Post a card to check in

With Mental Health Awareness Month on the horizon, Australia Post and Beyond Blue have teamed up to deliver a whopping three million free postcards, encouraging Australians to check in on one another.

The postcards can be sent free of charge to show the receiver you’re thinking of them, and also include a tear-off part that contains helpful information about the importance of connection for our mental health.

The initiative was first launched during the lockdowns of 2021, and proved a popular way for people to stay in touch.

The release of this year’s round of free postcards was also timed to coincide with R U OK Day on September 8.

Australia Post General Manager of Community and Stakeholder Engagement, Nicky Tracey, said she was proud to continue the partnership with Beyond Blue to connect millions of Australians.

“We were thrilled with the response to this wellbeing initiative last year. It was great to hear stories of people writing postcards for the first time in years and also the joy of finding a surprise message from a loved one in their letter box,” Ms Tracey said.

“This year, with many Australian households under cost-of-living and other pressures, this is a really simple way people can reach out to check in on loved ones or send messages of love and support.”

Beyond Blue Chief Executive Officer Georgie Harman said the partnership with Australia Post played a significant role in sharing important mental health messages with the community.

“Australia Post has delivered mental health information to more than 7 million households since our partnership began in 2020. This postcard campaign is another way to get people talking about mental health and supporting each other,” Ms Harman said.

The postcards are being delivered to suburban and regional households, and are also available at selected post offices around the country.

Mental Health Awareness Month runs throughout October.