![]() ![]() What’s more Australian than a yarn over a cuppa and scones?” ![]() Guests can enjoy learning about wellbeing tips and connecting with their neighbours to help combat loneliness.ĭavida said: “This would be a place to share stories and offer support in a relaxed atmosphere. With funding from an Australia Post People of Post Grant, Momentum Mental Health will host a community morning tea to acknowledge the resilience of the residents and give hope that there are resources available to help rebuild their lives. In February 2023, the same area suffered devastating bushfires where people lost homes and property. In December 2022, after the tragic shooting of police officers at Wieambilla, Momentum Mental Health had staff on the ground within 24 hours to support members of the community. “Momentum meets people where they are at, they don’t require a diagnosis and the staff are everyday people who really care about the community,” said Davida. Momentum Mental Health is an organisation that runs mental health and wellbeing programs in the Toowoomba region, designed to build confidence and connections amongst local community members.ĭavida Schemioneck, an Australia Post team member and Senior Wellbeing Coach at Momentum Mental Health, nominated the organisation for a People of Post Grant to help support their efforts in bringing mental health services to rural and remote communities. “If a group like Albany Pride was around when I was growing up, it would have helped me understand myself sooner and feel connected to my community and history.” Not just for the youth community but also for those that may still be finding themselves and our allies,” said Jay. “Having grown up in a regional community, I understand how important LGBTQIA+ representation is. Jay Thompson, Kalamunda Postal Manager, nominated the organisation for the People of Post Grant after meeting the Albany Pride team at last year’s festival. The aim of the event is to promote friendships within the local LGBTQIA+ community and encourage local community members to enjoy a fun day of conversation and connection. With support from an Australia Post People of Post Grant, the organisation will this year host a Speed Friendship event as part of their Mini Pride Festival in September. ![]() What started as humble beginnings, the organisation grew to be an inclusive and safe space for all Queer people in the region-with the team holding regular events for allies and families of LGBTQIA+ people and eventually, hosting the first Albany Pride Festival in 2016. But most importantly, it was so good to help new migrants-not only with their job search-but also, to grow confident in their individual uniqueness and strengths.”Īlbany Pride was established in 2011 by a group of young people working in the mental health space, who wanted to better support the LGBTIQA+ community in the city of Albany, Western Australia. “So far, I have coached two candidates and found the experience fulfilling on several levels. Minette Mendens, an Account Manager at Australia Post, has been a volunteer mentor in the program for the past year and nominated the organisation for a People of Post Grant. The event will help to create an opportunity for career mentoring and cross-cultural conversation, while offering the chance for community members to share knowledge and experience in a supportive environment. With support from an Australia Post People of Post Grant, City East Community College will host a Mentor Program Networking Night to bring together community members, professionally skilled migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. An initiative of City East Community College, the Mentor Program helps professionally skilled migrants and refugees find employment and eases their transition into life and work in Australia.
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