One Red Tree Resource Centre

31/07/2025

While we haven’t posted in a while, we have been busy delivering mental health services far and wide. Last month our hearts broke as we said, “see you soon”to the class of ‘25 Semester I, while my anxiety rose with the thought of learning 20 new names.
Please give a warm welcome to the class of ‘25 Semester II. We always take them up to the “high open hills” to take a look around on DjabWurrung country. Some of them even love it here so much they stay, so make sure you hi and show them why we love where we live ❤️❤️

19/02/2025

We had a call from a member of the CKS Swifts Football Netball Club in Stawell telling us the club wants to highlight mental health living in rural areas, as they, like many of us in Ararat and Stawell, have been impacted by su***de over recent years. They are running a screening of the Just A Farmer - Feature Film, filmed locally in Tatyoon, on March 7th at North Park in Stawell. Sean McDougall, film producer, farmer and mental health advocate will be a guest speaker. The club is keen to support a local mental health organisation, and are kindly donating proceeds from the event to One Red Tree Resource Centre

16/02/2025

The annual Willaura Farm to Pub took place yesterday, raising awareness about mental health in rural communities. This year, One Red Tree was honored to be selected as the event’s chosen charity.

16/02/2025

And the winner today is community sport. Ararat sent three teams to a tournament and came home with one runner up and 2 championship winners. Community sport gives families an opportunity for connection, kids an opportunity to learn skills like trust, collaboration, focus and growth mindset. So proud of all our young people and the great group of parents and supporters around them giving their time and energy. One Red Tree is looking forward to supporting some of our local sporting clubs this year and helping to provide safe environments for everyone to thrive. The Ararat Basketball Association is in need for some people to help out on their committee and funding to help buy new uniforms. Would you like to see your logo out there on these champions?
Ararat Basketball Association Inc.

12/02/2025

Tammie was out and about inspiring our young people with her story of change and how to put an idea into action.

Another inspiring catch up with the Ripon Youth Council tonight.

These incredible teenagers from across our region are bursting with ideas about how to make change.

We talked a lot about the education system and what asks we will take to the Minister (look out, Ben Carroll!)

Thank you to the Flywheel Bar & Cafe in Beaufort for having us.

And thank you to Tammie Meehan from One Red Tree Resource Centre for joining us to share your journey of putting ideas into action.

11/02/2025

A great community event coming up at Willaura. Feb 15th. Save the date! Raising awareness of mental health in rural communities.

11/02/2025

A great community event coming up at Willaura. Feb 15th. Save the date! Raising awareness of mental health in rural communities.

10/02/2025

We are passionate about looking after everyone’s mental health and love it when schools are as passionate as we are.

We are looking forward continuing our partnership with One Red Tree Resource Centre through the School Outreach Program. Next week we will welcome our provisional psychologist Ben. Ben will work with a small group of students for Semester 1. It is great to see these services in our community and as a school we are very grateful to be able to work together to support our young people.

29/10/2024

Rosie and Tammie had a fantastic afternoon meeting a group of Year 10 Ararat College students at the Central Grampians Local Learning and Employment Network Quick Careers Chat. Who knows, we may have met one of our future psychologists today!

25/10/2024

Join us next week for the Su***de Prevention Memorial Walk, to remember and reflect upon the lives of those we have lost to su***de.🫂

Date: Saturday 2 November
Time: 11 am - 12.30 pm, Alexandra Gardens, Ararat
Location: Alexandra Gardens, Ararat
Guest Speaker: Leila McDougall, Writer / Producer / Executive Producer / Actor, 'Just a Farmer' (pictured)

The event will include wreath and pebble ceremonies, a reflective walk around the lake, and a memorial board (leave a message of love and remembrance), and a light lunch will follow the service.

For more information, please email the Ararat Su***de Prevention Awareness Group at araratspag@gmail.com.