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the perfect gift for a man to support Inspire

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!


Psychologist Steve Biddulph supports the perfect gift for a man
"This is one hell of a book. A man’s life, whether he is 18 or 80, can often start to go wrong. And often, after that, it just gets worse. Read more...
Inspire to establish research facility on Technology, Young People and Wellbeing

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.

Inspire brings the National Conversation online

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... 


Reach Out supports Young Carers week
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.


Making the personal political
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.
Suicide Prevention Australia Position Statement launch at Inspire
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. 
 
Ask the question on November 29 ... R U OK?
R U OK? Day will be held on November 29, 2009. It is a new annual day of action and partners of the initiative include ReachOut.com, Lifeline, beyondblue, Sane Australia, Black Dog Institute and headspace.


Join us to launch Reach Out Ireland
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!
Introducing Nudge: The Reach Out Campaign
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
Inspire WA Community – gets a big boost
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.
A fantastic Corrs
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.
Can I get an I? And an F? An S? And another A?
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.
Inspire on radio, tv and in print
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.
Massive boost to young people all over the nation
Just last week, the Inspire Foundation received 700,000 under the Federal Government’s Jobs Fund Temporary Financial Assistance grants. This allows Inspire to reach thousands of young people...
Walk from Sydney to Brisbane? Follow three young journeys

 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.

 

 

World class surfer Ace Buchan launches book, inspires kids and supports Reach Out
When world class surfer and Inspire ambassador Ace Buchan wrote a short story about a dreamtime surfing journey in year 5, he didn’t think it would one day get published and inspire kids all around Australia. That’s exactly what Ace has achieved with “Macka’s Barrel”, and in doing so, has promoted and donated the proceeds of his book launch auction items to Reach Out.
 

The new Reach Out is here. Welcome everyone.
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...
Join the Inspire community on Twitter

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.

 

Milestone ride for Corners for Kids

In this 10th Anniversary year, Corners for Kids Motorcycle Rally headed south to Tasmania for a week of fun, fundraising and spreading the word about Reach Out. Check out the daily blog and photos from the ride; and it's not too late to support their efforts...


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