General News
8 April, 2025
Live4Life launch latest crew
Live4Life Central Goldfields hosted their annual crew launch last Thursday morning at Highview College, inducting this year’s theme and five new members.
Seven inspirational year nine crew members Ella, Connor, Felicity, Kadyn, Georgina, Ryan and Matilda, delivered an engaging presentation to year eight students and teaching staff.
Ella and Connor were two members who pioneered Highview’s first ever Live4Life crew last year, and will be mentoring new members this year.
The crew introduced the Live4Life model including Teen Mental Health First Aid which will be delivered to all year eight and ten students as well as teachers and community members.
The crew also unveiled their mental health theme - ‘If you’re feeling sorrow, look for a better tomorrow’.
Their tagline, ‘If in doubt, seek it out’, lets people know they don’t have to be alone in what they’re experiencing and that they can seek out the help of a friend, a trusted adult or a professional.
The ambassadors will run a mental health campaign throughout 2025, and will promote their message to the community and at other schools.
Live4Life Adviser for Central Victoria Kathryn Chai congratulated the newly inducted crew.
“They spoke very well up there, they talked about the mental health message they will be learning, showcasing their crew experiences,” she said.
Ms Chai said the crew advocate mental health awareness to younger students to encourage those who may be passionate.
“It means the year eights can think ‘I’m passionate about mental health, this is something I could potentially do’ and step into that space for next year,” she said.
While Live4Life has now expanded to 14 communities, each team tailors their program to suit the needs of the local cohort.
“When we work with young people, we do ask them what do you hope to learn and what do you hope to develop, and we revisit that at the end of the year,” Ms Chai said.
Crew member Connor is encouraging other students to take part in the program.
“I love to get involved and helping out. I’m just doing my little bit to help. I love the social aspect of it, it’s a great way to socialise and you meet a lot of great people. I 110 percent recommend it to others,” he said.
Fellow Life4Life crew member Ella agrees.
“I looked it up and found it was a really good program. Our confidence really sky rockets, just by getting to meet everyone and spreading our messages to the community,” she said.
Live4Life Central Goldfields coordinator Shelley Feilding congratulated this year’s Live4Life team.
“It’s really pleasing to see how well the crew have come together, I’m really proud of the crew for 2025, they are passionate about mental health, and they have done so well in spreading the message today in looking after each other,” she said.
The Crew launch was supported by Anglicare KiT Van, Maryborough District Health Service and the Central Goldfields Shire Youth team who all delivered a range of fun and educational activities.
The Live4Life model is about improving the mental health of young people and crew are a key component in spreading positive mental health messaging and raising mental health awareness.