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 Have you ever been to a Laneway Ball?
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We're excited - and so are the passionate people at Kymera Fundraising Charity Events - who are looking forward to hosting the first To Be Inspired Laneway Ball at Sydney's Grasshopper Bar to raise funds for the Inspire Foundation on August 14. It's not too late to get tickets... read more.
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Wear your good clothes for a good cause
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On Tuesday 1st of June 2010, men and women in casual dressing organisations all over Australia will give up their jeans, t-shirts and trainers for a day and wear their good clothes for a good cause. Ties, suits and blouses are all encouraged.
Corporate Tuesday is the latest initiative brought to you by the Inspire Foundation and is the non-profit solution to casual Friday. Read more... |
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ReachOut.com launches in the USA
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We are proud to announce the launch of Reach Out with our team at the Inspire USA Foundation. The launch of us.reachout.com is being driven by a national media and advertising teen suicide prevention campaign, with partners the Ad Council and SAMSHA. Having Reach Out to the United States presents an opportunity to reach 42 million teens and young adults and help them get through tough times. Read more...
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Australian Bureau of Statistics updated report released 31st of March
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On the 31st of March the Australian Bureau of Statistics released the 2008 Causes of Death report, which presents statistics on the number of deaths in 2008 by state or territory of Australia, sex, selected age groups, and cause of death. This report has revealed that suicide rates have not declined by as much as previously reported. This change is in part due to a consolidation of best practice in reporting across Federal and State Government departments.
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Steadfast put the FUN in fundraising..
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Earlier this week the state of Western Australia turned down the thermostat, upped the sunshine, and played host to the 1600 or so delegates attending the 12th Annual Steadfast Conference at the Perth Convention Centre. Read more...
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In loving memory of John Richardson
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It is with sadness that we learnt about the passing of John Richardson, Vice President of the Harbour City Bears and a much treasured friend and member of the Inspire community.
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Round the world trip for Reachout.com
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This Saturday, 6 March, a single Harley-Davidson rider will set out on a 45,000km adventure across 30 countries, taking the message to young men around the world that it’s okay to open up when they’re feeling down, and that support is there for them when they need it through services like ReachOut.com.
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The 11th C4K Rally is not done and dusted just yet....
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We are grateful to the dozens of motorcycle riders and their support crew from Australia's Financial Services industry who journeyed 2,200 kilometres, turning about 3,000 corners over four humid February days to raise money for Inspire's ReachOut.com program. Check out what some of the riders and support crew members had to say about this year's Rally and remember, it's not too late to support their efforts! Read more...
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the perfect gift for a man to support Inspire
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A group of Australian men have banded together to create a book about some of the tough issues facing the average Aussie bloke. The book – the perfect gift for a man – 30 stories about reinventing manhood – aims to get men talking about their feelings in a bid to help prevent male suicide in Australia. Sales of the book will raise funds for Inspire. Click through for new pricing info!
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Inspire to establish research facility on Technology, Young People and Wellbeing
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Inspire is a partner on a successful Australian Research Council Grant to establish a research facility on Technology, Young People and Wellbeing. The ARC Linkage grant will support coordinated, collaborative, cross-sector knowledge brokering of research into the relationship between technology and young people’s wellbeing.
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Inspire brings the National Conversation online
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Today the Federal Government launched the National Conversation. Inspire is involved in the National Conversation by running online forums for young people on Reach Out, ActNow and through the Reach Out InfoBus on Habbo Hotel. Through these forums young people will have the opportunity to share their views on what they want to see in the National Strategy for Young People. Read more...
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Reach Out supports Young Carers week
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Carers Week is a time to celebrate and acknowledge the vital role carers play in our society. Reach Out is celebrating young carers in our community this week by having several guest bloggers who are working as young carers in different regions of Australia get their voice heard on the RODown blog.
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Making the personal political
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ActNow’s free Community Engagement seminars, held in Melbourne on Thursday 24th September, and Sydney on Wednesday 30th September examined how organisations can better create opportunities for young people to connect to their communities.
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Suicide Prevention Australia Position Statement launch at Inspire
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Inspire Foundation hosted the launch of Suicide Prevention Australia’s latest Position Statement, titled Suicide and Self-harm amongst Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender communities. Former high court judge, the Honourable Michael Kirby, AC CMG, Inspire’s Atari Metcalf, Dr Michael Dudley (Chair of Suicide Prevention Australia) and Associate Professor Anne Mitchell (Director of Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria) launched the paper at Inspire's Sydney office on Monday 31 August.
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Join us to launch Reach Out Ireland
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You're invited to an Irish Night to Inspire - it's your opportunity to join us in celebrating the launch of Reach Out Ireland on Australian shores and raise further funds to propel Inspire Ireland further on it's mission to help millions of young people lead happier lives!
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Introducing Nudge: The Reach Out Campaign
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The Nudge is the friendly hand young people need to help themselves through the ups and downs of life – and he is the centre of the new Reach Out marketing campaign launched on 7 June for the re-launch of the Reach Out website. Read all about this mysterious creature
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Inspire WA Community – gets a big boost
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Inspire’s “WA Community” began in June 2008 as a result of the All Inspired Strategic planning that took place in early 2008. There are many passionate Inspire supporters from WA wishing to focus Inspire’s vibrancy and impact on to young people in WA - and they've just gotten one step closer.
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A fantastic Corrs
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Corrs Chambers Westgarth have been assisting Inspire Foundation since the very beginning and continue to provide fantastic pro-bono legal support to all areas of Inspire - including our newest, Inspire Digital.
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Can I get an I? And an F? An S? And another A?
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What does it spell? IFSA! Investment Financial Services Association (IFSA), one of Inspire's strategic partners, held their annual Industry Excellence Awards Dinner on 6th August. Inspire once again shared your generous donations with the Schizophrenia Research Institute.
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Inspire on radio, tv and in print
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Inspire has been in the news over the last couple of months, hitting radio, tv and magazines. Read the articles and find out about the key issues affecting young people that Inspire regularly comments on like cyberbullying and the reporting of suicide in the media.
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Walk from Sydney to Brisbane? Follow three young journeys
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Some might think they are crazy but for three young men from Queensland, walking from the Sydney Opera House to Brisbane via the Good Will Bridge can be done in one inspirational step. Find out why they have embarked on this Steps 4 Survival tour and support their progress along the way.
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The new Reach Out is here. Welcome everyone.
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Renovate: (verb) to make new or as if new again - refurbish, recondition, recreate, refresh, refurbish, rejuvenate, renew, restore, revamp. The new and improved www.ReachOut.com has arrived, supported by a campaign aiming to reach more young people than ever. Youth Ambassador Becks talks about helping to create this exciting new space for young people to get help, and help others...
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Join the Inspire community on Twitter
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What's all this Twitter talk? Twitter is the multi-purpose social networking website that allows anyone to be part of communal conversations, to listen and have a say on issues that are important to them - issues like the mental health and wellbeing of young people. Follow and connect with the Inspire community on Twitter here.
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