Boosting mental health and wellbeing with Australia Post grants

AUSTRALIA Post has awarded funding to more than 70 not-for-profit community groups as part of its 2024 Community Grants program.

Grants will provide funding to projects supporting mental wellbeing and building greater community connection.

The Drysdale Hawks Football Club was one of the recipients, awarded $3,872 to train 22 volunteers in youth mental health first aid.

The project aims to reduce reactive mental health incidents over the coming year and will enable volunteers to support and guide young people to appropriate resources.

Australia Post community and stakeholder engagement general manager Nicky Tracey said it was rewarding see a wide range of recipients.

“Connecting with others is crucial for our well-being and the support groups and programs in local communities are essential for fostering this connection.

“Whether it’s helping elderly Australians stay connected, supporting volunteers with mental health first aid training or men’s yarning circles for better mental health, we are delighted to support such a diverse group of organisations.”

Grants of up to $10,000 will fund initiatives across each state and territory, with more than half of the successful applicants in rural or remote locations.

More than $500,000 with go towards groups supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, LGBTIQ+, the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, people with a disability or care commitments and older Australians.

Over 890 projects have received a Community Grant from Australia Post since 2013.

For more information and the full list of grant recipients, head to auspost.com.au