“Sticky Topics” Campaign Launches Across Deniliquin to Spark Conversations About Mental Health

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, and practical ways to support mental wellbeing.

“At the heart of the campaign we believe that together, as a whole community, we can make a difference by looking out for each other, knowing how to support someone and where to find help. This helps build a stronger, healthier community”, Lourene Liebenberg, President of Deni MHAG says.  

The “Sticky Topics” campaign brings together five key Deni MHAG initiatives that encourage everyday actions that support mental wellbeing and suicide prevention.

Help Anywhere, Anytime

Highlighting that support and helplines are available anywhere, anytime and that people don’t need to wait until they are in crisis to reach out for help.

Share the Load

Reminding our community that tough times don’t have to be carried alone and that talking things through can help lighten the load.

STEPS – Suicide Prevention

Encouraging people to recognise when someone may be struggling ; what to say and do and taking small steps that can have a big impact in keeping each other safe in our community.

Brave Enough

Encouraging honest and brave conversations and reducing stigma by reminding people they don’t have to pretend everything is fine when it’s not; and that it is OK to say, “I need help”.

5 Ways to Wellbeing

Promoting simple everyday actions such as staying active, connecting with others, and showing kindness to help build stronger wellbeing across the community.

“Sometimes the hardest step is simply starting a conversation,” said Lourene Liebenberg, “This campaign is about making mental health visible in everyday places and reminding people that support is always around us. Small actions — checking in with a mate, sharing helpful information, or simply listening — can make a real difference.”

The stickers encourage people to simply scan the QR code to learn more about mental health, discover practical support options, and find ways to help themselves or someone they care about.

The Sticky Topics campaign reinforces the idea that everyone has a role to play in building a mentally healthy community.

This initiative is supported by funding  from firsthealth Limited, and  Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network Community Grants through the Australian Government’s PHN Program. The campaign is also supported by Edward River Council, Deniliquin Pastoral Times and 2QN .

For pathways to support visit www.denimentalhealth.org.au