Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) has announced the winners of its annual Mental Health Awards 2024.
Each year during National Mental Health Month, the MHFA recognises and celebrates the achievements and contributions of individuals, organisations and groups working actively to remove stigma and raise awareness of better mental health for all.
The winners are:
- Strong Minds, Strong Mines – Australian Mental Health Organisation of the Year
- Richard Lim OAM – Australian Mental Health Advocate of the Year
- Benjamin Roberts (aka Ruefulben) – Australian Mental Health Volunteer of the Year
- Anastasia Karagianni – Australian Mental Health Youth of the Year
- Sivaganga Sahathevan OAM – Australian Mental Health Musician of the Year
- Lewching Yip – International Mental Health Advocate of the Year
Anastasia Karagianni is a member of the Youth Leaders program at the MHFA. As school captain at Cheltenham Secondary College, she has promoted mental health awareness, organised fundraising events, and advocated for MHFA as a key resource for her school community. Anastasia is also passionate about raising awareness of the mental health challenges faced by immigrant students.
