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.
Make sure your voice is heard
Your Voice is a collaboration of Wellways and Mind to hold a series of open consultations to ensure your lived experience voices are aired at the Victorian Royal Commission into Mental Health.
Getting involved
Looking for an event? Want to take part in a study for accessibility? You'll find everything you need to get started here.
They’re off and racing
It was a great day out for everyone involved the annual Tullibigeal Picnic Races earlier this month in Lake Cargelligo, New South Wales, where Wellways was a sponsor.
Our first birthday at the Mildura PARC
Mildura’s Prevention and Recovery Care centre (PARC) has for a year been helping people from across the region with mental health issues, to stay out of hospital and get back home to everyday life.
Fighting for a better deal
Disability service providers from around Australia – including Wellways – are holding a National Day of Action to call for a better NDIS.
New support for those falling through the cracks
A new mental health program to support people and families who aren’t part of the NDIS or public mental health services was launched by Wellways in Geelong.