Are you bogged mate?
Are you bogged mate? aims to boost awareness and start a conversation with the broader community about the rising issue of depression and suicide rates among men in rural areas.
If you or someone you know needs support, there is a wide range of services available in person, by phone, and online. Explore the health and wellbeing services below to find a support provider that suits your needs.
Queensland Mental Health Commission
The role of the Queensland Mental Health Commission is to drive reform of the mental health and alcohol and other drugs systems in Queensland.
ifarmwell
ifarmwell is a free online tool kit to help farmers cope effectively with life’s challenges and get the most out of every day. ifarmwell’s mission is to equip farmers with new tools that reduce the negative impact that stressful situations have on their lives, so they have more time and energy to focus on the things that make them happy:
The Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA)
The Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) is the peak body supporting almost 1000 Men’s Sheds and is recognised as one of Australia’s largest male based community development organisations. It acts as a central hub for information exchange:
MATES
MATES provides suicide prevention through community development programs and by supporting workers in need through a 24/7 help line:
Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25:
MensLine Australia
MensLine Australia is a telephone and online counselling service for men with emotional health and relationship concerns:
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live:
Suicide Call Back Service
Suicide Call Back Service is a nationwide service that provides professional 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people who are affected by suicide: