Mental health & wellbeing

A daily mindfulness practice can help us better deal with stress and anxiety. Here are some ways our partners at Beyond Blue suggest you get started.

Here's why journaling or sending a loved one a letter in the post can do remarkable things for your mental health and wellbeing, according to Beyond Blue.

Feeling a bit lonely as you huddle inside and away from the cold weather? You might feel like hibernating, but it’s important to stay connected to the people you love. We’ve curated some ideas from our partner Beyond Blue to help you ease the loneliness.

There are many Indigenous not-for-profits doing amazing work in their communities. Like Red Dust Role Models, who used their Community Grant to run wellbeing programs for Indigenous youth across the Northern Territory.

Helping Hands is a community-based, peer-support program for young Muslim people. Here's how an Australia Post Community Grant is helping their mission.

Australia Post’s first foray into the Mardi Gras Parade was proudly alongside our partner Beyond Blue. We speak with participants from PostPride about dancing with Buddy the community van down Oxford Street and how Beyond Blue supports the LGBTQIA+ community.

Michael Cullen experienced mental health challenges and racism but by reconnecting to his Indigenous culture he has found purpose and uses his own story to inspire people to take care of themselves and others. He now volunteers as a Beyond Blue speaker, and shares with us the things he’s learnt along the way.

As part of the Beyond Blue Speaker Program, Eddie shares his experiences to help others. His story inspires people to seek support early, and to commit to strategies that help keep them well.

This time of year may be filled with celebration – but sometimes there’s more to it. Beyond Blue shares some tips for supporting your mental health during the festive season.

Leah uses her experience of anxiety, anorexia and depression to help others. Here’s her story of being part of the Beyond Blue Speaker Program and looking after her own mental health.

Buddy, the Beyond Blue community van, is out at events helping people connect to mental health support services. Beyond Blue’s Events Manager shares three ways Buddy helps communities.

Finding your voice isn’t always easy, but for Carina and Gavin, Beyond Blue speakers, it’s proven to be a helpful way to explain their mental health and wellbeing journeys.

Men are more likely to stay silent about mental health issues. Staying connected to your friends could save their lives.

We discover how Bank@Post has transformed the humble Post Office into a one-stop-shop for locals like Strathfieldsaye bakery manager, Sarah Evans. 

Over time, the importance of intergenerational connections has fallen away from many communities. But many communities still believe in the value of bonds between different age groups – and they’re putting this inspiring story into action with the help of an Australia Post Community Grant.

Communities have a vital role to play in helping kids and teens, and Australia Post Community Grants can support those roles. We speak to a community group that’s boosting the mental wellbeing of vulnerable kids in a powerful, but unusual, way.

The Big Issue provides an opportunity for people experiencing marginalisation, homelessness and disadvantage to earn an income through meaningful work. Australia Post has supported The Big Issue to deliver their services across Australia since 1996. As part of our Inspiring Australians series, we chat to those who work with The Big Issue to find out how it impacts their lives.

Caregivers so often put others’ needs ahead of their own. That’s why there are community groups dedicated to helping carers to look after their own mental wellbeing. Read more about how a Community Grant can support this goal.

The North Midlands Project encourages regional residents to not only have regular social time, but to actively seek mental health support. That’s why they’re an Australia Post Community Grant recipient.

After receiving an Australia Post Community Grant, some local not-for-profits help people to go from being lonely and disconnected to belonging within a community.

When applying for a Community Grant, it’s tempting to think your project should be huge. But sometimes the simple ideas are best. We look at how simply enjoying a cup of tea together can help a community connect.

Loneliness is common, even without a pandemic. It’s more important than ever to make the effort to stay connected.

Former Australian swimming great, Libby Trickett OAM, is on a mission to make mental health part of everyday conversations. As part of our Inspiring Australians Series, she talks about her own mental health journey, connecting with others and being a Beyond Blue ambassador.

Strathfieldsaye local hairdresser, Cher Ney, explains why playing the role of therapist is so important to her and her clients in their regional community.