Mental Health
Colac Men’s Shed improves health
Joe Polidani joined the Colac Men’s Shed after the COVID-19 lockdowns, and is among the members who understand firsthand the important part it plays in improving men’s health.
A sportsman’s silent struggle
Retired Colac sportsman Alistair Lang spoke to the Colac Herald about his battles with concussion, anxiety and depression.
Support proves life-changing
Accessing mental health support has transformed John Cutajar’s life.
Headspace site opens to help Colac youths
A Federal MP has encouraged young people to check out Colac’s new youth mental health and wellbeing service.
Psychiatry support for district doctors
Doctors across western Victoria will now have access to a free GP Psychiatry Support Line.
Digital service set to support mental health
A new digital mental health service is now available for people in Western Victoria who live with complex mental health and trauma.
Mental health help for kids
Four Colac primary schools have helped inform a State Government mental health program, allowing it to expand to all government and low-fee non-government primary schools in Victoria.
Rural mental health assistance
Two south-west Victorian research projects will benefit mental health in farming communities.