Loud Shirts take over Fridays this Summer!
Join us every Friday this January as we dress in our most zany, brightest colours and bold patterns for a fun and vibrant way to raise awareness for mental health.
At Caringa, we are all about starting conversations, breaking the stigma, and supporting those who may be struggling.
This vibrant initiative is more than just a fashion statement;
it’s a powerful movement to spark conversations about mental health in our communities.
Wearing a loud shirt is a bold way to kickstart a meaningful dialogue.
When you wear your loudest, most colourful shirt, you’re not just turning heads – you’re helping to break down the stigma surrounding mental health and creating opportunities for meaningful discussions that could change lives.
Each bold pattern and vivid colour sends a clear message: it’s okay to speak up, it’s okay to seek help, and most importantly, no one has to face their struggles alone when you are a part of the Caringa Community.
This Is A Conversation Starter
The Caringa Community’s participation in Loud Shirt Fridays aims to support TIACS‘ mission to make mental health support accessible to everyone who needs it. Through their innovative approach, TIACS removes common barriers to seeking help by offering a simple text and call service that connects people directly with professional counsellors – completely free of charge. This service is particularly vital for tradies, truckies, farmers, blue collar workers, and their loved ones, who might otherwise struggle to access traditional mental health services due to cost, location, or work schedules.
The mental health counselling service
that you tell your mates about
Call or text on 0488 846 988
Mon-Fri 8 am-10 pm AEST
TIACS (This Is A Conversation Starter) was born through the realisation that there were way too many barriers to free mental health support for the blue-collar community. Operating since 2020, TIACS provides a professional text and call service with qualified counsellors for free. Open Monday to Friday between 8.0am – 10.00pm AEST.
By wearing aloud shirt with pride, you’re helping us to raise awareness of this essential service and supporting a future where getting mental health support is as simple as sending a text or making a call.
LET’S TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH
Don’t forget you can listen back to all 18 episodes of Let’s Talk About It right here at any time on the Caringa website.
In October of 2024, Caringa Spark Radio took to the airwaves with an extraordinary initiative to promote mental wellbeing and spark important conversations as a part of Mental Health Month.
Listen back to Bree, as she brings her passion and expertise to the mic, offering:
- A carefully chosen song that resonates with the day’s theme
- A practical mental health tip to incorporate into your daily life
- Shine a spotlight on Caringa’s vital community services
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LET’S TALK ABOUT IT
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Tune in, reach out and let’s talk about it
Set the mood with our Mental Health Playlist on Spotify.
Follow along with Caringa Spark Radio and discover the many moods of the Caringa Community.