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Small Acts Of Kindness. Real Recovery.

What do you think of when you hear mental health?


For many, the mind becomes a machine — thoughts, emotions, neurotransmitters, inputs and outputs. We talk about it like a computer processing the world around us. But not long ago, people believed the bumps on our head defined us — the now‑debunked science of phrenology. It’s a reminder that in the rush to “fix” things, we can lose sight of the simple, human truths right in front of us.

Sometimes recovery begins in the smallest moments: the pause overlooking a lake, the warmth of early spring sun easing the winter heaviness, the quiet breath that reminds you you’re still here.

This September, we’re championing those moments. At Southside Community Step Up Step Down, we’re making it our priority to get outside every day — to be beyond four walls, to sit a little longer in the places that help us reconnect.

At SCSUSD, we recognise the common humanity shared by everyone navigating their mental health. Our service runs 24/7, 365 days a year, offering Canberrans a safe, therapeutic, and human six‑week program. Through our residential and outreach phases, we support people stepping up toward hospital when things feel overwhelming, and stepping down from hospital when home still feels a little too far away. 

In partnership with Canberra Health Services, we sit, listen, and return recovery back to the person — their pace, their story, their direction.

Over the past four years, hundreds of Canberrans have found connection and hope with us, and this year, we’re fundraising for the things our participants have asked for most: therapy dog visits, an in‑house edible garden, and richer creative activities.

Every dollar raised goes directly to the people we support. Your impact will be felt immediately, and personally.

On behalf of them, thank you — truly — for every contribution, no matter the size 🙏

Our Achievements

Raised 50% of Our Goal

Reached Fundraising Goal

Team Updates

Small Acts of Kindness. Real Recovery.

What do you think of when you hear mental health?

For many, the mind becomes a machine — thoughts, emotions, neurotransmitters, inputs and outputs. We talk about it like a computer processing the world around us. But not long ago, people believed the bumps on our head defined us — the now‑debunked science of phrenology. It’s a reminder that in the rush to “fix” things, we can lose sight of the simple, human truths right in front of us.

Sometimes recovery begins in the smallest moments: the pause overlooking a lake, the warmth of early spring sun easing the winter heaviness, the quiet breath that reminds you you’re still here.

This September, we’re championing those moments. At Southside Community Step Up Step Down, we’re making it our priority to get outside every day — to be beyond four walls, to sit a little longer in the places that help us reconnect.

At SCSUSD, we recognise the common humanity shared by everyone navigating their mental health. Our service runs 24/7, 365 days a year, offering Canberrans a safe, therapeutic, and human six‑week program. Through our residential and outreach phases, we support people stepping up toward hospital when things feel overwhelming, and stepping down from hospital when home still feels a little too far away. 

In partnership with Canberra Health Services, we sit, listen, and return recovery back to the person — their pace, their story, their direction.

Over the past four years, hundreds of Canberrans have found connection and hope with us, and this year, we’re fundraising for the things our participants have asked for most: therapy dog visits, an in‑house edible garden, and richer creative activities.

Every dollar raised goes directly to the people we support. Your impact will be felt immediately, and personally.

On behalf of them, thank you — truly — for every contribution, no matter the size 🙏

Thank you to our Sponsors

$200

Anonymous

Thank you for the valuable support you offer to the Canberra community.

$85

Anonymous

$67

Elena And Carl Bunk

What a great course.

$50

Nadine Potter

$45

Anonymous

Keep up the fantastic work

$35

Anonymous

Please do keep up your fantastic work

$30

Anonymous

Keep up the great work supporting people in their recovery

$29

Anonymous

Love your work

$25

Anonymous

Thank you for your support of people in the ACT

$24

Donna Walsh

Well done Nadine. Love Donna

$24

Julie

C'mon team let's go outside in September for Stride

$24

Amanda Hammond

$24

Karen Roberts

$20

Anonymous

Thank you for your support of the ACT community

$20

Jacqui Low

Rest up Jules!

$19

Anonymous

Keep up the great work!

$17

Sonia Chandak

Best wishes

$12

Sanjay Thapa

Keepup the good work.

$10

Sagar Adhikari

Bhandari ji

$10

Sandip Khanal

Best wishes for all the wonderful work you’re doing for the community. Your efforts are truly appreciated. 🙏

$10

Anonymous

Thank you

$6

Kim

$5

Jo Sibbison

Well done Julie

$2

Anonymous

Our Team Members