Gotcha4Life Foundation

As we close out Mental Health Month for 2024 we want you to remember that every month is Mental Health... well, Mental Fitness Month! In fact, every day is a great day to work on your emotional muscles, especially when life gives you 🍋 🍋 🍋 … Heading to the Mental Fitness Gym can help you get your day back on track, in as little as 5 minutes. bit.ly/4fl6UtA Which is why we are so excited about our latest national media campaign that just launched, reminding us to 'Head to the gym'... Huge thanks to our incredible creative partners ScienceFiction, our pro bono media partners UnLtd. and Initiative and all of the media owners who have generously donated their real estate to help spread this important message! Please let us know if you see the campaign out and about - take a snap and send it to us at info@gotcha4life.org. Gus Worland Vicky Worland Belinda Elworthy James Wright Matt Graham Mundanara Bayles AFHEA MAICD Debbie Johnson Georgia Brown Kellie Stubbs Erin McMullen Jose Gilbert Warren Craig CA, GAICD Jennifer Keyes Tamsin Starke Ben Lucas Karen Whiddett Cassandra Nable ScienceFiction UnLtd. Initiative Lia Kostopoulos Matthew Arbon Emily Long Danielle (Elle) Galipienzo

“You might not be my best friend, but you’re in my village and that means we care about each other” From the mouths of babes. The day after International Children’s Day, all of the adults at our NSW Parliament House Government briefing were inspired by the wisdom of a 10 year old child. We welcomed Ministers, Members and industry leaders from all corners of NSW to learn more about the impact our Mentally Fit Primary Schools Initiative is having in our schools. We were energised by NSW Minister for Mental Health, The Honourable Rose Jackson’s enthusiastic address and look forward to partnering with the NSW Government to expand and deepen the impact of our Primary Schools initiative in 2025. Special thanks to James Griffin MP for your support in hosting us at NSW Parliament House, and our inspiring speakers Gus Worland, G4L Founder, Dr Jodie Lowinger, G4L Advisory Board and Belinda Elworthy, G4L CEO. But it was the address from Principal Lucy Norrish from Nicholson St Public School that really bought the impact of our Mentally Fit Primary Schools initiative home. Lucy shared the significant changes she has witnessed in her school community since partnering with Gotcha4Life at the start of 2024. From enhanced understanding of mental fitness protective factors amongst staff and students, to a more connected community… and 10 year old children with new skills to help navigate friendship challenges with more love and kindness. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gNMJJBMS Gus Worland Vicky Worland Belinda Elworthy James Wright Mark Holland Lia Kostopoulos Debbie Johnson Jose GILBERT Kellie Stubbs Jennifer Keyes Georgia Brown Ben Lucas Cassandra Nable Jo M. Katie Pearce Karen Whiddett Tamsin Starke

Today has been a big day for Gus Worland, with the announcement that after 16 years, Gus has made the decision to depart Triple M, to focus on Gotcha4Life's continued growth and impact. Gus will be stepping away from his daily role hosting The Rush Hour, in order to spend more time sharing his remarkable, powerful, and much needed message, as the Founder of Gotcha4Life and our Head Presenter. We're thrilled that more people will get to experience Gus' impact, and also recognise the enormity of this transition for Gus and his Triple M Team and community of listeners. We are also so grateful for the incredible support Triple M has always shown Gotcha4Life. A new era begins... Gus Worland Vicky Worland Belinda Elworthy James Wright Mundanara Bayles AFHEA MAICD Matt Graham Danielle Di Pilla Georgia Brown Cassandra Nable Lia Kostopoulos Jose GILBERT Jennifer Keyes Kellie Stubbs Debbie Johnson Erin McMullen Warren Craig CA, GAICD

Building mental fitness across communities Australia-wide requires collaboration and the right tools. Thank you to our valued partner, Dynabook ANZ. Your laptops support our daily operations, so we're able to drive impact, connection, and continue delivering initiatives that promote mental fitness across Australia. With reliable technology at our fingertips, we're empowered to focus on what truly matters: inspiring others and building a mentally fit future. Thank you for being part of our village. Gus Worland Vicky Worland Belinda Elworthy Kellie Stubbs Lia Kostopoulos Annette Horst

Thrilled to be a finalist in the 'Outstanding Achievement in Mental Health Promotion Award' at the Mental Health Matters Awards, presented by Wayahead - Mental Health Association NSW, for the MENTAL FITNESS GYM https://lnkd.in/grhdvk-h It's a welcome change to be recognising the work done in the mental health promotion space, which doesn't usually make the headlines. Huge congratulations to the other finalists and all of the deserving winners for the important work that you do! ...and THANK YOU and congratulations to our irrepressible MFG team! #mentalhealtmonth2024 #mentalhealthmatters #nswhealth Jennifer Keyes Gus Worland James Wright Vicky Worland Lia Kostopoulos Debbie Johnson Cassandra Nable Jose GILBERT Kellie Stubbs Georgia Brown Cameron Bogatez Josh Tai Stefanie Arbon Matthew Arbon Alex Davidson Danielle Spiridon Semaan Belinda Elworthy Pippa Lester (née Bonifant)

Today is RUOK? Day – a time to remind ourselves to check in with those around us. But what if you’re the one being asked? We know that mental fitness means not only offering help, but also having the courage and emotional muscle to seek it. It can be tough to open up—whether you fear being judged or don’t want to burden others. But when someone asks, “RUOK?”, take a moment to answer honestly. Reaching out is an act of strength. For support on how to start these important conversations, check out RUOK's How to Ask RUOK At Work Guide. It’s a valuable tool that helps break down barriers and gives you the confidence to ask—and answer—meaningfully. Together, we can build a future where no one has to worry alone. Download RUOK's guide here: https://lnkd.in/deggfdpb #RUOKDay #Gotcha4Life #MentalFitness #HelpSeeking #NeverWorryAlone

What if no one ever had to navigate their darkest moments alone? This weekend, thousands of rowers across the country came together for the annual Gotcha4Life 24 Hour Row, united by a shared purpose: building a mentally fit future. The energy across nearly 70 locations was electric! Corporate teams, schools, Surf Life Saving Clubs, Rowing Teams and Gyms... all pushing each other forward, all connected via Zoom to inspire and support one another. It was a powerful reminder of the strength that comes from being connected to your community. Every stroke made a difference, raising crucial funds to equip people with the tools to speak up, reach out, and connect. We rowed through the night and into the early morning for the 9 Australians lost to suicide each day - driven by a vision of a future where mental fitness is a priority, and no one has to face life’s toughest moments alone. Our tanks are empty, but our hearts are full. And we can't wait to do it all again next year. To be part of the 24 Hour Row in 2025, register your interest here bit.ly/3zpEShj #Gotcha4Life #MentalFitness #Mateship #24HourRow #YouAreNotAlone Rowing Australia Rowing NSW Surf Life Saving Australia Surf Life Saving NSW Shaw and Partners Concept2, Inc. RockTape Race One Surfcraft Gus Worland Vicky Worland Belinda Elworthy Lia Kostopoulos Debbie Johnson Cassandra Nable Jose GILBERT Jennifer Keyes Kellie Stubbs Karen Whiddett Georgia Brown Natasha Cromer Bryce Johnson James Wright Matt Graham Warren Craig CA, GAICD Danielle Di Pilla Mundanara Bayles AFHEA MAICD Mike Charter Dr Jodie Lowinger DClinPsyc MSc BScPsyc Hannah Korrel Mark Holland Kathryn Wightman-Beaven Dr Justin Coulson

This weekend, while Gus Worland and Vicky Worland travel the east coast of NSW high-fiving and hugging in the name of mental fitness, our team will be doing the hard yards on the ergs at 24 Hr Row HQ, and as you can see from these photos from last year, this is no easy task. Our Gotcha4Life Foundation HQ team need your help to reach our fundraising target and we promise to share more photos to make you smile if we hit our goal! Click here to donate: https://lnkd.in/gKM4E9Pu Every donation gets us closer to a future where more people are equipped to face life's ups and downs. Gus Worland Vicky Worland Lia Kostopoulos Josephine Gilbert Cassandra Nable Jennifer Keyes Debbie Johnson Georgia Brown Kellie Stubbs Bryce Johnson Natasha Cromer James Wright Matt Graham Warren Craig CA, GAICD Danielle Di Pilla Erin McMullen Mundanara Bayles AFHEA MAICD Mike Charter Dr Jodie Lowinger DClinPsyc MSc BScPsyc Kathryn Wightman-Beaven Dr Justin Coulson Hannah Korrel Mark Holland

🎒 BUILDING MENTALLY FIT PRIMARY SCHOOLS It's never too early to learn about the importance of building mental fitness, and the practical skills that can help us to cope with life's ups and downs. There's an opportunity to join Gotcha4Life's Mentally Fit Primary Schools Program for 2025 (starts Term 4), fully-funded for eligible schools*.    A prevention-first, whole-of-school approach that builds mental fitness and wellbeing for the entire school community (students, teachers, parents and carers). Please share with anyone in your network connected to a school. School leaders, teachers, parents and carers. Find out more and register your school's interest here: https://lnkd.in/gNMJJBMS Gus Worland Vicky Worland Belinda Elworthy Josephine Gilbert Jennifer Keyes Lia Kostopoulos Kellie Stubbs Georgia Brown Debbie Johnson Cassandra Nable James Wright Mundanara Bayles AFHEA MAICD Warren Craig CA, GAICD Danielle Di Pilla Erin McMullen Matt Graham

💡 Inspiration and 🎉 Celebration was the theme for our Annual Team Day this year. A short moment to reconnect as a team, unpack recent insights and explore their application to continuously improve our approach across all of our priority settings and audiences. A big day that ended with full brains, tummies and hearts. A huge thank you to Nicole Downs and all the team at Ovolo Hotels for sharing such an energising and welcoming space for us to do this. We're very grateful for your kind hospitality, and going the extra mile to make our team feel so welcome. Now we're back to it! Gus Worland Vicky Worland Belinda Elworthy Lia Kostopoulos Jennifer Keyes Debbie Johnson Georgia Brown Kellie Stubbs Josephine Gilbert Cassandra Nable #TeamDay #Inspiration #TeamCulture #ContinuousImprovement #Hospitality #Gratitude #Collaboration #Teamwork #Leadership