Why partner with MensLine Australia?
The relationships we build with our partners ensure more men can get the support they need in their toughest moments. Men’s lives depend on it. Partnering with MensLine Australia is an opportunity to play a vital role in supporting men’s mental health.
All our calls and chats are answered by professional paid counsellors who are experts in mental health, relationship issues, and suicide prevention.
Demand for our service is high and currently exceeds the funding available, which means that some calls go unanswered.
With your help, MensLine Australia can hire more counsellors to deliver more sessions to support more Australian men.
To find out more information or register your interest, please fill out our Contact Us form and we will get in touch.
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The Need: Mental health and suicide prevention
The national picture:
- 1 in 8 men will experience depression at some stage in their lives.[1]
- 1 in 5 men will experience anxiety at some stage in their lives.[2]
- Men are less likely to talk about depression or anxiety, increasing the risk it goes unrecognised and untreated.
- Sadly, around three-quarters of suicide deaths are men.[3]
MensLine Australia plays a vital role in mental health and suicide prevention support by providing an accessible phone and online counselling service dedicated to men. Offering a nonjudgmental, compassionate service can significantly improve men’s confidence in seeking support. MensLine Australia is often the first touchpoint for men reaching out for help, which can be a gateway to accessing longer-term support.
MensLine Australia aims to reduce the stigma around seeking support, raise awareness of the service, and encourage men to seek help. Taking the first step to reach out for help is a sign of strength.
Impacts of partnering with MensLine Australia
A partnership with MensLine Australia can:
- Support MensLine Australia to answer more calls to help more Australian men.
- Create an inclusive workplace culture that reduces the stigma associated with mental health and encourages help-seeking.
- Empower staff, colleagues, customers, friends and family to support each other through mental health education.
- Promote resources that support men’s mental health and suicide prevention.
Contact us
If you want to learn more about partnerships, please fill out our contact us form and we will be in touch.
How else can I get involved?
Make a Donation
Every donation, big or small, makes a real difference.
Your donation will help us continue to provide free counselling for men when they need it most. This includes:
- Men who have concerns about their mental health, including depression and anxiety.
- Men who are having suicidal thoughts.
- Men who are struggling with relationship issues.
- Men who are dealing with a relationship breakdown.
- Men who want to improve their parenting skills.
Your donation ensures more men get the support they need and helps us to answer the next call.
Fundraise
Every day, thousands of Australian men struggle with mental health, relationship challenges and personal crisis.
All funds raised help our mission to support men through life’s challenges with free professional counselling services.
Your contribution ensures that MensLine Australia can continue providing free 24/7 phone and online counselling to men in need. No matter how you show your support – running a marathon, marking a milestone, growing your hair or shaving it all off, quitting something for a month, or receiving donations instead of gifts – every dollar raised brings us closer to ensuring no call goes unanswered.
References
[1] Healthdirect Depression in Men https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/depression-in-men
[2] Better Health Channel https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/anxiety-and-depression-in-men
[3] Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2023). Causes of Death, Australia. ABS. https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/causes-death/causes-death-australia/2023.
