Mental Health Partners

06/02/2026

As I was reflecting today, I was thinking about resilient communities and what communities I think are one of the most resilient. It didn't take long as members of my family are in farming. Farmers face a multitude of variables that impact their livelihoods. Despite these challenges,
Australian farmers have developed remarkable resilience, adapting their practices and mindsets to thrive in the face of adversity.
Farmers face constant challenges from weather patterns, market fluctuations, pests and disease, input costs and policy and regulations. Resilience is not just about practical solutions; it also involves mental toughness and strong community networks. Many farmers participate in support groups, local co-operatives, and industry associations, which provide advice, advocacy, and a sense of solidarity during tough times. Mental health initiatives and rural outreach programs have become increasingly important, recognising the emotional toll that farming’s uncertainties can take. However, not all get the help they need, and we need to support our farming community.
In Mental Health being resilient is a way of preventing serious mental illness from becoming an issue in the first place. Mental Health Partners specialize in Preventative Mental Health by using proven science backed programs and strategies, to build individuals and community resilience. If you are struggling and want to learn more? Then hit the link below
https://zurl.co/16IAW

Until next time remember!
Mental Health is everyone's business.

02/02/2026

🔐 Free Cyber Security Training – Build Your Digital Confidence

We’re offering two free cyber security workshops designed to help individuals, small businesses and community leaders stay safe online.

💻 Cyber Foundations Workshop (2 hours)
Practical group sessions plus one-on-one support to build essential cyber security awareness and skills.
🚀 Cyber Leaders Workshop (2 hours)
A participatory session providing free training and support to strengthen cyber resilience for businesses, individuals and community leaders.

Learn the risks, build confidence, and take practical steps to protect yourself and your organisation online.

Workshop Sessions
Wednesday 4th February
1. Cyber Foundations – Morgan Community Centre @ 10.30am
2. Cyber Foundations – Renmark Civic Centre @ 2pm
3. Cyber Leaders – Renmark Civic Centre @ 5.30pm
Thursday 5th February
4. Cyber Foundations – Berri Library @ 10am
5. Cyber Leaders – Berri Library @ 1pm
Wednesday 11th February
6. Cyber Foundations – Tailem Bend Town Hall Function Room @ 10am
7. Cyber Leaders – Tailem Bend Town Hall Functions Room @ 1pm

Register to attend https://forms.office.com/r/h27X5bEE3N?origin=lprLink

29/01/2026

HI to all from the Team at Mental Health Partners

Continuing a journey in resilience

Not all days are the same!
Not all people are the same!

What's important?

START
Just make a start, once you have started it all becomes easier.

What does a start look like, well it can come from anywhere.
My start was in Health, I had to start better sleep patterns, so I started.
Step one let your partner know your trying to make changes.
Then start working on the things that will improve sleep - Reduce Caffeine No Screens before bed Make Bedroom
. Silent
. Dark
. Cool
There a many things that you can do, I started averaging 4-5 hours sleep per night, now I have a healthy Average of 7.5 per night, very consistently, not perfect, just consistent.

It took time, for me that journey was more than 6 months.
But I STARTED.

When will you START?

Until Next Time remember
Mental Health is Everyone's business

23/01/2026

Hello to all from the Team at Mental Health Partners,

Last week I talked about Personal Resilience, what is it? Why do we need it? Where can we learn about it.

I want to help you understand what this journey can do, so I am going to tell you what it has done for me. When I first did my first Resilience Survey, I was 42/100, which shocked me because I thought I was pretty Resilient. The average for any adult is somewhere between 50-70%, so I had some work to do.

My main area that I scored low in was Health, so I made some small changes that really helped by following the principle of "Small Things Done Consistently". I made sure I had a regular bed routine which improved my sleep and stopped drinking caffeine after 4pm. I increased my fruit intake and decreased the sweets. My job means I sit a lot, so moving by monitoring my steps was also important.

I am happy to say my score is 69 currently and with a bit more work I can increase that score. However, the Resilience Journey is not a destination, it is a Personal Growth Journey. Done at your pace and there will be fluctuations, because that's life, right?

If you would like to learn about the 6 domains of Resilience, Health, Vision, Collaboration, Tenacity, Reasoning and Composure. See below to start your journey!

https://www.mentalhealthpartners.com.au/resilience-first-aid

Until Next Week Remember
Mental Health is Everyone's Business

23/01/2026

Hello to all from the Team at Mental Health Partners,

Last week I talked about Personal Resilience, what is it? Why do we need it? Where can we learn about it.

I want to help you understand what this journey can do, so I am going to tell you what it has done for me. When I first did my first Resilience Survey, I was 42/100, which shocked me because I thought I was pretty Resilient. The average for any adult is somewhere between 50-70%, so I had some work to do.

My main area that I scored low in was Health, so I made some small changes that really helped by following the principle of "Small Things Done Consistently". I made sure I had a regular bed routine which improved my sleep and stopped drinking caffeine after 4pm. I increased my fruit intake and decreased the sweets. My job means I sit a lot, so moving by monitoring my steps was also important.

I am happy to say my score is 69 currently and with a bit more work I can increase that score. However, the Resilience Journey is not a destination, it is a Personal Growth Journey. Done at your pace and there will be fluctuations, because that's life, right?

If you would like to learn about the 6 domains of Resilience, Health, Vision, Collaboration, Tenacity, Reasoning and Composure. See below to start your journey!

https://zurl.co/Cvv0s

Until Next Week Remember
Mental Health is Everyone's Business

16/01/2026

Hi to all from the Team at Mental Health Partners

We hear a lot in the Media and from Politicians about the term "Resilience".

So, what is Resilience? Why do we need Resilience? Where can we learn about it?

When it comes to Mental Health, we describe "Resilience" as "Advancing Despite Adversity". It's a Prevention Program designed to increase an Individual's Resilience, which they can then help to increase the Resilience of the people around them. This is what I like to call the Tsunami Affect.

Why? We are all told, to stay healthy you need to eat a nutritious diet, get enough sleep and exercise regularly. Right? That's great but do we ever think about exercising our brains and keeping that mentally fit? The brain runs every system in our body and therefore is the most vital part of our body to keep "Fit". Nobody has the perfect life, things will go wrong, so it's how you train your mind to respond that will help you through times of "Adversity". Allowing you to "keep going" and keep "Advancing" through those difficult times.

Where? I am glad you asked!
If you are interested in beginning your "Resilience Journey", then get in touch
https://www.mentalhealthpartners.com.au/courses/resilience-first-aid-courses

Until Next Week Remember
Mental Health is Everyone's Business

13/01/2026

12/01/2026

This is the author of the amazing book, The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse. Wise

09/01/2026

Hi to all from the Team at Mental Health Partners

Welcome to 2026.

We have a RFA(Resilience First Aid) course scheduled for Fullarton in February, see flyer attached.

If you or anyone you know would like to come, please let us know?

Until next time Remember
Mental Health is Everyone's Business

31/12/2025

To all our team and to all the people we met during this project, and to the Lives that were saved because of it, We are humbled!

12/12/2025

Hi to all from the team at Mental Health Partners

Christmas 👩‍👩‍👧‍👧👫🎄🤶

As we draw close to the end of another year, we would like to Praise the Resilience and MHFA communities out there.

It is a generous and valuable thing you all do for your communities.
A question asked at a difficult time, a smile given when someone needs it, a sit down or a walk with a person who needs a chat, a promise to be there if you are needed.
All these things make a HUGE difference in people's lives.

How do we know, well we hear from people, they tell us the differences it has made and believe or not the Lives that have been saved. For 2025 we have heard of 8 Lives saved, this is around our average of 9 per year for the last 8 years.

You are all doing a magnificent job for your Families, Friends, teams, workplaces and Communities.
Please know your efforts do NOT go unseen.

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 🎅🎅🎅🎅🎄🎄🎄🎄

Until Next YEAR
Remember
Mental Health Is Everyone's Business