Helping young men to be “top blokes”
Young male students on the Central Coast will have access to more social education and mentoring support to help manage challenges and become “top blokes”, thanks to Newcastle Permanent. The…
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Free suicide prevention workshops available to local clubs
Local sporting clubs have been invited to host free suicide prevention workshops to help players and supporters step up as teammates. Local suicide prevention committee Save Our Kids From Suicide,…
Eight-week support program for survivors and their families
Lifeline is encouraging people who have made a suicide attempt and their families to gain support to recover through its Eclipse support groups which will start this month. Lifeline Hunter…
Josh gets in the swim for Laps for Life
Avoca resident and paramedic Josh Barnes will jump into the pool in support of ReachOut’s annual Laps for Life initiative for the third year in March. The month-long swimming challenge…
An artistic adventure in ‘Dunderland’
The Red Tree Gallery in Tuggerah is to host Alice In Dunderland, an exhibition that tackles mental health, suicide prevention and the journey to overcome trauma. Featuring 30 Central Coast artists, it opens for a month in February.
Small business debt and mental health help continues
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the Australian Government’s commitment to renew funding for a mental health program tailored to small business owners. Acting…
Diverse voices needed to address trauma
Due to COVID Central Coast ARAFMI have postponed ‘Roots and Renewal’ family community event which aimed to connect community in collaboration with First Nations Australians, multicultural and LGBTQIA+ communities. However,…
Five men chained together and walking for their cause
Five men will complete a 24-hour walk chained to each other from Belmont to Terrigal on February 5-6, all in the name of raising awareness and funding for men’s mental…
Opportunities coming up to support suicide prevention
Wyong-based suicide prevention not-for-profit, the Iris Foundation, has a list of fund-raising activities planned for the weeks and months ahead. It will start 2022 off with an Italian Dinner Fundraiser…
New headspace finally opens
The Federal Coalition’s Duty senator for Dobell, Jim Molan, has announced the opening of a new headspace satellite service in Wyong and Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, said she was…
Community invited to Mr Perfect BBQ
A social BBQ will be held at Woy Woy this weekend to help raise awareness around men’s mental health and encourage conversations. The ‘Mr Perfect BBQ’ will be held at…
Hold a BBQ to be in the running to win $180,000 prizes
The Veteran-led mental health charity Swiss 8, has launched their latest mental health campaign called A BBQ To Remember. This initiative will be encouraging the community to connect with their…
Choosing to be part of the solution
Forum – At the beginning of the pandemic people looked out for each other. As we progressed through the “nightmare” and people spent more time on the internet checking on…
Safe havens and spots coming to the Coast
People experiencing emotional distress on the Central Coast will soon be able to access support in two novel ways, thanks to a $46M investment in new suicide prevention initiatives across…
Crisis not over for service providers
Relationships Australia NSW (RANSW) is calling for more financial help from the government for counselling services on the Central Coast and throughout the state which it says are “at crisis…
Choosing to be part of the solution
Forum – At the beginning of the pandemic people looked out for each other. As we progressed through the “nightmare” and people spent more time on the internet checking on…
Calls for more support in lead up to Veterans Royal Commission
The Central Coast has the largest number of Department of Veterans clients in NSW and the NSW Opposition has called for a more proactive approach to improving veterans’ mental health…
Dorf ditches his shoes to join the Dutchman
Local fundraisers Bryan Dorfling and Matthew Johnstone were so impressed by Anton Nootenboom, also known as the Barefoot Dutchman, that they joined him when he passed through the Central Coast…
Veterans invited to paddle, walk or ride
An introduction to the world of ocean racing in outrigger canoes will be held at Gwandalan this weekend, as part Veterans Health Week. Purple Warriors Australia Outrigger Canoeing will hold…
Lifeline wants continuing support for those at risk
Recently released figures show that suicide rates in Australia dropped in 2020 compared with 2019 numbers. Lifeline in the Hunter Central Coast spokesperson, Robert Sams, welcomed the news but said…