Australia Post and Beyond Blue connect millions with free postcards
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‘When we connect, we feel better.’ These simple words spurred an initiative centred on connection and mental health.Did you know nearly half of us will experience a mental health condition in our lifetime? Feeling connected can make a difference. That’s why Australia Post and Beyond Blue joined forces to deliver over 16 million prepaid postcards to help people across Australia connect with each other.
‘It all started during the lockdowns in 2021 in a bid to help address the growing mental health crisis in Australia. We wanted to use our national network to connect more people with mental health information,’ said Jessie Downs, Australia Post’s Community Relations & Partnerships Manager.
‘Based on the wonderful feedback we received that year, we decided to keep it going.’
Here is the design of the community postcard. Image Credit: SDC
Here is the flip side. Image Credit: SDC
According to data from the State of the Nation Report – Social Connection in Australia 2023, almost one in three people in Australia experience loneliness, while people in rural areas are more likely to feel lonely.
Haven't received a postcard yet? I found mine at my local post office.
There has never been a more important time to talk openly about mental health. David is a Beyond Blue volunteer who encourages people across Australia to connect with their friends, family, communities, and culture and to have open conversations about mental health.
In the video below, David shares how connecting and talking about his mental health condition has been a big part of his recovery.
Members, will you take on the challenge and send a postcard this May?
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