WHAT IS LIFE AGAIN
Life Again is a social enterprise with DGR status recognised by The Australian Charities andNot-for profits Commission (ACNC) and the Australian Tax Office (ATO).
Founded in 2012, Life Again has traditionally supported men through midlife mental health challenges. The Foundation has now evolved to deliver sustained positive mental health outcomes to organisations, individuals (men and women) and communities through meaningful prevention-focussed positive mental health programs.
Commercial programs include workplace mental health, cultural education/immersion complimented by meaningful giving back opportunities.
Profits generated from commercial activities are principally used to fund Indigenous-led prevention-focused mental health initiatives and programs within Aboriginal communities.
It has been identified that positive emotion is a key outcome of creating psychologically safe workplaces, cross-Cultural engagement and Cultural awareness for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians – through our work we bring our vision of a “a mentally healthy and Culturally thriving Australia” to life.
OUR TEAM
Gareth Andrews
Gareth has been a successful businessman, sportsman, sporting administrator, journalist, writer and father but at various times he has fought his own demons.
Tony Morwood
Tony is a non-executive director, experienced senior executive, and former elite sportsman. Tony is passionate about positive mental health and sustainability, is a non-executive director at Closed Loop Environmental Solutions, with extensive knowledge in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). Tony has held the role of Head of the Sydney Swans Foundation and is a non-executive director at EM-power Foundation, a social enterprise established to create career pathways for First Nations people in the native food sector.
Ross McDermott
Ross is a Chartered Accountant in public practice with an interest in ensuring that mental health does not suffer as a result of business or other modern day pressures. He has a keen interest in supporting community organisations with their reporting requirements.
Melanie Coupe
Melanie is a highly driven leader and coach with two decades of experience helping organisations innovate to grow and transform. She has worked as an internal and external advisor and led teams of consultants and clients to shape and deliver complex organisational change programs for Government, Health, CHarities/NFPs, Public Services (PPP), Finance and Construction sectors.
Murray Lees
Murray has a background in the financial services industry and brings a wealth of experience in sales and marketing.
Nick Columb
Nick has a wealth of experience in the mental health space. Working as a counselling psychotherapist in private practice, also developing and facilitating innovative programs, workshops, retreats with a focus on preventative and positive mental health outcomes. Nick’s passion is delivering powerful programs which support mental health and cross-Cultural engagement.
Barry Judd
Barry Judd is a descendent of the Pitjantjatjara people of north-west South Australia, British immigrants and Afghan cameleers. Barry is Head of Indigenous Studies at The University of Melbourne and has a deep interest in the ethical frameworks that govern and direct research engagements with Indigenous peoples.
Sarah McNamara
Sarah McNamara was appointed as Chief Executive of the Australian Energy Council in July 2018. She is an energy industry leader and media spokesperson with more than a decade of experience working with policy and regulatory frameworks across the resources and energy sectors. Prior to the Energy Council, Sarah was Chief of Staff to the Federal Minister for Industry and has also worked as a senior policy adviser to the Prime Minister. Between 2008 and 2013 Sarah worked in AGL’s Corporate Affairs team as Head of Government Affairs and Community Engagement. Sarah began her career as a corporate lawyer and has a Bachelor of Arts/Law from the University of Melbourne.
Robbie McCracken
Robbie has been working in the creative industries for over 17 years as a graphic designer, sales manager, production manager and most recently running his creative design business Mana Venatus. Robbie is an outdoor enthusiast, complete tech nerd and is very passionate about photography and videography. He is often behind the camera for programs and events or behind the screen sharing Life Agains core purpose through visual storytelling.
KEY PARTNERSHIPS
Life Again has formalised strategic partnerships with several key organisations.Our diverse range of partners all meet our partnership criteria, offering significant value to our service offering.
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28 Thistlewaite St
South Melbourne 3205