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Wellbeing

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What is Wellbeing?

Wellbeing is about so much more than feeling good. It is closely related to and influenced by other aspects of our health. By assisting our community in prioritising actions towards good mental health and wellbeing, we are able to reduce stigma, increase social connection, improve physical health, and create safer environments. Alpine Health is committed to working with our communities to effect lasting change in improving mental wellbeing through initiatives on self-care education, help-seeking, social connection and support and reduction of substance use.

If you have concerns about your own or someone else’s wellbeing, please refer to our mental health services page for support options - Mental Health | Alpine Health

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Act Belong Commit

Alpine Health partnered with the Act Belong Commit campaign in 2024 to spread this important message nationwide! Just as there are things we can and should do to keep physically healthy, there are things we can do to keep mentally healthy.

You can take the Act Belong Commit Mental Wellbeing Quiz to check in on your mental wellbeing.

For more information visit: Act Belong Commit

Alpine Shire Youth Support Network

This network is made up of various partners committed to the health and wellbeing of Alpine Shire’s young people. The current focus of this network is to develop the next Alpine Shire Youth Strategy. If you would like to provide input into this strategy, you can complete the survey here:

For young people under 26 years old - Alpine Shire Youth Strategy - We want to hear from YOUth Survey
For adults who work, live and/or play with young people - Alpine Shire Youth Strategy - Have your say Survey

You can view the previous youth strategy here - Alpine Shire 2022-24 (Low Res) Youth Strategy and related achievements here - Final CTCA report minus appendix.pdf

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Training

In partnership with Alpine Shire Council, Alpine Health remains committed to the continual upskilling of community to be able to support themselves and others with their mental health. In 2025 and 2026, a number of community members across different age groups and parts of the Shire, participated in Mental Health First Aid training delivered by The Mental Health Coach, and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) delivered by Living Works and funded by Murray PHN.

Community-led action in Myrtleford and Bright

The Alpine Saints Myrtleford Football Netball Club Wellbeing Team was formed in 2021 and is now considered a hub where individuals can access support and referrals to improve and maintain mental health. The aim of the team is to provide support for those who are experiencing mental health issues and need a confidential ear to listen and direct to the appropriate supports or services, before issues escalate. The club along with school and community partners, remain committed every year to the delivery of the #Bekindtoyourmind mental wellbeing week. This week lines up with the club’s home and away season and involves guest speakers and workshops at the club, Myrtleford schools and in community settings.

October 2024 saw the establishment of the Bright & surrounds mental wellbeing committee, which is made up of representatives from the health sector, sporting clubs and community groups. This committee is committed to increasing resilience and wellbeing in the area with support from Alpine Health and the Myrtleford Football Netball Club wellbeing team. Some members have increased their skills through suicide prevention and mental health training and implemented strategies to better support the wellbeing of their organisational members.

The Bright & Surrounds Wellbeing Committee has also been a key support in developing a resource suite for organisations wishing to develop their own wellbeing teams. This resource suite can be accessed here

#Bekindtoyourmind mental wellbeing week

Wellbeing Week is an annual event that has been running now for 5 years. Originating at the Myrtleford Football Netball Club, this event has continued to expand every year, with schools, community and various funding bodies coming on board. 2026 saw the Bright community more involved with the week and plans are in place to continue growing this week into the Upper Kiewa Valley. Guest speakers and facilitators who have been engaged in previous events include:

Cooper and Sophia Chapman (2026) - The Good Human Factory – see evaluation report here (attached)
Anthony Klarica (2026) - Elite Performance :: Sport Psychology Edge
Lee Couch - Lee Couch | Aboriginal Health & Wellness Facilitator & Educator – Lee Ann Couch (2026, 2025 and 2024)
Lance Picioani (2025) - Never Alone
Dr Jodi Lowinger (2025) - Dr Jodie Lowinger | Clinical psychologist | Mind Strength
Samantha Jones (2025) - Samantha Jones Psychology
Kacey Ledger (2025, 2024 and 2022) – Centred On Counselling | Mental Health Support Wangaratta
Chelsea Frawley (2024) - Danny Frawley Centre for Health and Wellbeing
Mitch McPherson (2023) - Mitch McPherson | SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY Suicide Prevention
Dr Michael Carr-Gregg (2023) - Dr. Michael Carr-Gregg, AO | Empower Wellbeing Today – Get Support Now
Luke Kennedy (2022) - Keynote & Motivational Speaker | Luke Kennedy
Alice Tuck (2022) - Home | My Site

Suicide Postvention Protocol

Murray PHN has supported Alpine partners to develop a localised Suicide Postvention Plan, which lays out the steps which will be taken to respond to a suicide impacting the community. This protocol was developed in coordination with health and community partners and is not owned by one organisation, but rather is a community-owned document. You can view the protocol here

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