Allianz Australia launches new program to support mental resilience and build social connection

• The Allianz Community Care program will help build mental resilience, strengthen social connection, and support the long term recovery of communities impacted by natural disasters.
• To kick off the program, Allianz Australia is partnering with Outside the Locker Room (OTLR), a charity that brings mental health education to sporting clubs, local businesses and communities across Australia.
• The new partnership will deliver over 100 mental resilience workshops across the country.

Allianz Australia has today announced the launch of 'Allianz Community Care', a new program designed to build mental resilience, strengthen social connection and support the long-term recovery of communities impacted by natural disasters.

The Community Care program was developed to bring Allianz’s community partnerships together under one shared mission. As part of the launch, Allianz is welcoming Outside the Locker Room (OTLR) as the first new partner under the program.

OTLR works with local communities to boost mental wellbeing, with a special focus on sporting clubs, and local businesses. Through the Allianz Community Care program, OTLR will host over 100 mental health workshops across Australia. These workshops aim to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health, covering key topics like stress management, while fostering a supportive community culture and promoting long-term mental wellbeing. This includes reaching communities impacted by natural disasters.

Libby Davidson, Chief General Manager Corporate Affairs and Governance of Allianz Australia, said: “I am delighted to announce the launch of our new Allianz Community Care program. At Allianz, we believe that delivering true care to communities goes beyond just being there when disaster strikes – it's about supporting communities in the long term. Mental health and social connection are fundamental to resilience, and ensuring communities have access to support and resources to aid both their physical and psychological recovery is essential.

“Through our partnership with Outside the Locker Room, we're committed to creating safe spaces where people can connect, share their experiences, and access the support they need to build their mental resilience. This partnership shows our dedication to not just protecting what matters to our customers but actively strengthening our communities.

“Sport also has a unique power to build connection, particularly in communities hit by natural disasters, which is why we're making sure our partnership reaches sporting clubs and local businesses in these communities to support their long-term recovery.”

Allianz is pleased to be engaging Phoenix Australia in this initiative. As Australia’s national Centre of Excellence in Posttraumatic Mental Health, Phoenix Australia has deep expertise in trauma and disaster-related mental health. Phoenix Australia will provide critical support to Allianz and OTLR to build their role in disaster response and recovery in a meaningful and targeted way that is aligned with best practice and adds value to existing services.

Todd Morgan, CEO of OTLR, said: “We're excited to be partnering with Allianz and Phoenix Australia. Building mental resilience is at the heart of what we do at OTLR, so working with Allianz to deliver over 100 mental health workshops is a perfect fit. We can't wait to get started and take our workshops to communities right across the country.”

The workshops started rolling out in April 2026. Allianz Australia will announce more partnerships under the Allianz Community Care program in the coming months.