhelp.org.au/site/resources_videos.php?task=detail&id=0011

Learn about some of the current projects for OzHelp

What are a few of OzHelp’s current projects being worked on? Find out here
https://ozhelp.org.au/site/current_projects.php

Understand how geography is a silent killer in Australia

Unravelling why geography is Australia’s biggest silent killer. Read more here
http://theconversation.com/unravelling-why-geography-is-australias-biggest-silent-killer-23238

The OzHelp App now available for Apple and Android

OzHelp’s A.L.E.R.T. app. is now available via the App. Store and Google Play. Get the links here
https://ozhelp.org.au/site/ozhelp_foundation_app.php

16 years of ReachOut.com

Happy 16th Birthday to ReachOut.com #youthmh Keep up the great work!

OzHelp WA finish offshore sessions

OzHelp’s WA staff were offshore again last week delivering HHCs, A.L.E.R.T. and HWBC sessions. Check out more info here
https://ozhelp.org.au/site/latest.php?task=detail&id=0045

Blueprint for mental health in the mining industry released

Blueprint for mental health in the mining industry released. More information here
http://www.himh.org.au/home/news-and-media/news/2014/blueprint-for-mental-health-in-the-mining-industry-released/_nocache

Find out about upcomming OzHelp events for 2014

Check out OzHelp’s training calendar and register for upcoming 2014 Conversations for Life courses here
https://ozhelp.org.au/site/training_calendar.php

MHCA CEO Frank Quinlan says crossroads report highlights failure of current mental health system

MHCA CEO Frank Quinlan says #crossroads report highlights fundamental failure of our current #mentalhealth systemhttps://mhca.org.au/media-releases/crossroads-report-highlights-systemic-failure-mental-health

Read more about OzHelp's Conversations for Life

Conversations for Life is for everyone, particularly those who are interested in keeping others safe and connected. More info here https://ozhelp.org.au/site/lifeboat_and_conversations_for_life.php

Continuing that RUOK conversation

What do you do after asking #ruok? Sit still.https://twitter.com/ruokday/status/441403334683934721/photo/1

Suicide Prevention Australia is celebrating the 11th Annual LiFE Awards

Is there a #suicideprevention professional making an outstanding contribution in your world? Nominate them here
http://suicidepreventionaust.org/conferences/pages/lifeawards.html

Learn more about the Life Skills Tool Box

Foster the importance of living a physically and mentally healthy lifestyle. Find out more about the re-developed Life Skills Tool Box here https://ozhelp.org.au/site/whatwedo_categories.php?task=detail&id=0001

Life Skills Tool Box presentation at the 2014 Mental Health Conference

Check out the video from the inaugural 2014 Mental Health Conference about our re-developed Life Skills Tool Box here

Harmony Day 2014

Many stories – one Australia. Share your story on Harmony Day this Friday 21/3/14, here
http://www.harmony.gov.au/

OzHelp WA going offshore

OzHelp’s WA staff are offshore for the next 3 days delivering HHCs, A.L.E.R.T. and HWBC sessions. Check out info here

Melanoma March 2014

Small steps make a big difference! Join the Melanoma March this Sunday 23/3/14
More information here - http://www.melanoma.org.au/

World Sleep Day 2014

Find out some helpful tips on better sleep, today on World Sleep Day herehttp://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/

OzHelp WA heading offshore again

OzHelp’s WA staff are offshore again next week delivering HHCs, A.L.E.R.T. and HWBC sessions. Check out info herehttps://ozhelp.org.au/site/latest.php?task=detail&id=0045

Want more information on OzHelp's Conversations for Life?

Heard about Conversations for Life?
Check out the details
https://ozhelp.org.au/site/lifeboat_and_conversations_for_life.php

Celebrate World Kidney Day 2014

Take a selfie drinking a glass of water today in support of World Kidney Day. More info here
http://www.worldkidneyday.org/drink-glass-water

Check out OzHelp's A.L.E.R.T. app

Check out info on mental health, safer gambling and healthy lifestyle tips on OzHelp’s A.L.E.R.T. app here

Submit an abstract for the 2014 National Suicide Conference

Submit an abstract for the 2014 National #SuicidePrevention Conference at http://suicidepreventionaust.org/conferences/ . Closes 4 April #NSCP14

cbus Super to target and support suicide prevention initiatives

@CbusSuper to target suicide prevention initiatives - The Sustainability Reporthttp://www.thesustainabilityreport.com.au/cbus-super-to-target-suicide-prevention-initiatives/4708/

Should we pay people to look after their health?

Should we pay people to look after their health?
An interesting discussion article from the conversation.com

http://theconversation.com/should-we-pay-people-to-look-after-their-health-24012

OzHelp Foundation publications

OzHelp has a range of free publications available for you to download here. Check them out here
https://ozhelp.org.au/site/resources_publications.php

Apprentice House completed and awaiting residents

Apprentice House is now completed and awaiting residents! Find out more here
https://ozhelp.org.au/site/latest.php?task=detail&id=0042

OzHelp hosting a workshop for mental health professionals on 31/03/14

Are you a mental health professional providing individual therapy to clients? OzHelp is hosting a workshop on 31/3/14 for you.

More information: https://ozhelp.org.au/site/events.php?task=detail&id=0140

Registrations close March 24th

An interesting article on suicide and language

Suicide and language: Why we need to avoid using the word 'commit'. Read more here
http://www.psychology.org.au/Content.aspx?ID=5048

OzHelp's first ever off shore sessions

Check out OzHelp’s latest news, including our first opportunity to provide services offshore at
https://ozhelp.org.au/site/latest.php

Read about some of the upcoming projects for the OzHelp Foundation

Check out just a few of the current projects that OzHelp Foundation staff are working on at the moment here
https://ozhelp.org.au/site/current_projects.php

Unsure what the recommended amount of exercise per week is?

How many minutes of exercise is now recommended each week? Check out the new guidelines athttp://ab.co/1dSbk5H

Short course on suicide prevention hosted by University of Sydney

Check out this short course on suicide prevention being hosted by the University of Sydney’s BMRI here
http://sydney.edu.au/bmri/education/short-courses/suicide-prevention.php

Learn more about OzHelp's Conversations for Life (C4L)

Suicide is a significant social problem in Australia today. Reduce the risk before it becomes a crisis. Learn about C4L here
https://ozhelp.org.au/site/lifeboat_and_conversations_for_life.php

Unsure about what language to use when discussind mental illness?

Are you aware of the preferred language when referring to mental illness? Check out  pic.twitter.com/SIAhvSKxm1

List of current OzHelp Projects for 2014

Check out just a few of the current projects that OzHelp Foundation staff are working on at the moment here
https://ozhelp.org.au/site/current_projects.php

Start a new conversation today

Can you help someone feel they're not alone? Belonging: It actually makes us as strong as steel pic.twitter.com/VrM4ZnBViJ

OzHelp staff conduction sessions in 3 states today!

OzHelp staff are out onsite today in NT, WA and ACT delivering BBQ, HHC and TTU sessions.
For more information on what OzHelp can offer your workplace
www.ozhelp.org.au
1300 OZHELP - 1300 694 951

Tips and suggestions for a 30min lunchtime walk

 30 min. lunchtime walk today anyone? Check out the new physical activity guidelines at
http://www.abc.net.au/health/thepulse/stories/2014/02/12/3942684.htm#.UvqqCgLr7WI.twitter

OzHelp ASIST workshop on March 20-21st 2014

OzHelp is hosting a workshop where you can learn to recognise and respond appropriately to a person at risk of suicide. Find out about ASIST here
https://ozhelp.org.au/site/events.php?task=detail&id=0126

Registrations close March 14, 2014

OzHelp Foundation: helping tackle the difficult issue of suicide

Suicide is a significant social problem in Australia today. Reduce the risk before it becomes a crisis. Learn about Conversations for Life here
https://ozhelp.org.au/site/lifeboat_and_conversations_for_life.php

Suicide and language: Why we need to avoid using the ‘Commit’ word. Read more here
http://www.psychology.org.au/Content.aspx?ID=5048

University of Sydney sort course on suicide prevention

Check out this short course on suicide prevention being hosted by the University of Sydney’s BMRI here
http://sydney.edu.au/bmri/education/short-courses/suicide-prevention.php
Course starts March 15

List of all events OzHelp is hosting this year

Missed registering for the first of the brand new Conversations for Life (C4L) workshops? Check out dates for the rest of the year here
https://ozhelp.org.au/site/events.php

The first Conversations for Life for 2014 today

Conversations for life (C4L) is happening today! Reduce the risk of suicide before it becomes a crisis. Find out more here
https://ozhelp.org.au/site/lifeboat_and_conversations_for_life.php

Registrations close for the Grief Toolbox on 20/02/2014

Registrations close this Thu. 20/2/14 for the Grief Toolbox being hosted by OzHelp. For more information and to register click here https://ozhelp.org.au/site/events.php?task=detail&id=0133

OzHelp recommending other services to help you out

February is FebFast. Got a bad habit you want to break? Find out more here
http://febfast.org.au/

Everyday, people can do amazing things. Check out details here
http://www.everydayhero.com.au/home/about_us

Change the conversation about body image today! Find out more here
http://thebutterflyfoundation.org.au/awareness-campaigns/

Information about the Apprentice Housing Project

OzHelp is getting behind an important project in Canberra for 1st and 2nd year trade apprentices. For more info here https://ozhelp.org.au/site/latest.php?task=detail&id=0042

New OzHelp A.L.E.R.T. App

Check out info on mental health, safer gambling and other healthy lifestyle tips on the new OzHelp A.L.E.R.T. app https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/a.l.e.r.t./id674020842?l=en&mt=8

Need help making this the year to quit smoking

Make this the year to quit smoking! Find out how here http://www.livelifewell.nsw.gov.au/livelifewell/quitsmoking/best_way2_quit.html

A donation with a difference

A donation with a difference! Read more here https://ozhelp.org.au/site/who_goodnews.php

Free booklets for healthy eating

Download free recipe booklets for healthy, cost saving eating here http://livelighter.com.au/get-involved/resources.aspx

Reduce the risk of suicide before it becomes a crisis

How do you reduce the risk of suicide before it becomes a crisis? Find out more here https://ozhelp.org.au/site/lifeboat_and_conversations_for_life.php

OzHelp conduction sessions across Australia today!

Ozhelp LSTB sessions are being delivered in WA and NSW today, plus TTUs and A.L.E.R.T. in the ACT and NT. More info https://ozhelp.org.au/site/whatwedo_categories.php

Keep the healthy new years' resolution going

Have you decided this is the year to make healthier choices? Read more here
http://www.livelifewell.nsw.gov.au/livelifewell/index.html

1st or 2nd year trade apprentice looking for affordable housing?

Are you a 1st or 2nd year trade apprentice looking for affordable housing in Canberra? If so, click here https://ozhelp.org.au/site/latest.php?task=detail&id=0042

OzHelp Grief Toolbox For Professionals

Do you provide support to people experiencing grief? OzHelp is hosting a workshop on 27/2/14 that can help. Info - https://ozhelp.org.au/site/events.php?task=detail&id=0133

OzHelp CEO talks about the Apprentice House Project

OzHelp’s CEO, Tony Holland, talks about an important project we’re supporting in 2014. https://ozhelp.org.au/site/resources_videos.php?task=detail&id=0010

Remember to be sun safe during this latest heatwave

Check out the Cancer Council ACT’s web widget here, and be sunsmart this summer!
https://ozhelp.org.au/site/sun_smart_web_widget.php

A busy 2 days for OzHelp

Yesterday and today are busy for OzHelp, helping people accross the country.
On Thursday OzHelp conducted HHCs, TTUs, BBQs, and Life Skills sessions in the ACT, NT and WA.
Today, C4L sessions start in WA, as well as BBQs, HHCs and TTUs in the ACT and NT.
For more information on what OzHelp can offer your workplace.
 click here
or
call 1300 OZHELP

Check out the Appreciate A Mate App!

#AppreciateAMate one message at a time! Check out the app here
https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/appreciate-a-mate/id785807039?mt=8

Learn more about our ASIST Workshops

Do you know how to respond to someone who may be at risk of suicide? Find out more about ASIST workshops here
https://ozhelp.org.au/site/training_calendar.php

or call OZHelp on 1300 OZHELP

Support Apps provided by OzHelp

For strategies on how to build personal resilience, check out the free OzHelp and A.L.E.R.T. apps. For more info -https://ozhelp.org.au/site/ozhelp_foundation_app.php

Looking for more information about the 2014 Apprentice House Project?

Find out here about a new project launching in 2014 helping trade apprentices in Canberra with affordable housing. 
https://ozhelp.org.au/site/latest.php?task=detail&id=0042

Limiting your alcohol consumption over the long weekend

Celebrating with a few drinks this Australia Day? Do you know how much alcohol is too much? Check the facts here - http://www.livelifewell.nsw.gov.au/livelifewell/alcohol/too_much.html

WA staff finish a week offshore

Our WA staff have been offshore all week delivering A.L.E.R.T. and HHC sessions, health checks & support on a huge chartered vessel. Well done! For more information on what OzHelp can offer your workplace, visit www.ozhelp.org.au or call us on 1300 OZHELP

Looking for more information about OzHelp

Check out our free fact sheets on the OzHelp website by clicking here
https://ozhelp.org.au/site/resources_factsheets.php

Check out OzHelp’s training calendar and register for upcoming 2014 ASIST and ASIST Tune Up courses here - https://ozhelp.org.au/site/training_calendar.php

OzHelp is hosting a ‘Grief toolbox for Professionals’ workshop on 27/2/14. For details and to register, click here - https://ozhelp.org.au/site/events.php?task=detail&id=0133

For more information you can go to www.ozhelp.org.au or call us on 1300 OZHELP

Find out more information about OzHelp's involvement in the Apprentice House 2014 Project

Hear about OzHelp’s role in the Apprentice Housing Project launching in 2014 here
https://ozhelp.org.au/site/resources_videos.php?task=detail&id=0009

The new Life Skills Tool Box is almost here

The re-developed T4T Life Skills Tool Box is almost complete. Stay tuned for changes on our website here
https://ozhelp.org.au/site/whatwedo_categories.php?task=detail&id=0001

A couple of Apps to help you out

There’s an app. for that! Have you downloaded the OzHelp App. yet? Click here - https://ozhelp.org.au/site/ozhelp_foundation_app.php

12 weeks to a healthier life - why not give it a go! Find out details here - http://swapit.gov.au/tools-to-shape-up

Need help keeping a New Year Resolution?

Need help keeping a new year resolution?
Why not commit this year to making healthier choices to Live Life Well. Read more here - http://livelighter.com.au/Recipe

OzHelp WA Office to go offshore!

OzHelp staff in WA are offshore all this week delivering A.L.E.R.T. and HHC sessions + health checks and support on a huge chartered vessel!
For more information on what OzHelp can offer your workplace, read here - https://ozhelp.org.au/site/whatwedo_categories.php
or call our office 1300 OZHELP

Looking for Tips to help cut back on your alcohol?

With Australia Day celebrations just over a week away, here are some tips on cutting down how much alcohol you drink. Read more here - http://www.livelifewell.nsw.gov.au/livelifewell/alcohol/cut_down.html

OzHelp reminds you to be sun smart

Are you being sun smart this summer? Check out the widget on the OzHelp website here https://ozhelp.org.au/site/sun_smart_web_widget.php

Enjoy health eating over summer

Enjoy healthy and delicious eating with these LiveLighter summer recipes.
http://livelighter.com.au/Recipe

Tool Box session in the NT today

OzHelp staff in the NT are conducting a Tool Box session today. Click here to find out more.
https://ozhelp.org.au/site/whatwedo_categories.php?task=detail&id=0001

Make the most of Summer with help from the Swap It! website

Put your best foot forward and make the most of summer. Read more here

OzHelp in the NT as part of the Healthy Workers Lunch

OzHelp staff in the NT are part of a Healthy Workers Lunch today – here’s to healthy munching!

We all love a good story! Click here to read about why we do what we do here at OzHelp.