Beyond Blue controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2018
Rejected donation connected to pornography sales
Beyond Blue rejected a proposed A$5,000 donation after the donor said it came from selling pornographic photographs and videos. The organisation said it would not accept funds associated with pornography, gambling or alcohol, while clarifying that the donation could be accepted if Beyond Blue's name were removed from the donor's promotional platforms.
2011
Controversy over comments about children of same-sex parents
Jeff Kennett publicly remarked that children of gay and lesbian parents had worse mental health outcomes. The comments generated criticism and prompted Beyond Blue staff and supporters to call for specific programs for LGBT Australians.