10 October 2002, Melbourne
beyondblue played an active role at the World Mental Health Day forum which was officially launched by the then Minister for Health and Ageing, The Honourable Kay Patterson. The theme for World Mental Health Day was the importance of children's mental health, with the national theme being 'Reduce Tears, Increase Cheers".

The day provided an excellent opportunity to draw attention to the ever-increasing incidence of mental health problems in young people and to showcase the opportunities for prevention and early intervention.

As a consequence of beyondblue's involvement, wider national media attention was attracted and greater dissemination of material was possible than in previous years.

"It is only by working collaboratively across government and professional boundaries that we will be able to improve the mental health of children in Australia." Mr John McGrath, Chair 1997-2002, Mental Health Council of Australia.

10 October 2003, Melbourne
beyondblue and the Mental Health Council of Australia partnered for the second consecutive year to celebrate World Mental Health Day on Friday 10 October 2003. Celebrations were officially launched by the Minister for Health and Ageing, The Honourable Tony Abbott.

The theme for World Mental Health Day in 2003 was 'Promoting and Protecting the Mental Health of All Children and Young People'.

As part of this year's celebrations, a number of community forums were held across Australia; and a national launch held in Melbourne in conjunction with the Royal Children's Hospital 'Festival for Healthy Living Project'.