Mark Acheson

Crisis Heroes cofounder. Former journo, come marketer/PR. Lover of music, mountain biking, cycling and cooking. Born again Twitter user.

[Mark Acheson @mark_acheson]

Thank you to Nas Campanella and @SabraLane for this important piece on the National Assistance Card. It's a personalised card assisting people with brain injury in the community. Listen to the interview here: https://t.co/pAF2DWzKmJ

[Danielle Cuthbert @DanielleCuthbe8]

😔 Everyone is hurting, young people particularly are losing hope. We can’t rely on EDs to be the first touch point for young people. Let’s train people around them to recognise signs early-school staff, peers & parents #SkillsSaveLives @LivingWorksAus

https://t.co/XixqDewWct

[Kindly @GoKindlyAus]

This is why we do what we do. Get the tissues out, you’re going to want to read this one ❤️✋

[Mark Acheson @mark_acheson]

☺️

[Kindly @GoKindlyAus]

A huge milestone for us. At the same time, we can now confidently say we’re the largest, Australian made informal volunteer platform in the country. Here’s to empowering people to lend or request a hand - many for the first time. ❤️✋

[Mark Acheson @mark_acheson]

Big ups to this human for sharing her story.

[Danielle Cuthbert @DanielleCuthbe8]

Behind every person lost to suicide is a whole community. We need to upskill & support all touch points, not just professionals. Thanks for the opportunity to share my experience @LivingWorksAus. My experience is just one of so many. Thinking of all those impacted by suicide❤️

[Mark Acheson @mark_acheson]

@MarcBryantAus @LivingAus @thinkasklisten @ConnellShayne @MagdaSzubanski @RTsatsis @HeidiSuttonAus @chrispytweets Congrats Marc B!

[Mark Acheson @mark_acheson]

This means everything and is the reason we created @CrisisHeroes. Take a few minutes and read the below.

[Kindly @GoKindlyAus]

Today’s amazing Crisis Hero. Take a minute to read and warm your heart ❤️

“Hi all I'm new here but this request i am asking help for a beautiful lady named *** in ***. Me and my husband came across Milka one day struggling at the shop, after helping her and... (continues below)

[Mark Acheson @mark_acheson]

This makes me so very happy.

[Victorian Department of Health @VicGovDH]

Yesterday there were no new cases and no lost lives reported. Cases with unknown source are down, as is the 14 day rolling average in Melb, this remains stable in regional Vic. There is more info here: https://t.co/eTputEZdhs

#COVIDVicData

[LivingWorks Australia @LivingWorksAus]

Over the past few months we have been hearing from people across Australia who have recently completed LivingWorks Start, ASIST or safeTALK about their desire to help during the pandemic. Together with @CrisisHeroes we have found a way. Find out more 👉https://t.co/po1OpZxCVZ

[Mark Acheson @mark_acheson]

Humbled to be considered part of the @LivingWorksAus family. Today is World Mental Health Day. A reminder to check in on yourself and those around you. Be kind to yourself!

[LivingWorks Australia @LivingWorksAus]

Today is World Mental Health Day. “Look after your mental health Australia” is simple in theory but sometimes difficult in practice. We asked some of the LivingWorks family how they look after their mental health.
#LookAfterYourMentalHealthAustralia #WMHD #MentalHealthPromise

[LivingWorks Australia @LivingWorksAus]

We’re thinking of Melbourne as they enter into another weekend of lockdown ❤️

If you’re trained in suicide first aid by LivingWorks jump onto @CrisisHeroes to support people doing it tough while in lockdown this weekend👉 https://t.co/po1OpZxCVZ

#skillssavelives

[The Shovel @TheShovel]

Trump’s Medical Treatment To Be Capped At $750

https://t.co/SjlxJakfaH

[Mark Acheson @mark_acheson]

Six months ago I was quarantining in my home town with my parents after a failed attempt to move overseas...
Definitely a long way to go but humbled to see @CrisisHeroes grow and help others.

[Kindly @GoKindlyAus]

-Crisis Heroes is in more than 30 countries.
-We are just about to welcome 4,000 members.
-We've partnered with @LivingWorksAus to help save lives.
-We've seen countless acts of kindness & people take the brave steps towards asking for help.

Thank you all!

[batyr Australia @batyrAus]

Check this out! @LivingWorksAus have created a free community platform where you can offer or seek help. Need help with shopping, supplies, food, mail, business or emotional support? Find out more here: https://t.co/p2tRkQWyXM

[Mark Acheson @mark_acheson]

@isobelroe Tried to move to The UK in March, made it as far as America (slight detour), returned to Tas and quarantined with parents at 28 years of age, created @CrisisHeroes, moved to Melbourne a month before lockdown...

[Mark Acheson @mark_acheson]

@CrisisHeroes @KimBorrowdale @samueljhockey @batyrAus @LivingWorksAus @batyrAus Co-founder of @CrisisHeroes here. I personally love everything that you’re doing ❤️ I’d love to see how I can become a member/ambassador/support anyway I can! Can we chat?

[Mark Acheson @mark_acheson]

Fantastic story by @triplejHack's @_angemccormack. Welcomed exposure for @ConnellShayne and the team at @LivingWorksAus.
Learn the skills to save a life.

[Kindly @GoKindlyAus]

Thanks to @_angemccormack & the @triplejHack team for this great story on suicide first aid training with @LivingWorksAus' @ConnellShayne.
"Someone you love is going to struggle with mental health issues at some point in their lives."
https://t.co/hUGmQyDsZr

[Mark Acheson @mark_acheson]

@AlexSaundersAU Fomo is very real.

[Kindly @GoKindlyAus]

What a phenomenal interview between @2GB873's @RadioLukeGrant and @LivingWorksAus CEO @ConnellShayne.
"We are all networks of safety around people... why don't we be the ones to offer and actually reach out and ask others how they're doing."
Listen: https://t.co/Amdg6UhF4b

[Kindly @GoKindlyAus]

Thanks @BickmoreCarrie & the @theprojecttv for shining light on this important topic.

Did you know that around 40% of people who take their life won't reach out to health services?

Learn the skills to save a life at: https://t.co/3USAtqct6T
@LivingWorksAus @semphn @NWMelbPHN