Colour Them Safe

Colour Them Safe is a health promoting organisation. We use art to improve the wellbeing of young people with mental health challenges. Alarmingly in Australia, over one-third of deaths in 15-24 year olds are due to suicide (ABS, 2020). A key insight from a review of our local mental health sector found that ‘there are few options between primary and crisis care’ due to long wait times, high cost and low availability of community and group-based care (NWMPHN, Blueprint for Better Health, 2020). We are working to change this. With the help of local volunteers, partner organisations and young people with lived experience, we have been developing and delivering art experiences to improve social and emotional wellbeing. Our offering includes: regular in-person studio; online programs; and community facilitator training. For more information, partnerships or referrals get in touch.