November 19th, 2025Blue trees around Hepburn Shire

Blue Trees, a symbol to break the silence and the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide, are popping up around Hepburn Shire.

Hepburn Shire Council has partnered with the Call Your Mates group to install Blue Trees at several locations including on council-owned land outside The Daylesford Royal Hotel and the Band Rotunda in Creswick. CEO Bradley Thomas said a number of sites were considered in Daylesford where the tree was visible, would support community conversations and assist in removing barriers to support services. “Council has received many messages of support and appreciation for supporting the initiative.”