The Together We Do Better Website

VicHealth’s Together We Do Better website is full of ideas and information for people interested in their own mental health and wellbeing and that of the community. It contains plenty of ideas on what activities you might participate in or organisations you can contact if you need help or ideas. It provides information on mental health issues, news, case studies, and access to campaign resources, as well as tips for taking action to help strengthen the social fabric of our community.

Why the Together We Do Better Campaign?

Feeling like you belong, have a valued place in the community and knowing that you have friendships and supportive social networks are important factors influencing mental health and wellbeing.

From a population health perspective, connected, supportive communities that value diversity; are open and inclusive and; provide opportunities for everyone to participate in community life, will have better mental and physical health outcomes.

Social isolation, discrimination and hostility can lead to serious physical and mental health ill effects.

Together We Do Better seeks to increase community awareness of the benefits of strong, connected and supportive communities. For each of us, participation in a range of community-based activities is a way of connecting with our fellow human beings. It provides us with opportunities to build mutually supportive relationships. And we all have a role to play to ensure all people have access to those opportunities.