Our submission for the Victorian Royal Commission into Mental Health
Wellways has provided a submission to the Victorian Royal Commission into Mental Health that supports the adoption of three broad theoretical paradigms.
Get involved this month
Read up on the latest conferences, grant programs and other ways to get involved across the mental health and disability community.
Community gathers to build strength
More than 200 people from Aboriginal communities met to camp under the stars and “get back to country” in outback New South Wales at a forum sponsored by Wellways.
Online resources launched in regional NSW
We've worked with Murrumbidgee PHN to create mental health and suicide prevention resources for organisations and community groups throughout the Murrumbidgee to help them build local awareness, community capacity and reduce stigma.
Country retreat opens door to more
There’s a lot to be said for taking a break and breathing some fresh air. This month rural retreats were the focus of two of our programs, as people concentrated on their health and wellbeing while getting away.
Gathered under the rainbow
We’ve been celebrating our LGBTIQ+ communities and having ton of fun during the month’s IDAHOBIT activities, fun and fairy floss.
What's happening for May
Including the latest advice, tips for emerging adults and happenings from across the mental health community.
Know your rights
Information to assist with legal, health and self-advocacy are available on the Independent Mental Health Advocacy website.
Study shows many falling through net
A recent study has found many eligible people have yet to move from traditional support programs and apply for the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Community fundraising a ‘souperb’ effort
A super effort has boosted Wellways homeless and advocacy efforts by more than $1000. Ashleigh Butler and Jared Melrose Campbell gathered their friends and the local community for a “soup-sale” fundraiser on a sunny afternoon at an inner Melbourne park.