Aug 2, 2024 | Latest News
Bairnsdale’s Carlee Knight is a tireless worker for eliminating bullying and supporting good mental health, and she has just been named as a finalist in the prestigious Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards. From thousands of entrants across...
Jun 11, 2024 | Latest News
Blue-painted trees are growing in popularity across Australia, with more than 1100 trees painted as part of the Blue Tree Project to promote mental health awareness and commemorate people lost to suicide. The Blue Tree Project aims to spark difficult conversations and...
Dec 15, 2022 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has condemned Labor’s decision to cut additional Medicare-subsidised psychology sessions. Mr Chester said the previous Federal Government introduced 10 additional sessions to support Australians after a tumultuous couple of...
Nov 10, 2021 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is calling on the Federal Government to extend funding for the HeadtoHelp (H2H) program in Gippsland. Mr Chester has written to the Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt, asking for the program to be extended for another five...
Feb 19, 2021 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester attended the launch of the Youth Insearch End Suicide campaign this week at Parliament House. Mr Chester said Youth Insearch was the only Australian organisation dedicated to helping young people face trauma through peer...