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Free digital service to speed up access to support programs
St Vincent’s is partnering with the federal government to help Australians access fast, free digital mental health support through the new Medicare Mental Health Check In service, launching on January 1.
Productivity Commission says landmark national agreement failing
A landmark mental health agreement signed by federal, state and territory governments three years ago is failing, a scathing Productivity Commission inquiry has concluded. Source: ABC News.
Pope asks Catholics to pray for those who struggle with suicidal thoughts
Pope Leo XIV has asked Catholics to join him in praying this month for those who struggle with suicidal thoughts and for all people “who live in darkness and despair”. Source: OSV News.
Program helping new and expecting fathers wins top award
St John of God Health Care’s Raphael Services has been honoured at the 2025 WesternAustralia Mental Health Awards, for its innovative program helping new and expecting fathers navigate the emotional challenges of parenthood.
Beyond Blue survey finds 30 per cent of Australians lonely
Loneliness and a weakened sense of community are taking a toll on the mental health of Australians, with one in three distressed due to isolation. Source: Herald Sun.
Surge in men seeking help from St John of God Health Care’s outreach services
The number of Perth men seeking mental health support through St John of God Health Care’s outreach services has more than doubled in two years, prompting calls for more early intervention for new dads. Source: The West Australian.
‘Judges are human too’
Leading legal figures gathered at Australian Catholic University in Brisbane to mark the first International Day for Judicial Wellbeing, a landmark global initiative backed by the UN General Assembly. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Loneliness back among top factors for elevated suicide risk: report
Isolation and loneliness are back among the top factors for elevated suicide risk following the COVID-19 pandemic, a major report reveals. Source: Yahoo News.
ACU study finds parents need to screen their kids’ screen time
Children who spend excessive time on screens are at greater risk of developing mood and behaviour problems, new Australian Catholic University research has found.