

This means that Downer will match all donations given to Beyond Blue through the campaign up to a total of $250,000.īeyond Blue estimates, this support will ensure that over 14,500 people will be able to access support in managing their mental health.ĭowner’s Beyond Blue Partnership is just one part of Downer’s approach to corporate philanthropy. This year, Downer is the Matched Giving Partner for Beyond Blue’s fundraising campaign. As Sydney has been locked-down for another week, the CSR CX team would like to hold a virtual fund-raising event for. Beyond Blue works with the community to improve mental health and prevent suicide, so that all people in Australia can achieve their best possible mental health. The mission of Beyond Blue Foundation is to provide hope and support to persons with treatment-resistant depression and chronic mood disorders by building the infrastructure for life-saving communities to happen, and to develop awareness around the many options for treatment that exist when blending holistic and psychiatric solutions.

The partnership with Beyond Blue will help deepen support for our people and also the broader community which has, over the past 15 months, reached out to Beyond Blue in record numbers. Beyond Blue - Raising funds to support mental health. Beyond Blue 2021 will have a silent and live auction and will offer amazing travel experiences and sports opportunities, as well as unique items such as a custom blue-dip Maker’s Mark bottle and flights of wine from a collector’s cellar. In recent years, Downer has implemented a range of initiatives to change the conversation around mental health, reduce the stigma associated with it and empower our people with strategies and activities to support their mental health and wellbeing.

Downer has become a Major Partner with Beyond Blue to help support the mental health of more people in Australia.
