Support Is Always Within Reach Help Anywhere, Anytime Life doesn’t always run smoothly. At times, stress, worry, or difficult situations can feel overwhelming — and knowing where to turn for support can make a real difference. That’s the focus of this week’s Sticky Topics message, highlighting the Help Anywhere, Anytime initiative from Deniliquin Mental Health Awareness Group (Deni MHAG) . The message is simple: support is available — anywhere, anytime . You don’t need to wa
Feeling pressure from school, friends, or family is normal - but sometimes it can get too heavy. If you’re feeling anxious, down, or lost, that doesn’t mean you’re weak; it means you’re human. Reaching out for help early makes a real difference. Young people often try to “handle it on their own,” but support is there for every step - whether it’s talking to someone you trust, chatting online, or learning simple ways to look after yourself. Everyone needs help sometimes, and
The Deniliquin Mental Health Awareness Group (Deni MHAG) is launching a new community sticker campaign titled “Sticky Topics”, designed to encourage conversations about mental health, reduce stigma, and highlight practical ways people can support one another. The initiative will see eye-catching stickers placed on footpaths, walkways, and gathering places across Edward River Council. Each sticker features a QR code that links directly to helpful information, local resources,
Everyone deserves to feel safe in their own home and relationships.If something doesn’t feel right - if you feel controlled, afraid, or silenced - it’s okay to reach out.You are not alone, and it’s not your fault. Family and domestic violence isn’t only physical. It can be emotional, psychological, financial, or sexual. Sometimes, it looks like love and care from the outside but feels like fear and confusion on the inside. Violence and control can happen to anyone - regardle
Life can sometimes feel heavy. Work pressures, family responsibilities, financial stress, or personal challenges can build up over time. Many people try to carry these burdens quietly, believing they should just push through. In our community, you don’t have to tough it out alone. The message form the Deniliquin Mental Health Awareness Group (Deni MHAG) is simple but powerful — talking about a problem can help lighten the load. Sometimes people think they need to be strong an
Deniliquin Mental Health Awareness Group ( Deni MHAG) continues to work towards their goal to get 20% of our Adult Population in Deni and surrounds trained as Mental Health First Aiders by the end of 2027. 2026 has seen 2 refresher courses delivered for those that have previously completed MHFA ( Mental Health First Aid) Training. We have also delivered both a Youth MHFA and a Standard MHFA Course. A need for a weekend MHFA course has been voiced, and as such we are taki
