Congratulations to South Australia Police Commissioner and Breakthrough Director Grant Stevens, recognised as a 2025 SA Australian of the Year nominee! Grant's commitment to South Australia, his leadership throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and his dedication to building a brighter future out of personal tragedy are truly inspiring. Thank you, Grant, for your tireless service, profound strength and vulnerability, and commitment to making South Australia a better place for all. This recognition is so well-deserved!
Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation
Research Services
Norwood, South Australia 2,246 followers
Together, we can help create a life free from mental illness.
About us
Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to tackling mental health head on. As Australia’s only dedicated mental health research foundation, we exist to support ground breaking research that will help to transform the lives of those affected by mental health issues. Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation has stemmed from Flinders Foundation, which has a 40-year history of supporting world-leading research and the health needs of its community within the Flinders Medical Centre and Flinders University in South Australia. Flinders Foundation identified that mental health issues were growing at an alarming rate, with existing services unable to slow the growth of mental illness – the biggest health challenge in our lifetime – and its devastating impacts. Recognising that more needed to be done, a foundation dedicated to fixing the problem through mental health research was established. We recognise the size of the problem and the need for a new approach based on research. Breakthrough is partnering with the South Australian Mental Health Commission. South Australia has a unique opportunity to develop a mental health research strategy for the state, reducing the impact for one in two Australian adults who will experience mental illness in their lifetime. A research strategy for mental health in South Australia would see our state leading the nation and Breakthrough is the vehicle we need to deliver the evidence which can change mental health policy, practice and ultimately the way we care for people with mental illness. The Mental Health Commission is committed to strengthening the mental health and wellbeing of South Australians and it recognises that it is only through research that we will make advances in mental health care that can be applied globally. Without research we would not have made advancements in heart disease and cancer and we need to invest in mental health research to save people from experiencing the devastating effects of mental illness. It’s going to take a truly collective effort to achieve the research breakthroughs we so desperately need.
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http://www.breakthroughfoundation.org.au
External link for Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Norwood, South Australia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2018
- Specialties
- mental health research and research
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39 Charles St
Norwood, South Australia 5067, AU
Employees at Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation
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🌟 Unveiling Our 2024 Impact Highlights 🌟 We're proud to share the incredible difference your support has made in the mental health space this past year! Here are just a few key highlights from our 2024 Impact Report: 💬 DBT Success: The effectiveness of this program for adolescents at-risk of suicidality has led to an expansion to support graduates, ensuring long-term impact. 🌍 Breakthrough in the APY Lands: Thanks to the Medibank Better Health Foundation, we've adapted the Big Talks for Little People program to better support First Nations youth, which began with a milestone trip to the APY Lands. 🧠 Youth Mental Health: The Little Heroes Professorship in Child and Adolescent Mental Health is driving innovative research to transform youth mental health care. 🔗 Read our full 2024 Impact Report here: https://lnkd.in/giuNzFF6 The power of your connection doesn't just power our programs - it changes lives. Consider donating today to help ensure vital mental health research can continue to grow.💜💙 https://lnkd.in/gjba6zaK #MentalHealthMatters #ImpactReport #PowerofConnection #BreakthroughMHR
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Did you know that mental illness is now the leading cause of sickness absence and long-term work incapacity in Australia? One in six working-age Australians are currently experiencing mental illness, with depression and anxiety being the most common - and yet, only 35% will seek professional help. With these figures in mind, it's clear that addressing mental health and wellbeing in every workplace is essential. How much do you know about mental health in the workplace? Take our Workplace Mental Health Quiz to find out: https://lnkd.in/gKxNUvy5
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🏃 In just a few short days our team of runners will be setting off to New York to run the New York Marathon. Together, they have raised just short of $100,000 to fund vital mental health research! 🏃♀ Last week our friends at lululemon hosted a private shopping evening and have kitted out the whole team with their running gear so they can proudly showcase how they are running to help create a life free from mental illness, in style. Thank you lululemon for your support, this will mean a lot to our runners as they take on this enormous challenge. 💜💙 It's not too late to donate to help them reach their goal. It's a lot easier than running a marathon! https://lnkd.in/ghjjJwtn
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October is Mental Health Month, and the theme is ‘Let’s Talk About It’ so in our latest Fiveaa episode on Afternoons with Stacey Lee we share a powerful story. Greg Ireland and Breakthrough team member Magda Pearce are entering the New York Marathon in November for a deeply moving reason – completing Greg's daughter Chelsea's bucket list. In this heartfelt interview, Greg, Magda, and Breakthrough CEO John Mannion, who is also running the marathon, talk about their personal stories and why mental health awareness is more important than ever. 💜💙 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/euMPSrpr
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Only one week until Breakthrough's Big Bike Ride! Time is running out! Breakthrough's Big Bike Ride is just around the corner, taking place next Sunday, October 27. This is an opportunity to be a part of something special and make a difference during Mental Health Month. 💜💙 Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/gUVfU-vk
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🌟 Celebrate Mental Health Month with 20% Off Mental Health Training! 🌟 Let’s talk about mental health - and take action! This Mental Health Month, we’re offering a 20% discount on all Mental Health First Aid Training and Mental Health Awareness Sessions for bookings in 2025. Start conversations, empower your team, and create a workplace where mental health is a priority. 🗓 Bookings must be made by the end of 2024 to secure your spot for next year! 👉 Learn more and register your interest today! https://lnkd.in/gZYhZqDJ
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World Mental Health Day: Meaningful Connections Matter This year’s World Mental Health Day theme, 'Meaningful Connections Matter', resonates deeply with our mission. For us, connection is more than just a theme - it's a fundamental aspect of mental health that nurtures purpose, collaboration and amplifies curiosity, all of these being our core values. That's why, this World Mental Health Day, we are excited to launch our 2024 Impact Report: The Power of Connection - a celebration of the meaningful relationships we’ve built with our partners, researchers, and supporters. Together, we’re helping create a life free from mental illness. Watch this message from our CEO, John Mannion, as he reflects on the power of connection and its impact over the past year. Read the report and learn more: https://lnkd.in/giuNzFF6
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💜💙 IGA Supermarkets stores across SA and NT are helping to start the mental health conversation, taking these important moments into the heart of local communities! 💬 From today until the 5th of November, we’re launching a special in-store promotion to encourage mental health awareness and raise funds for research during Mental Health Month. Show the power of a simple gesture and the importance of checking in with friends, family, and colleagues by grabbing a Farmers Union or Dare Iced Coffee in our multi-buy offer - one for you, and one to share while starting a meaningful conversation. Plus, you can pick up a conversation starter card at the checkout to learn the 5 signs of mental ill health and 6 steps to a supportive mental health conversation! #MentalHealthMonth #StartTheConversation #IGAPromotion #BreakthroughMHR #MentalHealthMatters
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🌟 New Partnership Announcement 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce our new multi-year partnership with Metcash, a major force behind Australia’s leading independent retail brands, as we work together to help create a life free from mental illness. This collaboration will bring mental health conversations into the heart of local communities and support mental health research. 💜💙 Visit our website to find out what this partnership has "in-store": https://lnkd.in/gVWhTwgG IGA Supermarkets #BreakthroughMHR #MetcashPartnership #MentalHealthMatters #IGAPromotion #StartTheConversation
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