Stories of Activate Mental Health

Thanks to a $3,000 grant from the Rotary Club of Northbrige, Activate Mental Health is expanding inclusive events in Northbridge and Perth.

Ten members found happiness and connection, proving that Activate Mental Health changes lives.

Celebrant Mark Fay of Mark Your Ceremony shares why supporting Activate Mental Health means uplifting joyful and connected communities.

"Planting Seeds Between the Pages: Alex's Story" profiles Alex, an introvert and primary caregiver who found respite and community through Activate Mental Health's Silent Book Clubs. Attending the meet-ups allows Alex to focus on personal hobbies. Now a volunteer, Alex has improved social skills and group facilitation abilities, illustrating the value of pursuing interests within a supportive community.

Ever wondered what truly motivates people to connect, grow, and find purpose in a group? We did too! We enlisted an organizational development expert and analyzed tons of feedback to uncover the 10 core reasons people are drawn to our community. From boosting mental well-being to building skills and making a real impact, discover the powerful themes that drive engagement and connection. Plus, get a peek at our amazing impact in the past year! Ready to find out what makes us t

Activate Mental Health is celebrating its ninth anniversary! 🥳 This past year has been our most significant yet, as we transformed into a registered charity, hosting 440 events, and welcomed more than 1,116 new members. Our amazing volunteers have contributed $74,271 to the economy through their dedication. Check out our 9th-year report card, created by Li from Brisbane. Here's to another year of connection and impact! 🎉

Volunteering is a two-way street of giving and receiving, as Darren, an AMH volunteer, discovered. Grateful for the support he once received, Darren found fulfilment in giving back. His journey brought personal growth, new friendships, and broadened horizons

Our founder’s reflections on the group becoming qualified as a registered charity in November 2024.

To wrap up the year, we asked our volunteers to share their stories about their interactions with this group. Please take a look at what...

Our foundation blog post outlines our goals for establishing this blog.