Articles tagged: Mental Health
Sports star a role model
In sport, the scoreboard doesn’t always tell the full story. While it has long been a place of connection, identity and belonging, it has increasingly become a space where conversations around mental health aren’t skated around or shirked anymore. Few people in Colac’s sporting scene embody that shift more clearly than Andre Delorenzo.
GP visits required for mental health rebates
Colac and district residents will now need to see their regular GP or medical practice to get Medicare-supported mental health treatment.
Leader steps back to reflect
Melissa Smith never expected that her journey with Let’s Talk Colac would grow from encouraging people to speak out to bringing thousands of people together for mental health.
Youth mental health in support spotlight
Colac’s headspace has given back to district young people this headspace Day.
Mental health housing meeting need
Officials behind Colac’s mental health housing have called its opening a success, with most units now occupied.
Get ready to walk the walk
It’s almost time for the Colac and district community to put their best foot forward at Let’s Talk Colac’s Walk the Walk Festival.
Simple question can change a life
Colac district organisations have marked R U OK? Day and reminded people to check in with their friends, family and colleagues.
Walking the walk for mental health
The countdown is on for the Colac and district community to step into support for LET’S TALK Colac’s Walk the Walk Festival.
Justin’s remarkable recovery
“If I couldn’t play sport, play music, all those things that were my identity and personality, I just thought, what was the point of living anymore?”
Educate youth, avoid harms
A Colac mental health leader says there is a continuing need to educate young people on using social media, following the release of a new online harm report.
Farmer event grants open
Community groups across Victoria can now apply for grants up to $5000 to organise events that support farmer mental health, wellbeing and social connection in regional areas.
Mental health round opens up conversations
“The community that I once thought was never going to be able to talk – I never thought I would see so much courage and vulnerability.”
Workshop teaching rights in Colac
A mental health advocacy workshop teaching people about their mental health rights is coming to Colac.
Schools turn blue for Dolly
Colac secondary students have donned blue to spread kindness and take a stand against bullying.
Barwon episodes above state rate
Rates of seclusion episodes in the Barwon region have reached almost three times the statewide rate, data reveals.
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.
Mental health boost for coast
Great Ocean Road Health knows the importance of supporting the mental health of its community members.
