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We are Six Degrees, a mental health initiative for Muslim youth by Muslim youth.

At Six Degrees, we focus on mental health and its intersection with our identities and faith as young Muslims.

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Muslim Mental Health Projects By Six Degrees

  1. 01.

    Helping Hands

    If you need mental health support but are unsure where to go, Helping Hands is a community-based, peer-support initiative facilitated by Six Degrees. You can book a session with a Help Giver and talk to a young and trained Muslim Brother or Sister to access mental health services as needed.

  2. 02.

    Mental Health Resources

    Six Degrees brings you helpful mental health resources, including contact details for mental health professionals, such as psychologists, a directory of mental health helplines and beneficial mental health organisations.

  3. 03.

    Six Degrees Events

    We organise engaging mental health and wellbeing events that explore the intersection between Islam and mental health, bringing these important topics to life. The events range from hikes, to creative workshops to half-day seminars and more.

  4. 04.

    The Six Degrees Podcast

    Six Degrees produces a podcast with peer-led talks on all things mental health in our Muslim community. The podcast brings you a combination of interesting discussions and beneficial information in video and audio.

Our Support Partners

  • Australia Post
  • North Western Melbourne PHN
  • Wyndham City Council
  • University of Melbourne Islamic Society (UMIS)
  • Hume City Council
  • Victorian Department of Health
  • The Convert Collective
  • Monash University Islamic Society
  • Semangat
  • Virgin Mary Mosque
  • Islamic Society of RMIT
  • Centre for Muslim Wellbeing
  • Podium
  • Melbourne Muslim Seminary
  • Muslim Mental Health Professionals
  • Her Run
  • National Zakat Foundation Australia
  • MSA Foundations
  • Archery Ascension
  • Shifa Project
  • Muslim Agenda
  • Pillars of Guidance Community Centre
  • Australia Palestine Mental Health Network
  • Australia Palestine Advocacy Network
  • Educaid
  • Islamic Council of Victoria
  • Monash Caulfield Islamic Society
  • Ubuntu Project

Volunteer With Six Degrees

Six Degrees offers opportunities for young Muslims to volunteer in the mental health space.

If you are interested in being involved in projects and initiatives for Muslim youth, consider volunteering with us.

Volunteer With Us

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