Building happier communities with the Resilience Project

The Resilience Project’s mission is to teach positive mental health strategies to help people increase happiness in their lives.

Alpine Shire Mayor Sarah Nicholas said the past few years have been difficult for our communities, and resilience is more important than ever.

“We’ve all been through a lot recently,” she said.

“We are generally a positive, supportive community.  Learning how to be personally resilient is an essential part of tackling whatever life throws at us and supporting others.

“Tactics to foster and reinforce resilience are important to ongoing mental health and wellbeing.

“We’re delighted to bring The Resilience Project to the Alpine Shire to help us all explore how to lead happier lives.”

The Resilience Project focuses on three key pillars proven to cultivate positive emotion - Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness (GEM).

Their programs also have a strong focus on Connection, Purpose, Kindness, Emotional Literacy and Physical Health. 

The Resilience Project co-founder, presenter and author Hugh van Cuylenburg released The Resilience Project - Finding Happiness Through Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness in 2019. 

Its follow up, The Resilience Project - Let Go was published late last year.

Cr Nicholas encouraged community members to make the most of the opportunity to learn new skills to turn important principles into daily habits.

“It can be easy to get caught up in the day-to-day and lose focus on what makes us happy, and the wonderful things in our lives to be grateful for,” she said.

“Our mental health can suffer as a result.

“These free, 90 minute live presentations will entertain, inspire and educate, providing important take-home tips to increase resilience.”

These sessions are free, registrations are essential. Book here: www.eventbrite.com.au/o/alpine-shire-council-community-services-15968942559.

Learn more at: theresilienceproject.com.au/

This activity is supported by funding from Murray PHN through the Australian Governments PHN Program.