Venue Charles Sturt University Convention Centre, Wagga Wagga

“Volunteers don’t necessarily have the time, they just have the heart”

Volunteers are a valued asset to the Black Dog Institute team. Their Volunteer Program invites passionate individuals to play a part in achieving the Black Dog Institute’s mission to advance the understanding, diagnosis and management of the mood disorders.

You might find it helpful to participate in a new research project with the Black Dog Institute.

The project is using myCompass, a new internet and mobile phone based program. It aims to help you learn how to better manage your stress, worry and low mood.

Who is eligible?

The Daily Advertiser
2 November 2011

WAGGA'S Cole brothers, Heath and Neil, raised more than $4000 from their recent fund-raising bike ride but they have no plans to stop there.

The pair spent seven days riding a 1000-kilometre route across the Riverina last month, in a mammoth effort to raise funds and, more importantly, awareness of mental health in the region.

It was an emotional and personal ride for Heath who has suffered depression himself, and he was joined by brother Neil to raise money for Riverina Bluebell.

The Leader
5 October 2011

RIVERINA Headspace is looking for enthusiastic and driven young Wagga people eager to make a difference in the lives of people with mental illness. Headspace centres have been established across the country to better meet the needs of young people with emerging mental health issues – the single biggest health issue facing young Australians today.

Riverina Headspace offers a range of professional support services including psychologists, social workers, alcohol and other drug workers, a dietician, a sexual health nurse or general practitioner.

Along with the extensive range of support services, Headspace recently introduced a Youth Reference Group to better meet the needs of the young people it helps.

By Nicole Barlow

BROTHERS Neil and Heath Cole's bike tour of the Riverina was not simply to enjoy the scenery.

They cycled to spread awareness and raise money for Riverina Bluebell about a big issue within the community that has touched this family personally.

The brothers cycled almost 1000 kilometres from Wagga to Tumbarumba, down to Tumut and then to Cootamundra, Temora, Griffith and back to Wagga.

A big thanks to Joe Howard and his partner Danielle Papasidero for their impressive (and hilarious) performance at Take Two.

Joe has raised over $14,000 for Riverina Bluebell.

In it's fifth year, 'Wagga Wagga Takes 2' teams together 12 of Wagga's best entertainers with 12 local celebrities to provide two nights of great entertainment. Cabaret style.

Impacts & Outcomes

Mercure, Ballarat

» 3rd Australian Rural & Remote Mental Health Symposium

You are invited to join us in November 2011 when we will examine the impacts & outcomes of social, financial and environmental issues on Mental Health Clients and their Service Providers in Rural & Remote communities in Australia.

The purpose of ON FIRE is to cultivate hope, resilience and wellbeing in children and young people aged 8-17 yrs in families affected by mental health issues.

ON FIRE vision is for our members to learn, grow, and flourish.

The objectives of ON FIRE are:

1. Increase positive emotions (by providing children and young people with opportunities to have fun, enjoy leisure, and experience respite)
2. Increase social belonging and engagement (by providing children and young people with opportunities to experience peer support and interact with positive adult figures).
3. Increase social-emotional life skills (such as hope, positivity, resilience, and positive coping, awareness, through individual coaching and group discussions and activities).
4. Increase knowledge and understanding about mental illness, mental health, and wellbeing.