Recognising Mental Health

 Each year 1 in 5 Australians experiences a mental illness. Many people are not able to recognise the signs, or they are not confident enough to ask someone how they feel or to offer support or to encourage the person to seek assistance. Physical injury is easy to recognise and first aid is routinely given.  Poor mental health is often much more difficult to recognise, but a first aid response is equally important. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is evidence based and continually evaluated. It teaches people the ALGEE plan and equips people with tools to help someone with a mental health concern.

Our Vision

As a community-based club for all genders and ages, with a strong commitment to positive mental health, our vision is:

To be innovative and progressive in the area of mental health and to recognise the importance of the mental wellbeing of our community and to promote this through education, training, resources and the availability of initial support where the need arises. 

To foster a culture where seeking support for a mental health concern is encouraged and the availability of support from Mental Health First Aiders within the Club is known, promoted and valued.

To have a range of people within the Club trained and equipped with accredited mental health first aid skills to listen sensitively, to maintain confidentiality and to provide information and support to people who have concerns about their own mental health or that of someone else within the Club. 

Our Mental Health First Aiders

The Club has a significant number of members who are accredited Mental Health First Aiders many of whom are available to assist anyone within the Club. The Club’s Wellbeing page on the website includes their names.  

The MHFA members will listen to, offer support and information and may encourage other supports including professional help. This assistance may be in the form of phone numbers, websites, online links and/or assistance through a medical professional.

All discussions with a MHFA member will be addressed confidentially and sensitively, with the primary focus being the safety and wellbeing of the person concerned. We comply with the Club’s Child Safe policy. 

You are welcome to contact one of the Club’s MHFA members directly, or alternatively to chat to your coach /team manager /team mate /friend and ask them to approach one of our MHFA team to contact you..  Alternatively you can contact the Chair or Secretary of the MHFA group at mhfa@camberwellhockeyclub.com.au

 

Our Team

*Not Pictured:
Kerri Hendry, Britt Simmons, Mary Phillips, Ian Launder, Ben Cochrane-Davis

 

Resources

Support Services

Immediate Support
Lifeline - 131114 - 24/7
Kid’s Helpline - 1800551800 - 24/7
Beyond Blue - 1300224636 - 24/7
MensLine Australia - 1300789978 - 24/7
Open Arms - 1800011046 - 24/7
Suicide Call Back Service - 1300659467 - 24/7
1800 Respect - 1800737732 - 24/7
E-Friend - 24/7

Other Support & Services
Butterfly Foundation - 1800334673 - 8AM-Midnight
Griefline - 1300 845 745 - Midday - 3AM
Headspace - 1800 650 890
Q Life / Switchboard Victoria - 1800 184 527 - 3PM-Midnight
ReachOut.com
Relationships Australia - 1300 364 277
Sane Australia - 1800 187 263 - Mon-Fri 10AM-10PM
Standby - Support after Suicide
Support after Suicide - (03) 9421 7640
Victorian Pride Centre - (03) 7035 3592