Mental health and wellbeing
Mental health
Mental health issues affect people of all ages. Approximately one in five people in Australia aged between 16 - 85 years of age will experience a mental illness in any year. Mental illness can diminish quality of life, disrupt productivity and result in considerable distress for the person and their family.
Suicide
Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians aged 25 - 44 years and the second leading cause of death for young people aged 15 - 24 years. Every day, at least six people will die by suicide in Australia with a further 30 people attempting to take their own life.
For immediate crisis support, please call:
Mental Health First Aid Australia run workshops regularly to educate the community on how to assist people experiencing a mental health crisis. In addition to the general Mental Health First Aid course, there are a number of courses that are specific to helping young people, older people and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.
Services & Resources
Council's Role
Council supports and promotes a range of mental health activities and initiatives in the area. It provides assistance to service providers and support groups by facilitating access to community facilities and through the Grants program.
Enquiries
For more information, please contact:
The Community Team
Telephone: 9391 7000
Email: community@woollahra.nsw.gov.au