The Mental Health
Crisis in Australia
Understanding the scale of mental health challenges facing young adults and how physical activity can help break the cycle.
Chronic Stress
Affects 1 in 3 young adults
Inactivity
56% not meeting guidelines
Isolation
Loneliness at record highs
Mental Health Across Victoria (LGA Level)
Crisis Support Lines
If you or someone you know needs immediate support, these services are here to help — free, confidential, and available around the clock.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing 2020–2022
Suicide Call Back Service
Provides immediate telephone counselling and support in a crisis.
MensLine Australia
Telephone and online support, information and referral service for men with concerns about family and relationships, mental health, anger management, family violence, substance abuse and wellbeing. Staffed by professional counsellors experienced in men's issues.
Kids Helpline
Telephone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
National Alcohol and Other Drugs Hotline
Hotline for anyone affected by alcohol or other drugs. Support includes counselling, advice and referral to local services.
Family Drug Support
Help for individuals and families dealing with drug and alcohol use. Also provide support groups, education programs, counselling and bereavement services for families.
1800RESPECT
National domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.
13YARN
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support line for people feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.
StandBy - Support After Suicide
Australia's leading suicide postvention program dedicated to assisting people and communities bereaved or impacted by suicide, including individuals, families, friends, witnesses, first responders and service providers.
If you are in immediate danger, please call 000 (Australia) or go to your nearest emergency department.
Movement is medicine
Regular physical activity is one of the most effective ways to break the cycle of stress, anxiety, and depression.