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Julia Gillard delivers John Curtin Memorial Library lecture

28 June 2017

Today, incoming beyondblue Chair The Hon. Julia Gillard talks about Australia's great war-time prime minister, John Curtin, and the mental health struggles he faced.

beyondblue targets mental health in Greater Dandenong

02 June 2017

Victoria’s most culturally diverse region – Greater Dandenong – is to receive its own mental health program designed by beyondblue.

Return to school anxiety? Parents should check their own behaviour

06 February 2017

beyondblue CEO Georgie Harman encourages parents to keep their own anxiety in check, and to learn to recognise symptoms of anxiety in their children's behaviour.

Thousands turning to beyondblue for Christmas coping strategies

20 December 2016

The lead up to Christmas can be a stressful and anxious time, particularly for those dealing with loneliness, family relationship problems or financial hardship. Since November, there has been a spike in the number of people visiting the beyondblue online forums to seek support or information, join conversations, or learn holiday coping strategies.

How to improve your mental health during the festive season

13 December 2016

beyondblue CEO Georgie Harman says people need to take time over the holidays to consider what brings balance to their lives and helps them stay mentally healthy.

AFL Pride Game: first ever in premiership round - St Kilda v Sydney Swans

10 August 2016

St Kilda takes on the Sydney Swans on Saturday, August 13 at Etihad Stadium in a game celebrating the AFL community's lesbian, gay, bisexual, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) fans, players and staff.

Major campaign aims to stamp out discrimination against LGBTI people

31 March 2015

beyondblue is working to end LGBTI discrimination among teenagers and young men, as research shows Australian teenage boys are engaging in homophobia at an alarming rate, harming the mental health of lesbian, gay, bi, trans and intersex youth and placing them at risk of suicide.

beyondblue celebrates the Mardi Gras, but when the party ends, urges people to take action if the blues are taking over

06 March 2015

beyondblue is extremely proud to be an Official Supporter of the 2015 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras for the third successive year. More than 100 beyondblue staff, volunteers and supporters will march in the Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday March 7.

Australian-first study of the mental health of transgender and gender diverse young people

29 September 2014

A beyondblue-funded study has revealed that most gender diverse and transgender young people experience verbal or physical abuse because of their gender identity, leading to high levels of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.

beyondblue’s new guide Families Like Mine launched by the Governor-General

28 November 2013

The Governor-General, Her Excellency the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, launched the Australian-first online e-book, Families Like Mine, on Tuesday 26 November.