Rural Health Innovation Fund

06/10/2026

For many Australians living in rural and regional areas, getting to treatment isn’t as simple as getting in the car.

It can mean hours on the road. A whole day away from home. Time off work. And finding someone who can come with you or get you there.

And of course, life doesn’t stop while you’re at an appointment.

Kids still need picking up. Dogs still need walking. Dinner still needs making. The bins still need putting out.

And that’s where having people around you who can each take on one small thing can make an enormous difference.

Thanks to funding from the Rural Health Innovation Fund, supported by Country SA PHN, Gather My Crew is working with rural and regional communities in South Australia to make it easier for people going through a tough time to get the practical help they need from the people around them.

There are often plenty of people who want to help.

They just need to know what’s needed, when it’s needed and how they can help.

That’s why Gather My Crew exists. Our tools, resources and guidance help communities come together to support each other through tough times. Head to the Gather My Crew website for more!

👉 Gather My Crew is a registered charity. Our app, resources, and education are free across Australia.

29/09/2026

If you live on Kangaroo Island, the Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation are delivering a free two day mental health training course, with details below.

The Foundation is a RHIF Round 4 grant recipient and we look forward to continuing to work with them to improve mental health outcomes for country South Australians.

The Breakthrough team are heading to Kangaroo Island, to deliver a free 2 day Mental Health First Aid International Training course

This is an essential course, in which we can learn practical tools to support ourselves and others in times of crisis.

This initiative has been made possible through grant funding through the Rural Health Innovation Fund, supported by Country SA PHN

Please share this with your networks. 🫶

Date: 15 & 16 October
9.30am - 4.30pm
Penneshaw CWA Hall
Cost: FREE
👉Register here for free https://breakthroughfoundation.org.au/events/rhif-funding-mhfa-kangaroo-island/

10/09/2026

Today on World Su***de Prevention Day, we encourage everyone to join the conversation on su***de prevention to help raise awareness.

Changing the narrative on su***de requires systemic change. It's about shifting from a culture of silence and stigma to one of openness, understanding, and support.

Start the conversation today. Every chat, no matter how small, builds a more supportive and understanding society.

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07/09/2026

New RHIF grant round 4 recipient Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation are holding their free Mates, Meals & Mental Health event at Wallaroo Community Sports Club which is focused on managing mental distress on October 2. It features a number of key presenters, including former Port Adelaide Power captain Tom Jonas.

If you're interested in attending, refer to the details below.

Wallaroo, round up your mates! 💜

Join us for Mates, Meals & Mental Health, a free evening of connection, conversation and practical tools for recognising and managing mental distress.

Hear from guest speakers John Mannion, Tom Jonas and Comedian Marc Ryan The Beautiful Bogan while enjoying dinner and connecting with your local community.

📅 Friday 2 October 2026

⏰ 6:30pm–9:30pm

📍 Wallaroo Community Sports Club

🎟️ Free to attend, with dinner provided

We’re incredibly grateful to Country SA PHN for supporting Breakthrough as a Rural Health Innovation Fund Round 4 grant recipient. This initiative has been made possible through grant funding from the Rural Health Innovation Fund , helping us bring communities together and strengthen mental health and wellbeing across regional South Australia.

We also sincerely thank Copper Coast Council and Preventive Health SA for their valued support in helping bring this event to the Wallaroo community.

Click here to register for free: https://breakthroughfoundation.org.au/events/mates-meals-and-mental-health-wallaroo/

04/09/2026

A huge shout-out to Denise and the Gather My Crew team for the incredible support they’re providing to carers across the Yorke and Northern region and beyond.

Since 2016 Gather My Crew has created:

• 4,100+ community engagements
• 41 referral partnerships

Over the past month alone Gather My Crew has:

• attended community presentations and networking events
• supported new parents and older people living independently
• strengthened connections with health services, community organisations and local businesses
• raised awareness of the free Gather My Crew App

It is wonderful to hear that neighbours, friends, and families are using Gather My Crew to coordinate practical support, reduce stress and help people feel connected during difficult times.

Well done Denise and the Gather My Crew team for helping to create stronger community support networks, one connection at a time.

25/08/2026

We are proud to welcome Mind Over Masculinity and their Training and Privacy Pod Initiative to the RHIF community.

This round 4 initiative will strengthen mental health literacy, early intervention, and access to confidential support for men and community members in Roxby Downs and surrounds experiencing the challenges of regional and remote living.

Through training, awareness and safe spaces, the initiative aims to build resilience, reduce stigma and encourage help-seeking behaviours across local communities.

Please join us in congratulating Mind Over Masculinity.

Learn more: https://mindovermasculinity.com.au

Please like and share this post to help amplify their message as we continue championing innovation and wellbeing across regional South Australia.

14/08/2026

We are excited to welcome Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation and their Stronger Together initiative to the RHIF Round 4 Community.

Stronger Together aims to support communities across the Eyre and Far North and Yorke and Northern regions to rebuild connection, emotional wellbeing and resilience experiencing ongoing environmental and economic challenges.

By bringing people together through evidence-informed psychosocial support and community-led activities, this initiative will help strengthen wellbeing and foster connected, resilient regional communities.

Please join us in welcoming Breakthrough.

Learn more about Breakthrough: breakthroughfoundation.org.au

Please like, share in, and support their journey as we continue working together to strengthen mental health and wellbeing across regional South Australia.

12/08/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Dreams2live4 to the RHIF Round 4 community!

Supporting adults living with terminal cancer and their families across country South Australia, Dreams2Live4 creates personalised dream experiences that restore hope, strengthen connection and provide meaningful moments during life's most challenging journeys.

Through compassion, dignity and person-centred support, this inspiring initiative will help improve emotional wellbeing and create lasting memories for regional South Australians.

Learn more about Dreams2Live4 - dreams2live4.org.au

Please join us in welcoming Dreams2Live4, support their RHIF journey and help spread the word, as RHIF continues building healthier, more connected regional communities through innovation, collaboration and kindness.

10/08/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Barunga Village Inc. and their HomeStrong Foundations initiative to the RHIF Round 4 Community.

Supporting people living with dementia and their carers across the Yorke and Northern region, HomeStrong Foundations will bring communities together to co-design a more connected and responsive rural dementia support pathway.

By strengthening collaboration, early support and community capability, this initiative aims to help older South Australians remain connected, supported and living well at home for longer.

Please join us in congratulating Barunga Village on this exciting initiative. Please like, share and support their journey as we continue working together to improve health and wellbeing outcomes across regional South Australia.

Learn more: https://www.barungavillage.com.au

04/08/2026

RHIF Round 4 Is Officially Underway!

We are delighted to announce our successful Round 4 recipients:

• Dreams2live4 - Improving the Emotional and Mental Wellbeing of Adults Living with Terminal Cancer
• Barunga Village Inc. - HomeStrong Foundations
• Mind Over Masculinity - Training and Privacy Pod Initiative
• Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation - Stronger Together

Together, these new and exciting initiatives will support regional South Australian communities through cancer support, dementia care, mental health, wellbeing, and community resilience.

A huge thank you to everyone who applied - the quality, passion and innovation was exceptional.

Stay tuned as we introduce our recipients over the coming days.