Curtin has launched the next phase of WA’s Act Belong Commit campaign, led by Professor Christina Pollard from the School of Population Health and Mentally Healthy WA Campaign Manager Jessica Nella. The new phase draws on Curtin research led by Professor Peter McEvoy, showing that safe, supportive spaces such as Men’s Sheds, community gardens and sports clubs can strengthen connections, combat loneliness and improve mental health.

Funded by Healthway and the WA Mental Health Commission, the campaign continues to build on Curtin’s long-standing leadership in public health and community wellbeing.

Read more in our media release.