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Empowering friends & family to help in tough times through education, acceptance, connection & love. Some told me he had "saved their life".

To learn more about us & our goal we will provide you with a touch of backstory on why Mates - Making A Difference was created. The content below may contain triggering information, please proceed with caution. Mates - Making A Difference started it's journey in 2019 when I faced the hardest situation I have ever been in & possibly will ever be in, losing my youngest son...

When Morgan died in a car accident many of his friends let me know how valuable his friendship was to them. Well go figure, with all those late-night phone calls & texts, his friends were saving him right back. Morgan struggled with mental ill-health requiring emergency services & a few hospital stays. After Morgan's passing my mum (Anna) wanted to do something tangible in Morgan's name & I had been racking my brain to think what I could do to make a difference when the lights went on & I realized these kids (young adults) were already doing it, by being his mate. As a tribute to Morgan the concept of Mates - Making A Difference was born. After many months of research & me talking a lot, I decided not to register Mates as a Charity. As far too much money is required for insurances etc., I would rather put our energy & our money into an existing non-profit organization such as Midwest Yellow Ribbon (Su***de Support & Prevention) &/ or other beneficial support services/ organizations.

* Funds raised outside of Geraldton will go to an organization to benefit the local area the funds were raised in (funds previously raised in Byford went to the Children's Help Line). Funds raised so far have put 4 people through a "Conversations for Life Course" run by Midwest Yellow Ribbon. Funds raised in Morgan's name will go towards education, support services & activities that promote the ongoing mental health support of anyone who may need it. We hope to encourage friends & family to come on board to help foster the community connections which are vital for our mental health & that of our children. We want to empower friends & family to help through education, acceptance, connection & love. "It takes a village..." Megan Jones
Proud mum of Mackenzie & Morgan
Founder of Mates - Making A Difference

11/02/2025

Thank you so much Anna for your annual open garden soirée fundraiser.
This year we funded Bonnie to attend this years Karnidale - The Western Australian Circus Festival
Bonnie B has been training Midwest Aerial and Acrobatic Studios MAAS
She is a natural stilt walker and we are so proud of her achievements.

“Thank you for the opportunity to participate and give it a go. I love doing circus with you and Dan it’s just been so fun. (So far) Thank you”

Both Bonnie P and Bonnie B received a pair of stilts from Circus Shop
Bonnie P has now joined her older sister Jovita at the Flying Fruit Fly Circus and we expect to see more amazing acts hats juggling and stilt walking from her too.

Roving MAD Entertainment
The Silly Town Circus
Create workshops and events which allow us to stretch the imagination, build confidence, and encourage play & creativity.

“Zebra Crossing - Karnidale 2025”

25/10/2024

Providing mental health support, workshops, and su***de prevention services. Together, we help those navigating life's toughest moments with hope and healing.
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community and be part of the journey to make a difference.

Providing mental health support, workshops, and su***de prevention services. Together, we help those navigating life’s toughest moments with hope and healing. 💙 Join our community and be part of the journey to make a difference.

10/10/2024

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Today is World Mental Health Day.

Each year on October 10 we all have the chance to put mental health in the spotlight to raise awareness and break down stigma.

This year we have focussed on the meaningful connections in our lives, and why they are so important for good mental health.

Mental health is an issue that touches each and every one of us in different ways, and World Mental Health Day reminds us that we should be connecting with loved ones, connecting with our community and colleagues, connecting with services and supports if needed - and most importantly - connecting back with ourselves for good mental health.

27/09/2024

Who’s up for a Big Blue Table?

19/09/2024

08/06/2024

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https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-helplines

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