BUILDING CONNECTIONS
Join a group of like-minded people to help you take control of these challenging times.
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WHAT IS THE PHOENIX PROJECT?
The Phoenix Project has built a community that represents friends supporting each other in the best possible way.
Focused on early intervention in mental health, we work together with mental health professionals, industry leaders and professional bodies to create practices and solutions to drive community support, increase self-awareness, encourage positive lifestyle choices, and facilitate ongoing support.
Get Involved
Lonelyness is becoming a serious mental heath issue in Australia. These surprising facts come from the AUSTRALIAN LONELINESS REPORT 2018.
GROWTH ROOMS
A Banksia Growth Room is a FREE preventative service for the community to improve their health and wellness. The program takes participants beyond awareness, giving them practical skills to improve their well being.
corporate programs
Mental Health in the workplace community is an increasing priority. Find out more about our in-house corporate programs and how you can make a difference to the health and well being of your teams.
GARDEN ROOMS
As a commitment to supporting mental health awareness in Australia, The Banksia Project hosts free quarterly Garden Room events. Each focuses on a different mental health topic and includes a panel of speakers who share lived experiences and learning with an open forum audience.
Some interesting facts
Lonelyness is becoming a serious mental heath issue in Australia. These surprising facts come from the AUSTRALIAN LONELINESS REPORT 2018.
We all need Friends
Nearly 30% of Australians rarely or never feel part of a group of friends.
Lets get social
Lack of social connection increases the likelihood of experiencing depression by 15.2%
We need to belong
One in four (25.5%) do not feel they have a lot in common with the people around them.
depression
Being depressed increases the likelihood of being lonely by 10.6%
We need companionship
One in five (21.4%) rarely or never feel close to people,or feel they have someone to talk to.
Social Anxiety
Being anxious about social interactions increases the likelihood of being lonely by 8.6%
Hear From our members
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our team leaders
GUS WORLAND
FOUNDER/CEO – GOTCHA 4 LIFE
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STEVEN GAMBLE
FOUNDER – MAN ANCHOR
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Get in touch
If you have any questions about The Anchorage and what we do or if you would like to become involved, please drop us a line below.
We would love to hear from you.