News

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.

The Federal Government has extended a $121million lifeline to several community mental health programs slated for closure this year. 

From the Equally Well symposium to the very first Wagga Wagga Mardi Gras, read about all the upcoming events this month.

Wellways is contributing to several inquiries underway in the mental health area, from the Productivity Commission’s investigation into The Social and Economic Benefits of Improving Mental Health to the Victorian Mental Health Royal Commission.

A Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability is set to go ahead no matter who wins the federal poll, with both the government and opposition backing it. This is something we in the community sector have been calling for.

Wellways is offering a new homeless support program for people with mental health issues in Victoria called, “The Way Home”. Participants have a worker who assists them with finding somewhere to live, developing tenancy skills and maintaining a home.

Every day Rod Sullivan saddles up to pump out the kilometres, as part of his training for the ride of his life.

Wellways participants, staff and friends gathered earlier this month for the Pride March as part of the fifth Midsumma Carnival in Melbourne, and at the Geelong Pride March Rally in Geelong, which Wellways sponsored. 

Poor mental health has an enormous impact on people’s lives. As we know, it effects not just individuals, but carers, families and workplaces. Of course, this all happens at the community level.

Is it conference season or is there a lot happening in the mental health sector? We’ve got all the latest here