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Supporting the LS Precast team in Benalla

by Joel Clapham | Dec 11, 2023 | Community Program, Workplace

The traditional domains of silence about mental health are disappearing, and we couldn’t be happier or prouder to play a very small part in helping that along. LS Precast is one such business that not so many years ago might have been like that. A precast...

It’s ok me, I got this

by Joel Clapham | Aug 20, 2023 | Hearten, Knowledge, Media

Originally published in The Westsider The single most powerful and liberating psychological practice I have ever done is reintroduce myself to my inner child, and show him who I am now. Yes, it sounds wanky and flowery but I truly don’t care. I gave this a crack and...

Honey, I’m home! (reconnecting with myself)

by Joel Clapham | Jul 18, 2023 | Hearten, Knowledge, Media

Originally published in The Westsider It’s been almost two years since I last wrote a column, and loads of cool and some difficult stuff has happened. I’m excited to be writing again and to share how I’m living as a heartful and hopeful human. Last year I came...

Supporting Beechworth To Bridge

by Joel Clapham | Mar 31, 2023 | Community Program, Wangaratta

There are so many good people, community groups, and organisations doing the good work to destigmatise mental health problems, and the sad end point for far too many – suicide. One such group is Beechworth to Bridge, established to raise awareness and funds for mental...

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...