Support mental health with your donation.
Mental health challenges affect millions across Australia, touching individuals, families, and entire communities. With the growing demand for support services, now more than ever, your donations are vital to strengthen our mental health programs.
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Why donate to mental health charities?
The demand for mental health services has never been higher, yet stigma and a chronic shortage of resources often prevent people from seeking or receiving the care they need. By donating to mental health charities, you help break down these barriers, enabling organisations like Uniting to provide critical resources and services. Your gifts can help directly impact individuals struggling with mental health issues, offering them the support they need to recover, rebuild, and thrive.
Donations play a keyrole in expanding access to life-changing resources like therapy, crisis intervention, and mental health education. By supporting Uniting, you can help create a brighter future for people asking for help. Every contribution, no matter the size, has the potential to transform someone’s life and build stronger, more resilient communities.
How your donation helps improve mental health services
At Uniting, when you donate money to mental health, your gifts will support a range of services, including:
- Therapy and counselling: professional support for individuals and families facing mental health challenges
- Lifeline Melbourne and Ballarat
- Hearing Voices support
- Social support: learn how to build better skills and confidence with the support of others who are experiencing similar life events and obstacles
- Awareness campaigns: Initiatives that educate the public and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.
Our commitment to advocacy further strengthens these efforts. Learn more about how we work to create systemic change.
Ways to contribute to mental health programs
There are many ways to support mental health programs at Uniting Vic.Tas. Better mental health starts with you. Whether you choose to donate, volunteer, or participate in fundraising and advocacy, you’re making a meaningful contribution to people’s lives. Explore ways to get involved through our initiatives.
Every contribution helps address urgent mental health needs and supports individuals at critical moments in their lives.
Regular monthly mental health donations support sustainable change, helping us reach more people over time.
Volunteer as a Lifeline telephone Crisis Supporter and help us provide Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. Learn more about volunteering with Lifeline Melbourne or Ballarat.
Real impact: stories from our mental health programs
Your support directly changes lives. These stories are a testament to the transformative power of your donations.
Your donation today can create more success stories and inspire hope in countless lives.
Hear the real story
From stairs to strength.
In the community
Hear the real story
Mental health doesn’t discriminate and neither should we.
How you can support us
“This role gives me a lot of perspective. It serves as a reminder to feel grateful for what I have, and to equally recognise when to call out for help,”
Hear the real story
Amy advocates for mental health.
Lifeline has given me more skills and enhanced my knowledge. It’s also given me a wider perspective of what mental health can be."
Hear the real story
Geographical area and visa status no barrier to mental health and wellbeing support.
Hear the real story
Developing a lived experience workforce for mental health services.
In the community
Hear the real story
Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb 2022.
In the community
In the community
Uniting Prahran receives funding boost to expand food delivery service and mental health services.
Advocacy in action
"During the pandemic, the demand for our emergency relief services at Prahran increased by around 80 per cent,"
In the community
Team Life Cycle rides the Murray to Moyne.
Murray to Moyne charity bike ride
Despite losing two team members to Covid-19 isolation, we did it! What an event!
Frequently Asked Questions
How does my donation support mental health programs?
Your donation helps Uniting deliver When you donate to a mental health charity like Uniting Vic.Tas, your donation helps with essential mental health services, including therapy, crisis support, support for individuals in need housing, outreach programs, and essential services, improving lives and offering stability.
Can I specify where my donation goes within mental health services?
Yes, your donations to Uniting can be allocated to specific areas, such as Lifeline or mental health support.
Are donations to mental health programs tax-deductible?
Yes, all donations over $2 to Uniting Vic.Tas are tax-deductible. We’ll provide you with a receipt for your records.
What mental health services does Uniting provide?
We offer counselling, Lifeline crisis support and suicide prevention and mental health support programs to support individuals and communities.
Other ways to support us
Get involved today to create a brighter future.
Together, we can make a difference.