Who Are We?
The Mindful Project was born out of a desire to improve mental health, body image and resilience in young people across Darwin and the Northern Territory. We witnessed a lack of holistic and evidence-based services and programs, a lack of diversity and lack of variety across programs. We are passionate about mental wellbeing with a focus on prevention and harm reduction. We work within a trauma-informed lens and are neuro-affirming and LGBTQIA+ inclusive.
Our vision
We seek to normalise mental health conversations, challenges and help-seeking. We value holistic wellbeing; understanding the connection between mental health and physical health.
Our values
Resilience
Connection
Inclusivity
Kindness
Our Why
One in seven young people aged 4-17 experienced a mental illness in the last 12 months.
Mental health illness contributes to 16.3% of burden of disease in the Northern Territory, compared to compared with 7.4% nationally (NTCOSS, 2019).
The NT rates of suicide in young people aged 5-17 exceed three times the national average.
Kate (she/they) holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) and Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology. She has over 8 years experience in mental health, suicide prevention and youth/community engagement across NZ and Australia. Kate has a special interest in adventure therapy, body image and LGBTQIA+ wellbeing. Kate has spent significant time at Vipassana meditation centres and is currently completing her 200Hr meditation teacher training.
Kate Clements
Founder / Youth Worker / Facilitator
