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How my father’s suicide helped me to become a ‘real man’

by Joel Clapham | Feb 27, 2023 | Media

LOSING his dad as a teen was “truly horrible” for JC Clapham but the father-of-three was soon faced with his own moment of despair. IT WAS Saturday, March 28, 1998, when I received the news that would cast a shadow over the rest of my life. I was 16 years old, and...

More community mental health training in Wangaratta

by Joel Clapham | Jan 31, 2022 | Community Program, Wangaratta

We’re so excited to announce a further 30 people in the Wangaratta region are now accredited mental health first aiders! Supported by our project partner The Grit and Resilience Program, 2021’s intake of the ‘Hearten Up Wangaratta’ community...

Presenting to ASFA’s Spotlight on Insurance in Superannuation conference

by Joel Clapham | Jun 7, 2021 | Hearten

I worked in superannuation for a decade, and after a number of years away while I focussed on coming back from a breakdown, I was really excited to be invited to speak at the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA)’s ‘Spotlight on...