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Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue is an Australian mental health and wellbeing support organisation. They provide support programs to address issues related to depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and other related mental illnesses.
The organisation works in partnership with governments, local health services, educational institutions, workplaces, media and community organisations, as well as the general community to raise community awareness about anxiety and depression and reduce the associated stigma. Beyond Blue was founded in 2000 by former premier of Victoria, Jeff Kennett. It is currently chaired by Linda Dessau, former Governor of Victoria. Dessau is supported by CEO Georgie Harman, and Interim Chair Kate Carnell.
Beyond Blue began in October 2000 as a five-year initiative of the Australian Government, as well as state and territory governments. Assisted by persistent lobbying by Jeff Kennett, the initiative stemmed from public debate on the treatment of people living with depression. The aim was to raise awareness of depression and to reduce the associated stigma. As of 2024, Beyond Blue receives 70% ($52,365,404.00) of its funding from governments.
Politicians have encouraged people to utilise and donate to Beyond Blue, including Geoff Gallop and former chair John Brogden.[citation needed]
Since 2006, the Australian Football League has supported the organisation with the annual Beyond Blue Cup. It is awarded to the winner of clashes between Geelong and Hawthorn football clubs.
In March 2017, it was announced that former prime minister Julia Gillard would take over as chair of Beyond Blue from founder and chair Jeff Kennett. Gillard replaced Kennett on 2 July 2017.
In December 2023, Gillard retired as chair of Beyond Blue and was replaced by Sam Mostyn. Mostyn served in this role until she became Governor-General in 2024. Mostyn was replaced by interim chair Kate Carnell, former chief minister of the Australian Capital Territory.
Beyond Blue addresses a range of mental health issues in Australia, including mental health stigma, indigenous issues, post-natal depression, school-based interventions, and youth mental health.
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Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue is an Australian mental health and wellbeing support organisation. They provide support programs to address issues related to depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and other related mental illnesses.
The organisation works in partnership with governments, local health services, educational institutions, workplaces, media and community organisations, as well as the general community to raise community awareness about anxiety and depression and reduce the associated stigma. Beyond Blue was founded in 2000 by former premier of Victoria, Jeff Kennett. It is currently chaired by Linda Dessau, former Governor of Victoria. Dessau is supported by CEO Georgie Harman, and Interim Chair Kate Carnell.
Beyond Blue began in October 2000 as a five-year initiative of the Australian Government, as well as state and territory governments. Assisted by persistent lobbying by Jeff Kennett, the initiative stemmed from public debate on the treatment of people living with depression. The aim was to raise awareness of depression and to reduce the associated stigma. As of 2024, Beyond Blue receives 70% ($52,365,404.00) of its funding from governments.
Politicians have encouraged people to utilise and donate to Beyond Blue, including Geoff Gallop and former chair John Brogden.[citation needed]
Since 2006, the Australian Football League has supported the organisation with the annual Beyond Blue Cup. It is awarded to the winner of clashes between Geelong and Hawthorn football clubs.
In March 2017, it was announced that former prime minister Julia Gillard would take over as chair of Beyond Blue from founder and chair Jeff Kennett. Gillard replaced Kennett on 2 July 2017.
In December 2023, Gillard retired as chair of Beyond Blue and was replaced by Sam Mostyn. Mostyn served in this role until she became Governor-General in 2024. Mostyn was replaced by interim chair Kate Carnell, former chief minister of the Australian Capital Territory.
Beyond Blue addresses a range of mental health issues in Australia, including mental health stigma, indigenous issues, post-natal depression, school-based interventions, and youth mental health.