The difference you’ll make
About Black Dog Institute
As the only medical research institute in Australia to investigate mental health across the lifespan, our aim is to create better mental health outcomes in Australia.
We do this through ‘translational’ research. Integrating our research studies, education programs, digital tools and apps, clinical services, and public resources to discover new solutions, foster connections and create real-world change.
Our partnerships with people with lived experience, federal, state and local governments, communities, schools, corporate Australia and others in the mental health sector enables us to drive evidence-informed change in mental health where it’s needed most.
Why your support is so important
1 in 5 Australians experiences mental illness in any given year
More than 50% of those experiencing mental illness symptoms do not seek treatment
Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians aged 15-44
Each year mental illness cost Australian businesses $12bn
By 2030 depression will be the leading health concern worldwide
How your fundraising helps
All funds raised support Black Dog Institute’s mental health research, education programs and support services.
We know not everyone is getting the help they need and that there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. This means it’s important for us to continuously investigate the many ways mental health can be improved so we can ultimately help as many people as possible. Through research and evaluation, we try and find new and better ways of doing things.
Here are just a few of the ways your fundraising helps make a difference:
World-class research into mental illness and suicide prevention
High-quality clinical care and online treatment
Evidence-based education programs for health professionals and schools