Peer 4 Peer

21/10/2025

Mental illness is not a choice.

No one chooses to be so depressed they can’t get out of bed. No one chooses to be so anxious they have panic attacks every single day. No one chooses a mental illness that makes life harder.

Mental illness isn’t weakness.
It isn’t laziness.
It isn’t attention-seeking.

It’s invisible pain.
It’s emotional exhaustion.
It’s fighting battles no one else can see.

So if someone’s struggling, don’t ask why they’re like this.
Ask how you can stand beside them.

💙 Let’s replace judgment with compassion.
Let’s make space for the battles we can’t see.

21/10/2025

Peer 4 Peer have Peer Mentors available on the Sunshine Coast.
Not sure what a Peer Mentor is?.....

✴️Peer workers provide companionship, encouragement, hope and practical skills for recovery.
✴️We help to build your confidence and self-esteem.
✴️We inspire you to reach for your dreams.
✴️We aren’t interested in diagnoses or labels—we are interested in you as a person.
✴️All our Peer Mentors have lived experience. This gives us the ability to help people with a different approach.
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Are you suffering in silence?
Scared of the stigma?
Needing someone to confide in?
Need someone who understands?

Peer Mentors can support you in lots of different ways, such as:
​Coffee and a chat ☕️
Attend appointments and groups
Starting a new hobby
Helping make your goals and dreams a reality
Building confidence
Exercise – walking, swimming, groups 🏊‍♀️🏃‍♂️
Mindfulness activities, meditation, yoga
Social and community engagement

We’d love to talk to you about how we can help you be your best 🙂

Contact Chris on 0466 569 977 or email chris@peer4peer.com.au

Mental illness isn't a choice but recovery is....
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Peer 4 Peer promotes mental health and well-being for all through Peer Support, fostering a society free from prejudice and discrimination against individuals living with mental illness.

24/09/2025

14/09/2025

Courage is initiated by an inner voice that motivates you to take the first step.
However, it is uncommon for courage to be maintained without assistance.
Support is discreetly accumulated through friendships that offer reassurance, familial relationships that provide steadiness, and a community that reminds you of your connection.
Courage is an individual trait, but it is made viable by the collective.

11/09/2025

10/09/2025

World Su***de Prevention Day 2025

“If today feels heavy, please know you don’t have to carry it alone. You are needed, you are valued, and your story still matters. Reaching for help is not weakness—it is courage. Together, we can create hope through action.”

This day is a reminder that every life matters, every voice deserves to be heard, and that hope can be created even in the darkest moments. Su***de prevention is not just about awareness—it’s about connection, compassion, and reminding people they are not alone.

On average, around 9 Australians die by su***de every day.

Su***de is the leading cause of death for Australians aged 15–44.

Prevention & Resources
Talk openly: Asking someone if they are okay does not put the idea in their head—it shows you care.

Look for signs: Withdrawal, hopelessness, changes in mood or behaviour can all be cues to check in.

Listen without judgement: Sometimes, the most powerful support is simply holding space.

Encourage professional help: Therapy, doctors, and support lines are lifelines.

Stay connected: Texts, calls, small gestures of kindness can shift someone’s world.

Support Services (Australia)

Lifeline — 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support and su***de prevention)

Beyond Blue — 1300 22 4636 (24/7 support for anxiety, depression, and mental health)

Su***de Call Back Service — 1300 659 467 (24/7 counselling for people affected by su***de)

Kids Helpline — 1800 55 1800 (for children and young people up to age 25)

MensLine Australia — 1300 78 99 78 (support for men’s wellbeing and relationships)