WAWFL to support One Life Round Wednesday, April 29, 2015 - 1:28 PM

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In a WAWFL first, all female football players playing in the WAWFL will support 'One Life Round' taking place across the weekend of the 9th & 10th May, 2015.

This initiative round is used to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention using football as a vehicle to reduce the stigma associated with discussions around suicide.

Over the past two years, the West Australian Football Commission’s partnership with One Life has seen more than 100 ambassadors trained including coaches, volunteers and football players, including 2015 One Life Ambassador Michael Walters.

One Life Round activities will be open to all leagues and matches in WA from Year 8 and above, with all players, umpires, coaches and runners to wear a blue One Life armband during their games over the weekend.

The One Life Round will promote the message – ‘It’s okay to talk…’ with clubs being encouraged to send players to attend a Live Life Ambassador workshop to be further educated about the issues surrounding this important issue.

Live Life Ambassador training sessions:
Clubs are invited to attend a Live Life Ambassador session Monday night 11th May! Click here to register for this free Live Life Ambassador info session and learn:
What is mental illness?
What is anxiety and depression?
Identifying the Signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression in young people
How to get help –professional supports. 

A football club is known to be a safe place for many and a place where players and officials can look out for each other, and is considered vital that awareness is active in clubs to be able to identify if someone is in need of help. 

WAFC Youth Girls, Reserves and League players and officials will all wear blue armbands on Sunday 10th of May to show their support to ultimately help reduce the negative connotations associated with mental health and assist with open discussions about suicide. 

Need help? 

Lifeline 13 11 14 
Beyondblue 1300 22 4636 
Suicide Callback Service 1300 659 467

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