On February 20th 2024, the Management Committee of BDAAD made the difficult but necessary decision to close the organisation.  Our last day of operation will be Wednesday April 24th 2024.  
The organisation could not remain sustainable in its current form, yet with numerous mental health first aiders trained and health promotion events run, BDAAD remains proud of the impact we have had on the Busselton/Dunsborough community.  
We hope that other organisations can step into the mental health literacy space and continue to promote the need for local support for vulnerable members of our community. several people walking on the beach

Connecting local people with local advice,
resources and support to tackle depression in Busselton and beyond.


Services

Links to local support groups, services, helplines, apps and more

Resources

Research and information for carers, GPs and health professionals

Partners

Groups and organisations involved in our alliance and how it works

Stories

Shared stories through the eyes of people experiencing, and supporting, depression


The power of community

Working together, as a community, we can break down barriers to care and support for people experiencing depression.

That’s the alliance against depression (AAD) model, which has proven success – globally – in reducing deaths by suicide.  It’s not about creating new resources but connecting the services, resources and networks that already exist in our community.
 

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Depression has many faces


You’re not alone.  Local support is available

Depression can affect anyone

1 in 10 people experience depression

Depression has many faces

100,000s Western Australians receive treatment for depression every year

Depression can be treated

over 12 services and support groups operate in and around Busselton


Reach out if you need someone to talk with …

Lifeline 13 11 14

Rurallink 1800 552 002

Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467

Mensline 1300 78 99 78

Open Arms 1800 011 046

Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800

Beyond Blue 300 224 636