wellbeing resources

Our Club community has understandably been rocked by the tragic death of Dallas Keogh-Frankling following the recent Round 6 BFNL Under 18 football match against Kyneton.

This webpage has been set up by the Club in an effort to provide resources and link our community with helpful services and information which may be accessed anytime. 24hrs a day, 7 days a week.

If you or someone you know are experiencing a mental health emergency, please dial 000 or call LifeLine Australia on 13 11 14. To talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter call 13YARN on 13 92 76.

More information on web chat and texting services can be found within the pages linked below.

Wellbeing resources

  • support for yourself

    The effects of grief and trauma can show up differently in different people, and can also change over time. We’ve collated some key resources which may help you understand how you’re feeling, what you’ve experienced, and strategies to put in place which may help.

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  • Supporting your friend

    Being someone’s support person is really tough, especially if you are also struggling, or simply don’t know what to do to help. It’s natural that we want to look out for our mates, so we’ve put together some resources which may help you to help others.


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  • Supporting your child

    It is difficult to watch your children experience hardship. As a parent we would do anything to fix, repair and take away our child’s pain. The resources in this section have been gathered to assist you in supporting your child through grief and trauma. This section includes tips on communicating to younger children about traumatic events.

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Apps and online tools

There are a number of apps and online tools that can help you through experiences of grief and trauma. You may find that they alone are able to provide you the support you need, or you may want to use these in conjunction with professional or other supports. We stress that everyone is different and there is no ‘right way’ to seek support.

Smiling mind

Smiling Mind is a unique tool developed by psychologists and educators to help bring balance to your life. It is well proven that meditation can assist with sleep, improving concentration levels, and reducing ruminating thoughts.

You can access the app HERE.

The free Smiling Mind app has programs tailored to Youth, Adults, Classroom, and the Workplace and can help you in different areas of your life with dedicated programs for:

  • Sleep

  • Stress

  • Attention and concentration

  • Wellbeing

  • Relationships

  • Performance

  • Sport

  • Mindful eating

All it takes is 10 minutes a day. To find out more about the benefits of mindfulness and meditation click here.

Mindspot

MindSpot offers a number of FREE online courses based on a comprehensive initial online assessment. It is funded by the Australian Government so you don’t need to worry about the cost.

These include courses in the following:

  • Wellbeing

    The MindSpot Wellbeing Course is a clinically-proven treatment that helps adults aged 26-65 improve their psychological health and overcome symptoms of depression and anxiety. https://www.mindspot.org.au/course/wellbeing/

  • PTSD

    The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Course is a clinically-proven treatment that helps adults aged 18 years and over to manage psychological and emotional symptoms resulting from experiencing a traumatic event. https://www.mindspot.org.au/course/ptsd/

You can start your treatment course at any time, at no cost, and require 4hrs a week to spend working on the course and practising the skills.

To start your free assessment please CLICK HERE.

This way up

THIS WAY UP offer online evidence-based programs to help improve the way you feel.

THIS WAY UP is run by clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, researchers, and web technicians based at the Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression (CRUfAD) – a joint facility of St Vincent’s Hospital and the University of New South Wales.

They have 18 tailored online programs making them the largest e-health learning platform in Australia.

Amongst courses for anxiety, depression, insomnia, and stress, THIS WAY UP also offer a Post-traumatic Stress Program.

All Wellbeing programs are FREE.

Treatment Programs (e.g., the Anxiety and Depression Program) normally cost AUD $59 for 90-days of access when used as ‘self-help’, but can be accessed for free when prescribed to you by your regular health professional (e.g., your GP or psychologist) if they’re registered with THIS WAY UP. Steps on how to approach this with your GP are provided in the FAQ section here.

More information about THIS WAY UP can be found here: https://thiswayup.org.au/

My Possible self

My Possible Self is a free app developed by world leaders in mental health and includes interactive tools and coping strategies using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).

Features include:

  • Toolkit - to help you identify behaviours and monitor progress

  • Tags - to help you recognise the activities, people and places that influence your mood

  • Mood trackers - to record how you feel and help you understand your moods

  • Visual and audio exercises - to help boost your mood, relax your mind or drift off to sleep

  • Insights - to help you understand yourself better and do more of the things you like

  • Journals - to record worries, emotions, and actions in the moment

  • Motivational messages and tips - to encourage you every step of the way

Download it here on GooglePlay or the App Store.