Addressing stigma so people are empowered to sustain their mental health and well-being.

• MIEACT CEO recognised

  Congratulations to Heidi Prowse, Social Impact Award winner, 2019 Canberra Women in Business Awards.

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• DoNOHarm Training

  Open session – Saturday 16th November 2019 – 10.00am to 1.00pm – Canberra

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• Trauma Awareness Training

  Open session – Saturday 7th December 2019 – 10.00am to 1.00pm – Canberra

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• School Education Program

  An introduction to mental health that builds an understanding of the myths and facts. Delivered by trained volunteers with a lived experience of mental illness.

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DoNOHarm Framework

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Using the power of lived experience combined with evidence-based practice our programs inform and empower everyone to sustain their mental health and well-being.

Our impact FY 2018/19

8,467

attendees reached

260

sessions delivered

6,885

youth reached

We believe better learning comes from sharing real life experiences.

• Adult

  Trauma Awareness

  Building skills and strategies to support yourself and others impacted by traumatic events

• Youth

  Mental Health 101 - Youth

  Our leading program for youth on stigma and help-seeking with powerful lived experience stories.

• Youth

  Stress Better

  Designed to build an understanding of stress, worry and anxiety, and the connection between the three. This workshop equips participants with the tools to manage stress more effectively.

• Youth

  No Labels

  A bullying prevention program like no other, a great complement to your current practice or way to start the conversation with young people.

• Youth

  Any Body's Cool

  Developing attitudes, behaviours and language that impact body image.

• Youth

  Mind Pilots

  If you are a young person passionate about mental health, join us and be a navigator of education programs in our community.

• Adult

  PTSD Awareness

  Building skills and strategies to support people impacted by traumatic events.

• Adult

  Mental Health 101 - Adult

  Increase your knowledge with powerful lived experience stories that break down stigma and promote help seeking.

• Adult

  Stress Better for Adults

  Equip yourself with practical tools to manage stress more effectively and to sustain your mental health.

• Adult

  DoNOHarm

  Exploring personal and professional boundaries to learn a best practice approach for communicating about mental illness and lived experiences.

45% of Australians aged 16-85 years will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime.

We offer a range of evidence-based programs tailored for school age students that are mapped to the Australian National Curriculum and workplaces. Programs are delivered to schools free of charge thanks to our funding partners and Pay-it-forward supporters.

Our Programs

The 2018 Mission Australia Youth Survey identified the following top concerns for youth in the ACT are

1

Coping with stress

2

Mental Health

3

School or Study Problems

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