Livingstone Living Well

18/03/2025

08/03/2025

8 March is International Women's Day. Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively for we can all .
International Women's Day (IWD) has been around for over a hundred years, as have many of the issues still impacting women's advancement. Since 1911, IWD belongs to all who care about women's equality. Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to forge gender parity. All IWD activity is valid, that's what makes IWD so inclusive.

FREE International Women's Day 2025 theme resources -

07/03/2025

Mental Health First Aid Training; Free; 28th and 29th April 2025 (2 day program); The Hub, 7-9 James Street Yeppoon; accredited and experienced trainers; limited spaces so book early by Email: CQMHSCapCoastCL@health.qld.gov.au More info can be found on the MHFA website.

01/03/2025

On Zero Discrimination Day, 1 March, we celebrate the right of everyone to live a full and productive life—and live it with dignity. Zero Discrimination Day highlights how people can become informed about and promote inclusion, compassion, peace and, above all, a movement for change. Zero Discrimination Day is helping to create a global movement of solidarity to end all forms of discrimination.

This year is the tenth anniversary of Zero Discrimination Day and the theme is “To protect everyone’s health, protect everyone’s rights”.

Zero Discrimination Day is observed each year on 1 March. The day is universal in nature and does not confine itself to HIV or health related themes and aims to highlight issues related to discrimination. UNAIDS provides generic messaging as well and focuses on a HIV/Health related theme when approp...

20/02/2025

20 February is the United Nations' World Day of Social Justice. Strengthening a just transition for a sustainable future means making sure our move toward low-carbon economies benefits everyone, especially the most vulnerable. It requires a holistic approach that weaves environmental sustainability with social justice, ensuring that workers, indigenous peoples, and marginalized communities receive the support they need—through retraining, job creation, and strong social protection measures.

Social justice is an underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence within and among nations. The pursuit of social justice for all is at the core of the UN's global mission to promote sustainable development and human dignity.

14/02/2025

21 Feb 2025 is Mental Health Nurses' Day. Kindness, courage and inclusion. The Australian College of Mental Health Nurses have a webinar from 1 to 3pm (Qld time) where they will have a keynote speakers and will be awarding the Mental Health Nurse of the Year award. Register at the below link.

The purpose of the Mental Health Nurse of the Year (MHNOTY) award is to publicly recognise the achievements of mental health nurses and promote the role of mental health nurses in achieving positive outcomes for people who have mental health concerns, their family and community.

13/02/2025

New member enquiries are still welcome. LLW is a strategic community group that aim to support building community capacity to challenge stigma and encourage help seeking and help-offering. As a strategic group, we do not provide crisis or individual support. If you have a lived or living experience of su***de, please check out the Roses in the Ocean 'Are you Ready' resources to ensure it is the right time for you to be involved.

12/02/2025

Safer Internet Day – Tuesday 11 February 2025 – is a global day of action dedicated to raising awareness of online safety. On the page linked below, you’ll find everything you need to make online safety visible in your school, workplace, home or community.

Find everything you need to make online safety visible in your school, workplace, home or community for Safer Internet Day.

12/02/2025

February 13 marks the anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations. It was a significant milestone for healing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who suffered as a result of past government policies of forced child removal and assimilation (between 1910 to 1970s). It is important that, as a nation, we commemorate and acknowledge the wrongs of the past, while reflecting on the work that still needs to be done to address the impacts of unresolved trauma.
Part of the National Truth telling is to acknowledge the impact of these, and other colonial policies and practices, that continue to contribute to intergenerational trauma.
13 YARN (phone 13 92 76) is a free and confidential service that connects you with a First Nation Crisis support worker over the phone- any time day or night.

We are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation supporting the healing of Stolen Generations survivors, families and communities.

31/01/2025

It's that time of the year when we do our planning. RSVPs by 20 March; Email: LLW-SPG@outlook.com

It is being facilitated by our Wesley LifeForce partners who will also be celebrating their 30th year as National leaders in supporting building community capacity to reduce the risk of su***de. That is amazing Wesley Mission 🌟🎉🎈🎊

Appreciations extended to Livingstone Shire Council for providing the venue.

26/01/2025

26 January is Australia Day, and provides an opportunity for Australians to come together to reflect, respect and celebrate.. The SA Government provide an article '26 January: what does this date mean?' This paper may assist people understand why the date is controversial, and promote respect, kindness and understanding.

Text by Nici Cumpston, Curator of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art

10/01/2025

11 Feb 2025: Safer Internet Day and it's one month away. This is a global day of action to raise awareness of online safety. Resources are available for schools, workplaces, communities and homes.

Find everything you need to make online safety visible in your school, workplace, home or community for Safer Internet Day.

09/01/2025

Some more important free training.

Are you entering a new role in 2025 that will see you communicating publicly about su***de or mental health concerns? Mindframe's first open online training session for 2025 is just weeks away & places are limited. Reserve your spot now & help reduce stigma: bit.ly/3ZZOfPx

09/01/2025

Did you know 1 in 6 Australian workers are dealing with mental illnesses at any given time?

Myths and misunderstandings about mental illness can lead to stigma and can be extremely damaging, especially within the workplace.

Reducing stigma through understanding the truth about mental illness leads to better outcomes for everyone 👇

Download our latest Workplace Toolkit and read our practical guide and resources for employers and employees 👉 https://bit.ly/3Vk8h4w

09/01/2025

Did You Know❓

HelpingMinds, in partnership with SANE Australia, hosts and facilitates online mental health forums for those affected by mental health challenges. These forums are available 24/7, meaning you can access them anytime, anywhere, for support from both professional staff and peers. 💬

Whether you’re someone living with a mental health condition, a carer, or a family member, the Online Mental Health Forums provide a safe space to connect, share experiences, and receive guidance from both lived experiences and mental health professionals.

👉 Join the conversation here:
https://helpingminds.org.au/online-forums/

09/01/2025

You can build an R U OK? Culture in your workplace so that everyone feels safe, supported and encouraged.

Sign up to become an R U OK? Workplace Champion and our free resources will guide you: www.ruok.org.au/workplace-champions

09/01/2025

I just completed the 1 hour Black Dog Institute Recognise and Respond online training program aimed at reducing and preventing su***de in Australia. It was brilliant! Thank you Country to Coast QLD for providing this training free for our community in Central Queensland up until June 30 2025. If you live in CQld, we can provide the login information - Email LLW-SPG@outlook.com
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/education-services/recognise-respond-su***de-prevention/