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Nominations

Nominations for 2019 are now closed.
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The Mental Health Matters Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of individuals, groups and organisations that have worked to improve understanding, awareness, service provision and the general mental health of communities in NSW over the past year (2018 — 2019).

2018 Award Winner
 

Know amazing work being done in the ACT? Mental Health Community Coalition ACT run an incredible awards program – information can be found HERE

 

Prizes for award winners

The winner of each award category will receive $1000, an engraved award plaquette, and a specially created promotional video.

Brand new awards in 2019

This includes the ACON-sponsored Mental Health Matters Award Rainbow Inclusion Award – Recognising mental health related programs, projects or initiatives that demonstrate commitment to the mental health and wellbeing of sex, sexuality, and/or gender diverse (LGBTIQA+) people.

The awards ceremony will be at the Shangri-La Hotel in late September

Each year, the Mental Health Matters Awards ceremony celebrates outstanding achievements in mental health. Held at Sydney’s Shangri-La Hotel, it is a wonderful opportunity to meet others and celebrate the work of individuals, groups and organisations that make a difference. 

For full category descriptions and nomination requirements, please see below.

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How to nominate

Know someone doing excellent work in mental health? You can nominate yourself, a program you work for/with, or a program or person you know.

Nomination Criteria

Please read the following information before submitting a nomination

  • Projects, programs or initiatives nominated must be accessible to, and have relevance for, the people of NSW.
  • We do not accept nominations for a service in multiple categories.
  • Only one nomination for an organisation or individual will be accepted; nomination submissions will be judged on quality of nomination not quantity.
  • Staff and volunteers of Collective Purpose organisations, and/or any of the sponsors of the Awards (including, but not limited to, ACON) are not eligible for nomination. For more information about Collective Purpose, visit: https://collectivepurpose.org.au/
  • Previous award winners are not eligible for self-nomination for three years following the receipt of their award.

We are here to help and answer any questions you may have about the Awards or the nomination process, including support to complete your nomination. Contact us on (02) 9339 6021 or email promo.admin@wayahead.org.au

Nominations for the Mental Health Matters Awards are now closed. 
 


 

Award Categories 

Mental Health Matters Youth Award
Recognising excellence and/or innovation in programs, projects or initiatives that have focused their efforts on prevention and early intervention with young people.

 

Mental Health Matters
Community Initiative Award
Recognising small, grass-roots, community-run groups, projects or events whose key aims are to improve the mental health and wellbeing of marginalised communities, particularly Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, and facilitate access to culturally appropriate information and services. This may also include ongoing groups focused on mental health or awareness raising events that have impacted the local community.
Aboriginal Social and Emotional
Wellbeing Award
Recognising programs, projects, people or initiatives that enhance the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal communities.
Outstanding Achievement in
Mental Health Promotion Award
Recognising excellence and/or innovation in mental health promotion activities  programs or initiatives that contribute to increased awareness, reduced stigma, and enhanced wellbeing related to mental health and/or mental ill-health.
Leadership through Lived
Experience Award
Recognising an individual with lived experience of mental ill-health, mental illness, or a carer of someone with lived experience, who has made outstanding contributions to advocacy and social change benefitting people with lived experiences. This can relate to a specific program the person has initiated/coordinated, or a dedication to lifelong work in this area.
WayAhead Workplaces
Wellbeing Award
Recognising organisations who have actively created a positive work environment for all employees and support employees in their mental health & wellbeing in the workplace. The prize for this award includes special access to some features of the WayAhead Workplaces program.
Mental Health Matters
Media Award
Can be awarded to state-based or nation-wide media. Recognising individuals or organisations who have produced thoughtful, informative and responsibly reported media relating to mental health illness.
Mental Health Matters
Rainbow Inclusion Award
Sponsored by ACON
Recognising mental health related programs, projects or initiatives that demonstrate commitment to the mental health and wellbeing of sex, sexuality, and/or gender diverse (LGBTIQA+) people.

 


 

Nominate Now

To submit a nomination, please select a category below:

Mental Health Matters Youth Award

Mental Health Matters Rainbow Inclusion Award

Leadership through Lived Experience Award

Mental Health Matters Community Initiative Award

Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Award

Outstanding Achievement in Mental Health Promotion Award

WayAhead Workplaces Wellbeing Award

Mental Health Matters Media Award

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At School

 

How can we share the journey at school?

  • Host a Mental Health Month assembly
  • Include Mental Health Month in your classroom activities 
  • Support students to put on their own events for Mental Health Month
  • Consider hosting a “Share a Meal for Mental Health Month” event on World Mental Health Day
  • Ensure that all students and staff know what supports are available at your school
  • Challenge ideas and language that may have a negative impact on the way people think
    about mental ill-health

 

Download the ‘Schools Pack’ with heaps of useful resources and activities

Download the ‘At School’ social post here

Check out all the Share the Journey downloads here

At Work

 

How can we share the journey at work??

  • Include mental health in discussions about workplace health and safety
  • Organise wellbeing activities and make them accessible to people
  • Consider hosting an event for Mental Health Month
  • Have someone to come and talk to your workplace about mental health and wellbeing
  • Connect with the WayAhead Workplaces network –
    a network of likeminded organisations working together to improve mental wellbeing in the workplace.

 

Download the ‘At Work’ social post here

Check out all the Share the Journey downloads here

With Family and Friends

 

How can we share the journey with family and friends?

  • Share a hobby or teaching each other something new
  • Helping each other with chores like laundry, cooking or cleaning
  • Help each other get to appointments, occasions or events
  • Organise times to check in with each other
  • Help each other plan for difficult situations
  • Create a fun challenge you can do together
  • Play games together

 

Download the ‘Family and Friends’ social post here

Check out all the Share the Journey downloads here

In the Community

 

How can we share the journey with family and friends?

  • Host a community event for Mental Health Month
  • Think about ways you can connect with people experiencing mental health issues –
    this could include having quiet spaces or transport options available for community events.
  • Make sure that mental health and wellbeing are talked about in your community
  • Consider hosting a “Share a Meal for Mental Health Month” event on World Mental Health Day in your community

 

Download the ‘In the Community’ social post here

Check out all the Share the Journey downloads here

Share the Journey

 

Connecting with others is important for all aspects of our health and wellbeing. Research tells us that feeling connected with others gives us a sense of security, support, purpose and happiness. Close connections and good relationships with others help us enjoy good times in our lives as well as cope with difficult experiences. Many of us report feeling lonely and believe loneliness is increasing in Australia. For those experiencing or living with mental illness, loneliness can have an even bigger impact, especially when you factor in the added experiences of social exclusion and stigma.

Share the Journey is all about ways we can connect with others, both for our own health and wellbeing, as well as theirs.

Sharing the journey can mean many things:

  • Telling your loved ones about both your successes and difficulties
  • Reaching out to people who might be withdrawing from others
  • Working with someone to find and access services or support
  • Asking for help with day-to-day things when you need it
  • Getting involved in group activities, like sports or book clubs
  • Sharing a cuppa with a mate

 

Whether you reach out to someone who might be feeling a bit lost or find a way to connect with others when you need some help,
building positive social connection is something we can all try and do.

Download this information as a fact sheet here

View all Share the Journey downloads here