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
In Deniliquin, just like the rest of Australia, mental health challenges are real and common. Around one in five local adults will experience mental illness this year. For young people aged 11 to 17, the numbers are even more confronting - almost two in five are dealing with high or very high levels of psychological distress. Many of these struggles begin early. Half of all adult mental health conditions start before the age of 14.Many people, young and old, don’t know wh
We all have times when things feel a bit off - when life doesn’t flow the way it usually does. You might feel restless, flat, or disconnected from the things that bring you joy. You might notice changes in yourself, or in someone close to you. Noticing these moments is a quiet act of courage. It’s how change begins. The earlier we notice when things are off, the easier it is to find our way back to balance. Paying attention is an act of care It’s easy to brush things aside or
