Wellways

28/05/2026

Across Wellways this week, we've been putting the kettle on, and having a cuppa and yarn about reconciliation, and what it means for all of us individually and as an organisation. 🖤💛❤

There's been so many great conversations, reflections and honest storytelling. It's been exciting to see how far we've come in our reconciliation journey together - here's to continuing that momentum, one bikie at a time. 🍪🫖

26/05/2026

21/05/2026

“I uphold human contact and connection with great importance, and just sharing my time in a small way to make a difference to someone means a lot to me,” says Rosita, who’s been a Life in Community (LinC) volunteer with us for four years.🫶

Compassion and empathy come naturally to Rosita who told us that mental health is a cause that is very close to her heart. She also says that volunteering helps her shift focus from daily life. 😍

Join us this National Volunteers Week in celebrating volunteers like Rosita. If you’re a volunteer, tell us about why you volunteer or what you love the most about it, in the comments below.

20/05/2026

Finding her footing, together.

Imagine helping someone return to their passion for dance after physical and mental health challenges left a 20-year gap? Ellie, a Life in Community (LinC) Volunteer (with Wellways), was able to do this by supporting Angie (a participant in the program) to attend ballet classes after a two-decade hiatus.

Stories by volunteers like Ellie (pictured below), are far from rare and all in a day's work. It’s a heartwarming reminder, especially this National Volunteers Week, of the incredible work our volunteers do for us and the wider community.

Read the full story about Ellie and Angie, here: https://bit.ly/4wH11AB

If you’re a volunteer or have been helped by one, share your story in the comments below.

18/05/2026

Small acts, massive impact

Volunteers at Wellways, like these wonderful humans from our ListenWell and Life in Community (LinC) programs, are the proverbial ‘gift that keeps on giving’. All year round, rain or shine, they show up with kindness. 🫶

We’re forever grateful for the work our volunteers do, as they continue to support us in improving the wellbeing of the people we serve, and connecting them with their chosen communities. Their patience, empathy and quiet resilience do not go unnoticed. 😍

Happy National Volunteers Week!🎉 Give a shout out to someone you know who's a volunteer (and make their day) in the comments below.

18/05/2026

🚴‍♀️ BREAK THE CYCLE 💛

Last week, a dedicated team from Wellways rode more than 500km across the Murrumbidgee region to raise awareness for su***de prevention and mental health in regional communities.👏

Travelling through Narrandera, Temora, Young and Junee, the riders met with local communities to share stories, connect with others, and remind people that support is available and no one has to go through hard times alone.

Su***de rates in regional, rural and remote Australia remain higher than in metropolitan areas, which makes connection, support and awareness more important than ever.

Thank you to every person, venue and community that welcomed and supported the team along the way. 🫶

The Break the Cycle ride was also featured by Seven News, helping amplify the importance of mental health awareness across regional NSW.

14/05/2026

Connection matters. But it isn’t always equal.

Small towns, with all their charm and close-knit community, have so much to offer. But for some LGBTQIA+ people, they can still feel lonely, and reaching out for support can be difficult.

“People can sometimes feel isolated and worried about judgement,” says Karrina from Program Support at Wellways Tasmania. “Representation makes people feel seen, safe and understood, and less alone.”

With International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) coming up this Sunday, it highlights something we see every day in our work: just how important inclusion, visibility and safe support is for our collective mental health and wellbeing.

Karrina says LGBTQIA+ workers and allies play an important role in community mental health. Their visibility and acceptance can make a real difference in helping people feel connected to services and to the wider community.

“Wellways recognises that everybody’s experiences and identities are unique, and that inclusive support and community connection are essential to mental health and wellbeing,” Karrina adds. “Being part of an organisation that values diversity, compassion and belonging is something I really appreciate.”

Pictured from left to right are some Wellways team members in Hobart (a mix of rainbow workers and allies): Mads, Maggie, Mary, Karrina and Kylie.

01/05/2026

Some of our su***de prevention team attended the National Su***de Prevention Conference this week and have returned with their cups completely filled!

We were also proud sponsors of the conference’s Wellbeing Zone, where lots of our team spent time chatting to other attendees who were looking for a quick pause in their day, a friendly face, and a warm chat to recharge.

Events like this are an important way for our teams to learn, connect and share with other services across the country and meet people just as passionate and dedicated to su***de prevention, and the wellbeing of our future generations, as we are. ❤

28/04/2026

At a special Wellways Carer Gateway event last week, journalist and media personality Megan Waters shared some simple, practical ways to look after yourself when you’re caring for someone else, or just feeling the weight of everything going on. And honestly… they were too good not to share.

Life feels like a lot right now, and most of us could use a moment to pause and breathe. Whether that's a spare five minutes, or a lunchtime reset in your busy day, there's something for everyone.

Take what you need: https://bit.ly/4ujIsAF

02/04/2026

Have you ever had someone believe in you, even at times when you don't believe in yourself? That feeling of being seen, understood, and not alone can be life changing. 🫶

That’s exactly what Sonja brings every day as a Peer Navigator at our Youth Prevention and Recovery Care (YPARC) service in Dandenong. The support she provides young people is real and relatable, because it comes from her own lived experience. 😍

Across Wellways our peer support workforce walks alongside people in the moments that matter the most, helping them make sense of their feelings and start to see themselves differently and what’s possible from here. Tag a peer worker you know of or someone who may need one right now.💖