These past weeks have been incredibly tough for Alpine Shire communities, and the recent incident has had a real impact on many individuals and families.
Through a coordinated effort between Albury Wodonga Health, Alpine Health, APMHA HealthCare Ltd, Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO), Gateway Health, Partners in Wellbeing, and Wellways, pop-up support in Alpine Shire will be available in Porepunkah, Bright and Myrtleford.
Community members are encouraged to drop in between 10am – 3pm over the next two weeks for a coffee and a chat, to connect with others, and to access local mental health and wellbeing supports.
Punkah Pantry, Porepunkah
- Monday, 8 September 2025
- Thursday, 11 September 2025
- Monday, 15 September 2025
- Thursday, 18 September 2025
Bright Community Centre, Bright
- Tuesday, 9 September 2025
- Wednesday, 10 September 2025
- Tuesday, 16 September 2025
- Wednesday, 17 September 2025
Gateway Health, Myrtleford
- Friday, 12 September 2025
- Friday, 19 September 2025
Partners in Wellbeing is available to speak to from Monday through to Friday by calling 1300 375 330.
More immediate support is available through free, confidential mental health services.
- Lifeline – 13 11 14
- Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636
- Kids Helpline (ages 5–25) – 1800 55 1800
- headspace (ages 12–25) – 1800 650 890
- Parentline (parents/carers) – 13 22 89
- MensLine Australia – 1300 78 99 78
- Bush Support Line (rural/remote support) – 1800 805 391