The purpose of R U OK? Day (14 September) is to put a spotlight on mental health and to inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with people around them and support anyone struggling with life.
Facts and Stats
On average, eight Australians die from suicide each day. In fact, suicide is now the leading cause of death among people aged 15-44.
Males are around 3x more likely to die by suicide than females. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicide rates are double the rest of the population.
In Mission Australia’s 2022 Youth Survey, mental health was identified as one of the top three issues of national concern among young people.
Two in five Australians aged 16-85 years (43.7% or 8.6 million people) had experienced a mental disorder at some time in their lives.
(1) Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Leading underlying causes of death, by age group, 2021. (2) Australian Bureau of Statistics. Causes of Death, Australia, 2021. (3) Mission Australia Youth Survey 2022. (4) Australia Bureau of Statistics (2022). National study of mental health and wellbeing, 2020-2021.
Our hope is that we are able to inform, empower and equip you to be able to identify, ask and assist those around you who may be struggling so we can all get through this together.
We are committed to standing with you as we journey through this challenging time, supporting those who are doing it tough.
CityLife Community Care offers essential services such as emergency food support and counselling.
Become a mental health first aider to support friends, family members, colleagues and others.
About 1 in 5 Australian adults experience a common mental illness each year.
Mental Health First Aid® (MHFA) training will teach you practical skills to support someone
with a mental health problem. Make a real difference to people in your community.
Learn practical first aid skills:
Recognise common mental health
problems
Provide initial help using a practical,
evidence-based Action Plan
Seek appropriate professional help, and
Respond in a crisis situation
This is a 12-hour educational course, not a therapy or support group.
$250 - Includes a manual & certificate
$50 discount for CityLife Community Care and CityLife Church volunteers, clients and staffs, and full time students.
Where?
CityLife Community Care
1248 High Street Road, Wantirna South, VIC 3152
