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Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation

Australia's first and only dedicated mental health research foundation.

01/04/2026

Wise words shared from Dr Ian Zajac our Research Fellow in men’s su***de prevention.
Thanks to everyone who joined our Men's Meals and Mental Health Dinners in 2024, and 2025 and the vital support Preventive Health SA this research position was made possible.
This year, we're aiming even higher, extending our impact in su***de prevention with our next Men's Meals & Mental Health Dinner at Adelaide Oval 18 June.

Together, we’re making a real difference in men’s mental health. 💜

30/03/2026

Still buzzing after a special day at the beautiful Kooyonga Golf Club, thanks to the incredible team at the Catapult Foundation for bringing together such a meaningful Fundraiser Golf Day in support of mental health research.

The day kicked off with sausage sizzles and some friendly (and competitive!) golf, setting the tone for a fantastic event. Guests then enjoyed a wonderful lunch hosted by MC Rebecca Morse, who kept the day running seamlessly.

We also heard from Izzi Batt-Doyle OLY a 2x Olympian and 2x Australian record holder, who spoke with humility about her remarkable achievements and journey in elite sport.

Wrapping up a success of the day, Tony Catt marked the occasion with a remarkable gesture, presenting a generous $50,000 cheque, to John Mannion, CEO of Breakthrough. These funds will go towards Breakthrough’s Catalyst Grant Round, supporting vital youth mental health research.

👉Events like these are only made possible thanks to the generosity and support of so many. A special thank you to James Thredgold Jeweller for sponsoring the incredible hole-in-one activation, as well as all the volunteers from Beyond Bank Australia, who generously donated their time to support all day.

A true show of community backing young people and investing in a brighter future.💜

19/03/2026

🏃‍♀️ City-Bay Fun Run 2026 is calling!

If you’re planning on running this September, make your run mean something this year. We all know physical health and mental health go hand in hand , so why not run for both?

When you register, you can choose to fundraise.
Select Breakthrough, and if you raise $500 or more, you’ll score a pair of FREE Breakthrough socks 🧦

Let’s run for something bigger than the finish line. Every step you take can help change the future of mental health.

Click to register here https://city-bay.org.au/

18/03/2026

This amazing woman is our Breakthrough Training Manager, Sharn Elder 💜
Sharn has poured her time and heart into our community, delivering over 💯 Breakthrough Mental Health First Aid courses right across the state.
That’s 100+ rooms where people showed up, had real conversations, learned how to support each other, and took steps toward breaking the stigma.
Thank you, Sharn, for the role you play in strengthening our communities through Breakthrough.✨✨

17/03/2026

Breakthrough are heading back to Minlaton for another FREE mental health session for women 🌾
Friday, 20 March | 11.00-2.00pm | Lot 279 West Tce.

Fill Your Silo is designed to help you pause, connect and build tools to support yourself and others during times of mental stress.
Delivered by farming psychologist Steph Schimdt and Breakthrough Training Manager Sharn Elder, this session includes:
✨ Practical tools for mental wellbeing
🤝 Connection with other women in the community
🥗 A free lunch
Come along, take a breather, and fill your silo.💜

Click here to register: https://shorturl.at/H1u3h

This initiative is funded via the State Government Drought Support Wellbeing Initiative via Department of Primary Industries and Regions

Thank you to our partners Elders Limited , Adelaide Footy League , West End Draught

13/03/2026

🌾 Calling all women in Minlaton!

Next week, Breakthrough will be heading back to the Yorke Peninsula to deliver Fill Your Silo, a women-only mental health and wellbeing session hosted by farming psychologist Steph Schmidt - Farm.Life.Psych and Breakthrough Training Manager Sharn Elder

Friday 20 March 11- 2pm
Minlaton District Community & Sports Centre

This is a chance to step away from the busy farm life, connect with other women, and pick up practical tools to support your wellbeing.

✨ Completely FREE to attend

This session is supported through the SA Drought Support Wellbeing Initiative via Department of Primary Industries and Regions

🔗 Register here:bit.ly/4bEHhoE

These sessions are generously funded with support from our partners West End Draught Elders Limited and the Adelaide Footy League

We’d love to see you there! 💜

12/03/2026

🍇 If you are part of the wine or agriculture industry, you know how tough the job can be. Long hours. Financial pressure. Environmental uncertainty and often doing it all in isolation.
Yesterday, Breakthrough travelled to the McLaren Flat, in the stunning surrounds of Lloyd Brothers Wine & Olive Company to meet grape growers, suppliers and farmers to talk head-on about mental health, coping with distress and to bring the wine community - one of the great economic and social back bones to the state, together for a night of connection, and honest conversation.
John Mannion shared practical insights and tools for coping with mental illness, while James Thredgold , spoke movingly about the effects of loss on a family and his ongoing advocacy for improvement in the current State clinical mental health system.
Tom Burfitt, from Oliver & Press Winemakers shared his experience navigating mental health challenges, noting that family support really helped and that there is no one solution for everyone and to respect everyone's different journeys.
AFL captain Tom Jonas shared candidly about the pressures in leadership and reminded everyone in the room, that no one has to carry the load alone.

We thank our partners and for their generous support, and particularly Erin Leggat CEO of McLaren Vale Wine Region for inviting her members to attend this vital workshop.
👉 One event won’t solve everything, but it’s an important step and it reinforces a powerful truth: community and connection can play a vital role in recovery.

11/03/2026

Last week, Breakthrough was proud to be part of the LeaderUp event at AFL Max founded by AFL great James Podsiadly, where 500 South Australian primary school students came together to explore bravery, leadership and mental health.
With Rory Sloane hosting the Q&A, students asked thoughtful questions about courage, community and caring for their wellbeing.
It was encouraging to see mental health front and centre. John Mannion spoke about recognising the signs of mental illness, checking in on friends, and simple tools like mindfulness and breathing.
He also highlighted the impact of Breakthrough-funded programs like Big Talks for Little People, that continue to help reduce bullying in schools.

Great to see young people learning how to support each other.🙌

09/03/2026

If you see this man out on the road, stop and give him a hug and take a moment to listen to his cause. 💜

Lenny Deacon is cycling around Australia to raise $1 million for Breakthrough, supporting urgent mental health research. He is currently in WA.

Inspired by the loss of his best mate Dippa, Lenny has taken on the incredible challenge of cycling across the country. Along the way he’s stopping in country towns, pubs, and campsites to talk with people, share stories, and help break the stigma around mental health.

He says he’ll keep going for as long as it takes.💪

If you feel inspired like we do, please check out his page “Doin It For Dippa” or consider donating to his page. bit.ly/4pGIAIV

07/03/2026

This we are celebrating the incredible women who do so much in their work to improve mental health 💜

An overwhelming majority of the Breakthrough team are women, including Brooke Dew, Sharn Elder, Jade Spicer, Magda Pearce, Susannah Norris, Leesa Scanlan and Ava Elder-Steele. These ladies bring passion, care and commitment to securing funding for vital mental health research, as well as organising community and wellbeing events that support so many people living silently with mental illness.

We’re also proud to acknowledge the many women who power Breakthrough more broadly, from those serving on our board and research committee, to the outstanding professors, researchers, mental health clinicians and volunteers helping drive progress across the sector.

Today we recognise all women, in their many roles as leaders, colleagues, parents, partners and friends, who show up every day to support the wellbeing of those around them.

06/03/2026

Flash back to a fantastic night last week, supporting our partner Metcash at the IGA Retailer Awards 2026! 🙌
Together we sold hundreds of Peter Shearer Menswear Head First Socks and raised over $3,500 for Breakthrough, with all proceeds funding vital mental health research.
Big thanks to our incredible Beyond Bank volunteers, who generously gave their time to support us on the night.
Community at its best. 💜

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39 Charles Street, Norwood
Adelaide, SA
5067

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.breakthroughfoundation.org.au/

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