MHDA Newsletter - December 2025

LATEST EVENTS

NEED A LIFT YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

Age Category Winner 19-24 years

AYUSH, 24, RYDE

While walking through the bush, I spotted these kangaroos midplay. Their carefree energy and freedom lifted my spirits, reminding me that even in nature’s wildest places, there’s always time for joy, laughter, and connection. CHRISTOPHER, 18, NORTH SYDNEY

I took this photo during my holiday in Africa, while I was on a safari. It makes me feel happy because it reminds me of the calm and peace that nature gives. Watching the sunset over the wildflowers was one of the quietest, most special moments of the trip. Every time I look at this picture, it brings back a feeling of freedom and joy. TROY, 13, KUR-RING-GAI Age Category Winner 12-15 years CHRISTOPHER, 18, NORTH SYDNEY

Peoples Choice Winner JAMES, 14, NORTH SYDNEY

There is nothing quite as uplifting as watching the world rise above its own stillness. The lake mirrors the sky, reminding us that even in silence and stillness, there is depth and reflection. It is a scene of calm after chaos, clarity after fog. As light filters gently through the clouds, the serenity is simply breathtaking. This landscape holds space for hope, for breath, for beginning again.

JOSIAH, 17, NORTHERN BEACHES Age Category Winner 16-18 years

This photo captures a leaf insect in the sunlight, reminding me of resilience and hidden beauty in nature. Even something small and camouflaged has its own strength and uniqueness, which lifts my mood and reminds me to find joy in the little details of life.

8

Made with FlippingBook - professional solution for displaying marketing and sales documents online