Wellways

Wellways Wellways is a leading community mental health and disability organisation, supporting recovery, connection and inclusion in the community.

We advocate for the rights of people, families and carers across Australia - because everyone deserves a good life. Wellways is a leading mental health and disability service provider working with people, and their families, friends and carers, in Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania, Queensland and the ACT. For information, advice and referral, please contact the Wellways Helpline on 1300 111 500,

9am-5pm Monday to Friday. This is not a crisis service. If you need immediate help, please call Lifeline on 13 111 400. To find out more about Wellways, please visit our website at wellways.org

What happens when people who’ve never met, each on their own mental health journey, come together to create something po...
21/08/2025

What happens when people who’ve never met, each on their own mental health journey, come together to create something powerful?

Cups That Care is a ground-up collaborative project driven by the Wellways-led Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals, where participants designed café cups that spark conversations, connection and hope.

Each cup carries more than a design — it carries courage, lived experience, and a reminder that reaching out for support is okay.

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/45tfhS6

Behind every veteran there’s a network of carers, from partners to family members and friends, walking beside them after...
14/08/2025

Behind every veteran there’s a network of carers, from partners to family members and friends, walking beside them after service, at Wellways Carer Gateway we want to remind them that they’re not alone.

This week over 60 veterans and their families gathered at our Caring for Veterans event in Brisbane led by former Australian Army helicopter pilot and veterans advocate, Kevin Humphreys DSC, marking the start of our partnership with him to deliver a series of specialised courses for carers of veterans and defence personnel.
These include a Mental Health First Aid and an Immersion Program designed to give carers practical tools to look after their own wellbeing.

“Wellways is taking a bold step in expanding their services to care for those who take care of our veterans and are often unable to access support,” Mr. Humphreys said.

Annie, an event attendee and Afghanistan veteran mum and carer, said, “The support of the carer of a veteran can mean the difference between life and death so I would love to attend these courses and it makes me so happy to know that I can access some support”.

Stay tuned for more information on the courses coming this September and October.

The WES is a unique, free, non-clinical, walk-in and peer-led mental health support service delivered by Wellways in Mor...
07/08/2025

The WES is a unique, free, non-clinical, walk-in and peer-led mental health support service delivered by Wellways in Morwell, Victoria. It has been welcoming participants across the Gippsland region since 2023 and supported more than 1,000 community members in the last year alone.

Following the sudden defunding of the Latrobe Health Assembly, which provides the funding for The WES, the team and local community are now rallying behind this much-needed service.

"The WES is one of those shining lights, where it really demonstrates how community-led, community-informed and community-shaped solutions to complex health problems to produce amazing outcomes", says Latrobe Health Assembly CEO EJ Browne, who confirmed that now is the time to have conversations on how to keep this vital service operating beyond 2025.

Learn more and support the community efforts, here: https://bit.ly/3J5oneS

07/08/2025

Wayne opens up about ‘how good it is’ to have a home after spending time sleeping rough. He’s a shining example of how a ‘Housing First’ approach, like our Doorway program, can help those struggling and with a lived experience of mental health issues to find and keep a home.

Wellways is supporting the Homeward Bound walk for homelessness, and many of the other Homelessness Week events happenin...
05/08/2025

Wellways is supporting the Homeward Bound walk for homelessness, and many of the other Homelessness Week events happening across the country this week.

We know Homelessness is never just about housing. It is usually the result of multiple challenges happening at once, and those challenges including mental health ones, often interact, making things harder to manage.

That's why we work closely with housing, family and community support and alcohol and other drug services — because we recognise the whole person, not the issues.

We're committed to being part of the solution until we end homelessness.

04/08/2025

Tracy opens-up about what having a home means to her, and how the ‘Housing First’ approach works in real life, highlighting that it’s a long-term, sustainable solution to ending homelessness in Australia.

“I closed the door, and I was like, ‘Wow, I’m safe’,” says Tracy about the moment she moved into her new rental with her dog, Damon.

Domestic violence, rising rents and a lack of early intervention are pushing more women into danger and homelessness. Studies even show a 20 percent rise in women and girls already homeless when seeking help.

Women also make up almost half of Australians experiencing homelessness, with older females being the fastest growing group to be without safe, secure and permanent homes.

Join us as we kick off ‘Homelessness Week’ by raising awareness about this important issue and advocating for lasting change.

31/07/2025

Described as a 'sanctuary for carers' here's what 7NEWS Cairns says about the new Wellways Carer Gateway Carer Hub opening — and how it's helping local carers in the region.

An exciting era for carer wellbeing has begun with the official launch of the Carer Gateway Hubs across Queensland and N...
30/07/2025

An exciting era for carer wellbeing has begun with the official launch of the Carer Gateway Hubs across Queensland and New South Wales — a range of free, inclusive and welcoming spaces where carers can access support, connect and recharge.

Doors opened today at the Cairns Carer Hub, with local carers welcoming the new dedicated space.

“It’s very exciting to have the Carer Hubs because until now there hasn’t been a place for carers to go and access supports and services they need, a soft place to land and spend time and connect with other people,” said hub co-designer and Cairns carer Sally Brown.

The hubs are open during business hours, Monday to Friday - no appointment needed.

Find out more about the Cairns Carer Hub launch here: https://bit.ly/4o7nG4J

22/07/2025

We don’t just provide services in the community. We are the community.
Every single person at Wellways belongs to, and loves, the places they live and work in, and will do whatever it takes to help make them stronger.

That’s why we were so proud to partner with the Moe Football Netball Club, former AFL premiership player and mental health advocate Tom Boyd, and one courageous local family to host a very special evening in a small community impacted by su***de.

Tom spoke with honesty and heart about his experience with mental health to a room full of young aspiring athletes. His message: that it’s OK to talk about feelings that are hard to name, has never been more important.

This is what it looks like when a community truly shows up for each other.

CarerHelp aims to provide families with information and resources to help them care for someone at the end of their life...
21/07/2025

CarerHelp aims to provide families with information and resources to help them care for someone at the end of their life.

Carers can visit CarerHelp.com.au to access free online sessions supporting carers in end of life care.

CarerHelp is funded through the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care.

That's a wrap for NAIDOC week 2025! It's been a big one across Wellways, but here's some snaps of our Queensland teams, ...
14/07/2025

That's a wrap for NAIDOC week 2025!
It's been a big one across Wellways, but here's some snaps of our Queensland teams, who spent the week celebrating and spending time with their local communities 🖤💛❤️

Happy 50th NAIDOC Week, that’s 50 years of elevating and honouring the longest living continuous culture on earth❤️💛🖤 Ab...
07/07/2025

Happy 50th NAIDOC Week, that’s 50 years of elevating and honouring the longest living continuous culture on earth❤️💛🖤 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, cultures, and resistance is truly something to celebrate!

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Wellways Australia is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to ensuring all Australians lead active and fulfilling lives in their community.

We work with individuals, families and the community to help them imagine and achieve better lives. We advocate for change to make sure people can access the best possible care and information when they need it.

We provide a wide range of services and assistance for people with mental health issues, disabilities, youth and older Australians and those requiring community care across Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania, Queensland and the ACT. For information, advice and referral, please contact the Wellways Helpline on 1300 111 500, 9am-9pm Monday to Friday. This is not a crisis service. If you need immediate help, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14. To find out more about Wellways, please visit our website at wellways.org