Albury Wodonga Volunteer Resource Bureau Inc.
Albury
$10,000
The Cultural Exchange Program will support residents from Albury Wodonga's multicultural community through Coffee and Cards, Conversations in English, Homework Help, and Tertiary Tips. Supported by volunteers and based at the Albury and Lavington libraries, the project aims to enhance social connections and emotional support, improving community mental health outcomes.
Arc @ UNSW Limited
Kensington
$10,000
Tackling Student Isolation will use peer support to address loneliness and isolation among vulnerable UNSW students, including those with marginalised identities, social anxiety, depression, international students, and those living far off campus. The project will train at least 35 student volunteers to help students build mental health skills, develop support networks, and connect with local groups and activities.
Barkandji Native Title Group Aboriginal Corporation
Wilcannia
$10,000
Barkandji Native Title Group Aboriginal Corporation will send three volunteers from Wilcannia to Adelaide to undertake culturally-appropriate peer-to-peer suicide prevention training. The volunteers will then establish a fortnightly facilitated yarning circle for local Indigenous men, which will provide a valuable space for local men to strengthen their networks and seek support from one another for the issues they are facing.
Dementia Inclusive Ballina Incorporated
Ballina
$10,000
Dementia Inclusive Ballina aims to improve mental wellbeing for carers and people with younger-onset dementia through a co-created, locally-led community support group. The project will build a supportive community network through social activities for young people as well as support meetings, awareness-raising events and a local conference for carers and their families.
Drummoyne Community Centre Inc.
Drummoyne
$10,000
Building Connections and Community for Seniors through Lego Serious Play will address social isolation and loneliness among seniors in Canada Bay through creative and engaging sessions. The sessions will enhance cognitive, social, and physical wellbeing, involving carers and younger community members to foster strong social bonds and a sense of community.
Gosford Regional Community Services
Wyoming
$2,000
Share a Table, Share a Story will host monthly mental health discussion groups for economically disadvantaged people in Gosford, focusing on various wellbeing topics like stress management and resilience-building. The program provides a safe space for open conversations and personal sharing, aiming to improve mental health outcomes, reduce stigma, and foster a sense of community.
Hockey Tweed Incorporated
Murwillumbah
$2,000
Hockey Tweed will host an 'Are you Okay' hockey round to raise mental health awareness following flooding in the region in recent years. The event will feature hockey games and community activities, with local athletes and leaders sharing their mental health experiences, aiming to educate on recognising mental ill health and improving access to resources.
Kogarah Community Services
Kogarah
$10,000
Connections Across Generations is a series of weekly intergenerational events to reduce social isolation, including tea, creative play, art and wellbeing activities. The project will support and nurture new social connections, increasing wellbeing and life satisfaction of young and old.
Murdi Paaki Regional Rugby League Council Inc.
Dubbo
$2,000
The Dulili Project will support elderly Aboriginal women in Dubbo through weekly yarning circles that offer social interaction, educational discussions, and cultural activities. These gatherings, planned with Elders, will foster a sense of ownership, community cohesion, belonging, and empowerment.
Nambucca Heads Men’s Shed Inc.
Nambucca Heads
$4,053
The Nambucca Heads Men’s Shed Morning Teas will provide a supportive space for men in the rural Nambucca Valley to connect and share. These gatherings aim to ease loneliness, foster friendships, and promote mental wellbeing through open discussions and purposeful activities.
National Centre for Childhood Grief Australia Limited
Hornsby
$8,000
The NCCG Parents Group will provide mental health and wellbeing support for 20-30 recently widowed young parents in Northern Sydney. The program will address the extreme trauma and significant stress caused by the loss of a partner, focusing on emotional and financial wellbeing, single parenting, and offering a sense of community support and understanding.
Pearl Beach Progress Association
Pearl Beach
$4,980
The Pearl Beach Lunch Club will expand to Patonga Beach, engaging isolated residents with the help of volunteers trained in Mental Health First Aid. The project offers monthly lunches and mental health presentations for participants, aiming to improve mental wellbeing and provide enjoyable events for the elderly.
Richmond Community Services Inc.
Richmond
$2,000
The Coffee, Cake and Conversation Cafe aims to enhance social cohesion and overall wellbeing in the local Richmond community by connecting people from diverse backgrounds over coffee and snacks. Led by Richmond Community Services' dedicated volunteers, the café will feature guest speakers on topics like wellbeing, mental health, and social cohesion.
Rotary Club of Leeton Inc.
Leeton
$9,900
Stories of Resilience is a series of mental health-focused panel discussions featuring people with lived experience of adversity. This initiative partners with local not-for-profits to enhance community connection and eng
