Topic: Mental Health
'Staying connected' is key to building good mental health
Published on by LEUT Debra Holland (author)
ADF Mental Health Day 'Staying Connected' video.
Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Tim Barrett has called on all Navy members to “look out for each other and themselves” on ADF Mental Health Day 10 October.
HMAS Harman focuses on welfare and wellbeing
Published on by WO Graeme Gibney (author), LAC Michael Green (photographer)
Joint Health Command Psychologist Liz O'Neill speaks to Defence members and their families about mental health issues.
HMAS Harman conducted a Youth Mental Health Awareness Session last week as the first of a number of joint initiatives by the Harman command team and Defence Community Organisation.
Sirius supports Beyond Blue
Published on by LEUT Mark Taylor (author), LEUT Timothy Milas (photographer)
Lieutenant Commander Peter Russell and Leading Seaman Daniel Taylor present a $2000 donation from HMAS Sirius to Susan Anderson from Beyond Blue.
HMAS Sirius hosted a representative from Beyond Blue and the mental health staff from HMAS Stirling onboard in April, to donate a fundraising cheque for $2000 dollars, share a BBQ and have a general meet and greet.