Connecting at Christmas
To support individuals and communities over the festive season, the Life in Mind team has curated a range of mental health initiatives and resources to help people remain connected during what may be a difficult and challenging time.
This time of year, it is also important to look after your own physical, emotional and mental health. Take some time to connect with family, friends, community and culture. Check-in with how you are feeling and perhaps identify some activities that support your wellbeing. Check out the Life in Mind self-care guide for ideas on how to incorporate self-care into your life during this festive season.
National Mental Health Commission #GreetingsOfGratitude
The Commission has been working with the mental health and suicide prevention sectors to develop media and social media programs to encourage Australians to take proactive steps to maintain their mental wellbeing and provide support to others when they can.
Follow the Commission's socials throughout the Holiday Season to find new opportunities to share your gratitude with others.
Lifeline #ShineALight on mental health
Lifeline has released a free Lifeline Wellness Guide so you can support yourself and the ones you love these holidays.
You can also donate to Lifeline's 2021 Christmas Appeal Shine A Light.
The R U OK? Gift Guide
Christmas can be a difficult time for many Australians and R U OK? encourages everyone to make a real difference in someone’s life by giving the ‘Gift of Conversation’.
Beyond Blue Coping with Christmas
Strategies and advice to help deal with the holiday season.
Beyond Blue Christmas Cards 2021
A partnership between Beyond Blue and Charity Greeting Cards, people are encouraged to purchase Christmas cards with donations going to their charity of choice and Beyond Blue.
ReachOut Australia Christmas and holiday resources
Christmas and holiday resources to support people in coping with any additional stress, and to help manage grief this festive season.
Wesley Mission Christmas Appeal
The Wesley Mission Christmas Appeal helps people experiencing homelessness to find safe accommodation and access support services to help them rebuild their lives.
Youturn Get Giving this Christmas
Youturn is supporting vulnerable young people and families experiencing hardship through their Get Giving for Christmas campaign.
You can become a regular giver, gift a memory, donate a gift or shop to support.
Parents Beyond Breakup support services operating over holiday period
Parents Beyond Breakup support parents experiencing trauma related to family breakdown and separation. The holiday season can be a difficult time for parents after a breakup or separated from their children.
The Parents Beyond Breakup helpline (1300 853 437, Mon-Sat 8:30am-5pm AEST) will remain open throughout the holiday season, and in person and online support groups will also be running throughout this period, for Mums and Dads needing support.
Do you have an initiative or resource to help people connect over the festive season?
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