The Loddon Healthy Minds Committee are delighted to announce the winners of the 2015 Art Show. We had a much bigger field of entries this year, particularly with entries coming from the Open Section. It has been a great way of spreading the message about mental health, not only throughout the Shire, but we have had a wider reach. Although people outside the Shire were unable to enter the competition, they do at least see the positive moves we are making towards improving the mental health of our residents through art.
And the winners are..........
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Mental Health week runs from 4 October until 10 October and aims to activate, educate and engage Victorians about mental health through a week of interactive events across the state.
This year the Loddon Healthy Minds Network in association with the Wedderburn Lions Club and Wedderburn College will be holding a Sunshine Breakfast on Thursday 8 October at Jacka Park in Wedderburn.
Come along to Jacka Park from 8am for a free breakfast, enjoy music performed by students from Wedderburn College and check out the entries in the annual art competition. Members of the Healthy Minds Network will be there with information about available mental health services.
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released the suicide statistics for 2013. The rate remains consistently high which is of concern to all the agencies working on reducing suicide in Australia.
Suicide still remains the leading cause of death for Australians between the ages of 15 and 44. It is also concerning that 75% of suicides are men. The issue of suicide remains a high priority for the Loddon Healthy Minds Network.
Lifeline, a leading agency in dealing with prevention of suicide has produced the following media release which discusses the statistics.
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The big blue bus, fondly known as Roadshow Rhonda, from beyondblue has been on a national road show since February 2014. It will travel over 50,000 kilometres by the time it has finished its journey and will have travelled through every state and territory in Australia, encouraging and supporting people everywhere to 'Take 1 step' towards better mental health. It is now embarking on the journey's final leg through Victoria and will visit Wedderburn and Inglewood on Thursday 7 May.
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Mental Health First Aid instructor training – Course sponsorship
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training ensures that the skills to assist people with mental health problems are spread beyond mental health professionals, and contribute towards improved support, early detection and treatment of mental health problems while reducing stigma attached to mental illness.
Having qualified MHFA instructors delivering programs in our community ensures that we are teaching people the first aid skills needed to support people with mental health problems.
The Loddon Healthy Minds Network is providing up to $5,000 sponsorship for one Loddon resident to undertake the standard Mental Health First Aid Instructor training course.
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Please note that the information provided on this page, or anywhere else on the site, is for general information only. It is NOT intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice from qualified practitioners. If you have concerns regarding your mental health, seek help from suitably qualfied people.