When we connect, we feel better
At Australia Post, we facilitate millions of connections each year. Our Post Offices and our people are at the centre of over 4,000 communities.
We’ve partnered with Beyond Blue to make mental health and wellbeing a part of everyday conversations and to build stronger, more connected communities. Our national network enables us to help Beyond Blue reach millions of individuals and businesses across Australia with mental health information.
Together, we aim to connect more people with mental health and wellbeing resources and services, and each other - because when we connect, we feel better.
Find out more about our work with Beyond Blue
Find out more about our work with Beyond Blue
Connecting millions with free postcards
Connecting millions with free postcards
Did you know nearly half of us will experience a mental health condition in our lifetime? Feeling connected can make a difference. That’s why, together with Beyond Blue, we’ve delivered over 7 million prepaid postcards to help people across Australia connect with each other.
Add a personal touch to your letters with our stamps
In October 2020, we released ‘When we connect, we feel better’ stamps, designed to help you let someone know that you’re thinking of them. Use one to send a letter to a family member, friend, co-worker or person in need. Available at participating Post Offices or online.
Donate to Beyond Blue
Donate to Beyond Blue
Your donation will help Beyond Blue to:
- Fund the 24/7 Beyond Blue Support Service.
- Reduce the impact of depression, anxiety and suicide by supporting people to protect their mental health and to recover when they are unwell.
- Reduce people’s experiences of stigma and discrimination
- Improve people’s opportunities to get effective support and services at the right time.
There has never been a more important time to talk openly about mental health. Meet Beyond Blue volunteer speakers Fatimah, Jo, David and Samuel who share their mental health journeys and talk about why connection matters to them. They’re encouraging people across Australia to connect with their friends, family, communities and culture and to have open conversations about mental health.
Fatimah, a small business owner, speaks about how vital it is for our mental health to open up and stay connected, something she encourages her staff to do.
As a small business owner, Jo speaks about how managing mental health by focusing on what you can control is important for success.
David shares how connecting and talking about his mental health condition has been a big part of his recovery.
Samuel likes to share his story to help others, and speaks about how his journey to better mental health is ongoing.
Boost your mental wellbeing
If you’re looking to improve your mental health and wellbeing, or want to support those around you, Beyond Blue has stories, tips and strategies to inspire you to achieve your personal best.
Connect with the community
Sometimes, just knowing that someone else has gone through a similar experience can make a world of difference in getting through a difficult time. Join the welcoming and supportive community at the Beyond Blue Online Forums.
How to have the conversation
Are you going through a tough time, or worried about someone else? Starting the conversation is important but it can be hard. Beyond Blue has developed a range of resources to help you navigate this challenging topic.
New Access for Small Business Owners
New Access for Small Business Owners
New Access for Small Business Owners, is a free and confidential mental health coaching program. It’s run by coaches with small business backgrounds and can help manage the stress that’s often associated with running a small business.
Training for those who support small business owners
Training for those who support small business owners
Beyond Blue has developed a free, four-part learning course, designed to improve mental health and wellbeing. This short course offers information on how to have an empathetic conversation with small business owners you may know and support.
Resources for employees and employers
Resources for employees and employers
For workplace resources developed by Beyond Blue, visit Heads Up. You’ll find information for employers, employees, managers and small business owners.
Supporting mental health with our Community Grants
Supporting mental health with our Community Grants
We’re helping organisations in every state and territory create meaningful connections to support mental health in their local community. Read about our Community Grants program, and learn about our grant recipients and their stories.