Activate Mental Health: Our 2025 Impact and the Path Ahead
- AMH Volunteer Team
- 12 hours ago
- 3 min read
We recently reached out to our community through the 2025 Annual Impact Survey, and the results are in! With 49 responses from our dedicated members and volunteers, we’ve gained invaluable insight into how Activate Mental Health (AMH) is making a difference in Perth.
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Real Connection, Real Results
The heart of our mission is to improve well-being and reduce social isolation, and the data shows we are moving the needle.
👩⚕️Improved Well-Being: Approximately 74% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that their mental health has improved through interacting with AMH.
😍Reduced Isolation: Over 80% of our community feels less socially isolated thanks to our group.
One member shared:
"There’s a shared and unspoken understanding we are all going through something, so everyone I’ve encountered is so welcoming and supportive".
What Drives Our Community?
Why do people join AMH? For many, it's about finding a safe space to grow.
😃 67% of survey participants indicated they joined to make new friends.
🎗️ 61% survey participants indicated they wanted to reduce social isolation and join a community.
🤣 53% survey participants indicated they were simply looking to have some fun.
The "Fun" Factor: Favourite Activities
Our events are more than just gatherings; they are the glue that holds us together. The most popular activities according to the survey include:
Walking groups & Coffee catch-ups. 🚶♀️☕️
Playing board games. 🎲🃏
TED talk discussion groups & Pub quiz nights. 💬🤔
Looking Forward: Your Feedback in Action
While we celebrate our 100% recommendation rate, every single respondent said they would recommend AMH to others.
We are also listening to your suggestions for improvement.
In 2026, we are looking at ways to:
Expand our reach into the northern and outer suburbs.
Diversify events with ideas like "buddy systems" for new members & more creative workshops.
Improve accessibility by considering noise levels and physical access at our venues.
A massive thank you to everyone who participated.
As one member put it:
"Activate Mental Health has added something precious to my life, plus an extra dose of fun".
We can’t wait to see you at our next event!
Thank you to Li - our report writer
This report has been wonderfully designed by Li, a remote-based volunteer from Queensland who is a passionate mental health and wellbeing advocate who loves being creative and having a good yarn.
Li started volunteering with AMH in 2024 to give back and use her creative skills, while supporting a community that truly values wellbeing, connection and fun. Researchers and policy makers often talk about what might help people’s mental health, but AMH is actually doing it, helping people connect, feel supported and be part of a community.
“It’s important to communicate the impact on the community and the wonderful work of our volunteers, hosts and supporters. Sharing these stories helps secure vital funding and sponsorships, allowing AMH not only to continue its events, but also to build volunteer capacity and provide an even better experience for the people it supports.”
Click here to download the report
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