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Live4Life Moira                  

What is Live4Life?

Live4Life commenced in 2010 in Macedon Ranges in response to a reported increase in anxiety, depression, self-harm and suicide amongst young people. Live4Life was launched in the Moira community in 2020.

The Live4Life model provides the means for young people, teachers, parents and the wider community to be better informed about mental ill health and how to be proactive in identifying the signs and symptoms of an emerging mental health issue before a crisis occurs.

Partnership Group

The Partnership Group for Moira Shire includes Moira Shire Council, Uniting, Berry Street, Headspace, and SalvoCare. This group drives Live4Life in the community and is critical to achieving collective impact. The following schools also participate in the Partnership Group: Nathalia Secondary College, St Mary of The Angels, Numurkah Secondary College, Cobram Specialist School, Cobram Secondary School, Cobram Anglican Grammar School, Yarrawonga P-12 and Sacred Heart College.

Crew Component

An important component of the Live4Life program is the Live4Life Crew. The Live4Life Crew function as mental health ambassadors, assist with events and drive key promotion messages in their schools and community. The Crew is supported by Moira shire Council and the Partnership Group.

To join the 2024 Crew, download the form here(PDF, 410KB) .

Evidence Based Mental Health Education in schools and community

Ensuring consistent evidence-based messages, knowledge and language is essential in reducing stigma, increasing mental health literacy and positive help-seeking behaviours. This component:

  • Delivers Youth Mental Health First Aid course to teachers, parents, carers and the wider community
  • Delivers the junior Teen Mental Health First Aid course to all year 8 students in participating schools
  • Delivers the senior Teen Mental Health First Aid course to all year 11 students in participating schools

To find out more information about the live4life program, visit: https://www.live4life.org.au/our-communities/moira or alternatively contact the youth team on 03 5871 9222 or youth@moira.vic.gov.au

 

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