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With four facilities across Sydney, Northside Group is the largest provider of private mental health services in New South Wales and is committed to delivering the best possible care and treatment for people suffering a mental health disorder.

With one in five Australians now affected with a mental health problem, the group is proud to launch educational workshops and support in the areas of prevention and resilience training for community partners in a noninpatient setting to assist with this significant issue within our society.

Sydney Youth Orchestras is the leading orchestral training and education provider in New South Wales, with a membership of more than 550 young musicians, aged 6–25, placed within 12 orchestras.

SYO teaches young musicians valuable practical skills, transforming students into professionals and helping them to contribute to Australia’s cultural landscape.

Northside Group CEO Anne Mortimer said: “We are very excited about the year ahead”.

“The synergies between our two organisations were apparent from our first meeting, and we welcome the opportunity to support SYO’s youth and young adult population via our ‘Building Resilience’ mental health program.”

SYO General Manager Mia Patoulios said: “We are thrilled to be a part of this unique partnership.”

“With Northside Group’s expert guidance, SYO aims to build an environment for young musicians where all aspects of their development are nurtured including positive mental health.

“SYO are also looking forward to supporting Northside Group’s holistic approach through music programs that enhance connectedness.”

The aim of the partnership is two-fold:

• Northside Group will provide an education program delivered by expert clinicians to support SYO, their tutors, performers and families in building everyday resilience and dealing with issues such as performance anxiety.
• SYO will bring small orchestral groups into the St Leonards Clinic on a monthly basis as part of the Northside Group’s Social Health Program.

The 2019 program will include:

• Expert workshops on positive mental health strategies with a focus on building resilience. Participants will include SYO’s leadership group, SYO’s international touring group, SYO performers undertaking the HSC and also the parents of SYO performers.
• Monthly performances by SYO ensembles at Northside Group St Leonards Clinic, as part of the inpatient social health program.